Gameday Central

Gameday Central

Banana Ball is coming to Plainsman Park! Auburn baseball will host the Banana Ball All-Stars in a fall exhibition game to be played at Plainsman Park on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. CT.The two teams will play under Banana Ball rules, and the contest will be broadcast for free on the Bananas’ YouTube channel. Click here to watch. 

TIMELINE

TIMEEVENT
8:00 AMDonahue Drive Closes (From Samford to War Eagle Way)
8:00 AMAll Reserved Parking Lots Open
3:30 PMBanana Ball Pre-Game Party Begins (Game Ticket Required)
4:30 PM“Before the Peel” Show (Game Ticket Required)
5:30 PMStadium Gates Open
6:30 PMShow Starts!
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Get Ready for Pre-Game with the Bananas!

Game Ticket Required for Admission

Get ready to dive into the action before the game even starts! The Banana Ball Pre-Game Party offers an unforgettable experience filled with energy, excitement, and entertainment for fans of all ages. From live performances to interactive fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off your Banana Ball adventure.

At the heart of this Pre-Game excitement is Before the Peel—the ultimate kickoff experience! Hosted by Banana Ball’s energetic broadcasters and lively cast members, this show sets the tone for an unforgettable day of Banana Ball. Starting an hour before stadium gates open, Before the Peel features special appearances from players, cast, mascots, and other surprise guests. It’s a must-see event packed with music, dancing, laughter, and excitement to get you hyped up before gates even open!

Ticket holders will also have the chance to swing by the merchandise tents during the Pre-Game Party! You’ll find exclusive Banana Ball gear—because nothing says “game day ready” like rocking the freshest Banana Ball swag!


Tickets

All premium seating within Plainsman Park was sold by Auburn Athletics and is SOLD OUT. Questions regarding premium seating can be directed to the Auburn Athletics Ticket Office, which can be reached via email at tickets@auburn.edu or by phone at 855-282-2010.

Premium ticket holders with questions on gameday may visit the Tigers Unlimited tent located on Donahue Drive across from the Auburn Wellness Kitchen beginning at 2 p.m.

Auburn students will be able to enjoy Banana Ball from either the Back Forty Deck in right field or the Stadium Deck on the third base line.

Student access to these areas is being managed by a ticket request lottery, which was sent via email in September. The lottery is now closed. Tickets will be delivered digitally to all students on game week.

Each of the areas will be first-come, first-served until capacity is reached.
Upon entry into either the Stadium Deck or Back Forty Deck with a Banana Ball student ticket, each student will receive a wristband for that area and will need to stay in that area to watch the game. For example, students who enter the Stadium Deck with their digital ticket will not then be able to go to the Back Forty Deck. Students are encouraged to enter the area with those who they want to enjoy the game with to ensure they get wristbands for the same area. The Stadium Deck will open at 8 a.m. on gameday, while the Back Forty Deck will open at 4:30 p.m.

Personal-sized coolers are allowed within both student viewing areas, while chairs will be permitted on the Stadium Deck, but not in right field.

All non-premium seating within Plainsman Park was sold by the Savannah Bananas and is SOLD OUT. More details about tickets sold by the Savannah Bananas can be found on their official gameday page or below.

Banana Ball tickets are sold by Ticket Zones. In mid-October, ticket holders received a specific Section, Row, and Seat for each ticket.

24 hours prior to the first pitch of the game your digital tickets will become available for viewing, downloading, and scanning. You will be notified by email once your tickets are accessible under the green Access Game Day Tickets button in your Fans First Tickets Account.

Need help with your tickets before gameday? Check out the ticket FAQ located on the Banana Ball KBYG page.

If you have any issues with tickets on gameday, stop by one of our Ticket Help Tents for assistance or speak with one of our Ticket Experience Coordinators on site. 

