The Savannah Bananas kicked off their 2026 season in Tallahassee on Feb. 28, 2026, selling out Doak Campbell Stadium with over 60,000 fans in attendance. Not only did it continue the team’s astounding streak of packed stadiums all over America, they helped inject the local economy just by their appearance.
The multi-day event provided a $10.1 million boost to local hotels, restaurants, and businesses, according to local outlet WCTV. That figure is a clear representation of the phenomenon known as Banana Ball, as Savannah and their fellow teams have become the talk of any town they travel to. While it’s still somewhat considered ‘exhibition baseball’ to some critics, its most devoted fans and followers consider it to be more exciting and entertaining than even Major League Baseball.