Parking

Parking around Plainsman Park is being managed by Auburn Athletics. Several paid options near the stadium are available for purchase, including surface lots and parking decks. Reserved parking may be purchased on the Auburn Ticketing website, or by clicking HERE.

Parking may be available on a drive-up basis at these lots on gameday, as inventory remains. For lots with remaining inventory, fans may purchase with a credit card upon arrival. Remaining parking availability will be listed here beginning on Wednesday of game-week.

Additional limited drive-up parking options can be found around downtown Auburn, available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event – such as the Wright Street Parking Deck, Municipal Parking Deck or Burton St. Parking Deck. Parking in these areas are enforced by meters. More information on downtown parking can be found here.

Additional free parking can be found within half a mile, or a 15-minute walk of Plainsman Park at the East Glenn Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, Felton Little Park or the Douglas J. Watson Municipal Complex.

In order to maintain a safe capacity, the Stadium Parking Deck - located down the third base line at Plainsman Park - will not be available for walk-up viewing. Parking passes for this lot were made available to Auburn Baseball season ticket holders and are now SOLD OUT.

Stadium Deck parking pass holders will receive an email on game week with all policies and procedures related to accessing and enjoying their Stadium Deck experience (see below). Questions following that email may be directed to tickets@auburn.edu.

Stadium Parking Deck Guidelines

Tailgating

  • Tents are permitted on the top deck only - no larger than 10 x 10, must have weighted legs (tents are not permitted on any lower levels (1-3).
  • Grilling is permitted on the top deck only - no open flames or charcoal grills. Never leave grills unattended. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby at all times.
  • Generators are not permitted.
  • Glass bottles are not permitted.
  • Music and sound must be kept at a moderate level - typically not audible beyond 100 feet or kept under 85 decibels. Must cease at start of game.
  • Properly dispose of trash and recycling in provided containers.

Parking

  • Keep all exits and stairwells clear - there is no standing or stopping in stairwells.
  • Park with hood facing in - no backing in to spaces.
  • Tailgating only in designated areas.

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A-Z Guide

Parking

  • Parking around Plainsman Park is reserved on game days. Reserved accessible parking will be available in the East Coliseum, Stadium Deck and Neville Arena parking lots. See parking section for information on purchasing reserved passes.

Premium Ticket Information

  • Wheelchair accessible, companion, and easy-access seating tickets should be requested by ticket holders in advance through the Auburn Ticket Office at 855-282-2010 option 1. On gameday, visit the Tigers Unlimited tent on Donahue Drive beginning at 2 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, companion, and easy-access seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Small banners and signs are welcome at Plainsman Park. The following standards apply:

  • Item must be related to the event.
  • Item may not be larger than 11" x 17" in dimension.
  • Item may not obstruct any sponsors'/advertisers' signage.
  • Item may not be hung, attached, or displayed on any part of the building.
  • Item may not contain or display obscene/offensive language and/or pictures as determined by Auburn Event management.
  • Item may not be constructed or displayed in a manner that will obstruct the view of other guests or in any way create a safety hazard for others as determined by Auburn Event management. Management reserves the right to confiscate signage in violation of this policy or deny entry to those attempting to enter Plainsman Park with it.
  • Guests are not allowed to hand out pamphlets, advertisement brochures, etc. to other guests while inside the building without prior approval.

A wide range of food and beverage options are available across Plainsman Park and along Donahue Drive as a part of the Banana Ball Pre-Game Plaza - open throughout the show!

SODA REFILL STATIONS

  • All fountain drinks at Plainsman Park provide unlimited same-game refills for all fans. Each concessions stand provides the opportunity to purchase a refillable souvenir soda, which can be filled at any of the three refill points within Plainsman Park – located on the Home Plate Concourse, lower First Base Concourse, or on Plainsman Patio.

FAST FLIGHT GRAB-N-GO CONCESSIONS

  • A Fast Flight Grab-N-Go concessions market with an expanded food and drink menu is located on Plainsman Patio down the first base line. The location offers burgers, chicken tenders, fries and other traditional ballpark fare along with wraps and healthy food options. It also includes a wide variety of bottled drinks and features a walk-in craft Bodda Getta Beer Cave with a wide selection of beer options.
  • The concessions stand located within the Home Plate Concourse also features the Fast Flight Grab-N-Go concessions experience, which provides expanded food and beverage offerings and an expedited shopping experience designed to get fans back to their seats as quickly as possible.

ADDITIONAL FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS

  • Ben’s Pretzels and Chick-Fil-A are also available at Plainsman Park! They each have two locations - one on the lower First Base Concourse located beneath Plainsman Patio, and one near the ballpark’s main entry within the Home Plate Concourse. Ben’s Pretzels will also have a food truck location available for quick service on Donahue Drive within the Pregame Plaza.
  • Additional concessions opportunities are also available atop the War Eagle Wall, and in the expanded grass area at the top of Tiger Terrace.

EMT’s are located along the inner concourse (facing field) at Section 40. The First Aid Station is located near the home plate stairwell on home dugout side of field by the men’s restroom. 

The Pre-Game Plaza along Donahue Drive will open at 3:30 p.m. and tickets will be scanned upon entry.

Stadium gates will then open at 5:30 p.m. for entry to the seating areas.

Plainsman Park now features multiple new and expanded general admission areas for 2025, including some of the most unique experiences in college baseball.

PLAINSMAN PATIO

  • Located down the first base line, the expanded Plainsman Patio space features a large viewing space with seating, high-top tables and a Fast Flight Grab-N-Go concessions market with a new and improved menu.

WAR EAGLE WALL

  • Creating one of the most unique viewing experiences in college baseball, a standing-room-only, two-tiered general admission area now exists atop the War Eagle Wall in left field. Fans can access the top of the wall via stairs or a ramp located at the end of the left field concourse.

TIGER TERRACE

  • The renovated and expanded Tiger Terrace now includes three general admission tiers of paved terrace space inside the ballpark in addition to an expansion of the top level with the inclusion of a large green space with expanded concessions opportunities, which was previously outside the ballpark. 

Auburn University Athletics is not responsible for items lost or left behind at a game or event. 

Should an item be found, the item will be turned in at the Main First Aid Station (Section 46 at Jordan-Hare, Section 109 at Neville Arena, main concourse at softball and baseball).

Following the conclusion of each game or event, any remaining items in the First Aid Station not claimed will be turned over to the Auburn Police Division. 

The following list of prohibited items was established to protect the safety and best interests of Auburn University students, student athletes, employees and fans. Prohibited items include:

  • Alcohol
  • Artificial noisemakers
  • Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses over 4 inches
  • Grills
  • Large bags (12x12x12 is maximum size)
  • Outside cups
  • Outside food or drink
  • Park seats with arms
  • Pets
  • Stadium and folding chairs
  • Tents
  • Umbrellas
  • Video cameras
  • Weapons (including pocket knives)
  • Any items deemed inappropriate, hazardous or unsafe by venue personnel

A medical re-entry wristband will be permitted at the discretion of EMS employees.

Smoking, including electronic or vapor cigarettes, is not allowed inside Plainsman Park.

Solicitation on the Auburn University campus, without the express written consent of Auburn University or its agents, is strictly prohibited.

Requests for public announcements over the PA system will only be granted in cases of emergency. The marketing and promotions department is responsible for all public address announcements.

Strollers can be left at the gate or, if small enough, folded up and placed under the patron's seat.

Auburn students will be able to enjoy Banana Ball from either the Back Forty Deck in right field or the Stadium Deck on the third base line.

Student access to these areas is being managed by a ticket request lottery, which was sent via email in September. The lottery is now closed. Tickets will be delivered digitally to all students on game week.

Each of the areas will be first-come, first-served until capacity is reached.
Upon entry into either the Stadium Deck or Back Forty Deck with a Banana Ball student ticket, each student will receive a wristband for that area and will need to stay in that area to watch the game. For example, students who enter the Stadium Deck with their digital ticket will not then be able to go to the Back Forty Deck. Students are encouraged to enter the area with those who they want to enjoy the game with to ensure they get wristbands for the same area. The Stadium Deck will open at 8 a.m. on gameday, while the Back Forty Deck will open at 4:30 p.m.

Personal-sized coolers are allowed within both student viewing areas, while chairs will be permitted on the Stadium Deck, but not in right field.

 

Ticketing assistance prior to the Pre-Game Plaza opening on gameday will be available at the tents located on Donahue Drive near the Wellness Kitchen. Auburn premium ticket holders should visit the Ticket Office tent. Once the Pre-Game Plaza has opened, Banana Ball ticket holders may also visit the ticket office located behind home plate.


This is Banana Ball

Banana Ball Rules

Every inning is worth one point. The team that gets the most runs in an inning, gets a point for that inning, except for the last inning, where every run counts.

You get the idea. No new inning can be started after 2 hours. In the last inning of the game, every run counts.

If the hitter steps out of the box, it’s a strike.

Bunting sucks. If a hitter bunts, they are ejected from the game.

On any pitch of an at-bat, the hitter can try to steal first base. This can happen on a pass ball or wild pitch.

If a pitcher throws ball four, it becomes a sprint. The hitter will take off running while every defensive player on the field must touch the ball before it becomes live. The hitter can advance to as many bases as they want. The ball does not have to touch the catcher or pitcher.

Let’s keep the game moving. No mound visits from the coach, catcher, or any other player at any time. Hype your pitcher up from afar if needed.

Why not let the fans get in on some of the action? Whatever you do, just don’t catch a foul ball.

If the game is tied at the end of the two-hour time limit, the game will go into a Showdown Tiebreaker. In each Showdown, the hitter must score. If they score, it’s worth one point. If they get out, it’s worth no points and it’s called a Showdown Shutdown.

  • ROUND 1: Pitcher, catcher, and one fielder vs one hitter
  • ROUND 2: Pitcher and catcher vs one hitter.
  • ROUND 3: Pitcher, catcher, and one fielder vs one hitter with bases loaded. 

In this Final Showdown, every run counts as a point. If no team has won after three Showdowns, they will continue with the bases loaded and one fielder until one team has won.

If at any point a homerun is hit over the outfield wall, it’s a walkoff win and the game is over.

In Banana Ball, each team is allowed to challenge one ruling on the field. The coach of each team will have a challenge prop/item that they must throw/shoot on the field before the next pitch for the play to be challenged.

The play will be reviewed by the broadcast and the call will be replayed to the Umpire Field Chief to make the call. If a team wins the challenge and the call is overruled, the team will retain a challenge for later in the game. If the call is upheld or the challenge is inconclusive, they will lose their opportunity to challenge for the rest of the game. 

THREE CATEGORIES OF CHALLENGES:

  • Fair/foul ball calls
  • Force/tag play calls
  • Catch plays in the outfield or infield

THE FAN CHALLENGE RULE:

In addition to each team’s challenge, the fans will have one opportunity to challenge a ruling during the game.

Prior to the game, the fans will choose one fan to represent them. The fan representative will have the opportunity to challenge one play a night.

If the fan representative chooses to challenge, the fan will shoot off confetti and hold up the “Fan Challenge” sign to make it official. 

One time a game, a team may send any hitter in the lineup to bat in any spot. 

Goal of the rule: Your best hitter can hit when the game is on the line.  

Examples:  

Ex 1.) Due up in the lineup are hitters 6,7, & 8. 6 & 7 make the first two outs. The team then uses the Golden Batter Rule to hit their #3 hitter in the 8-hole.  The #3 hitter reaches base. The 8-hole would stay in the game but he would not hit. The next hitter is the 9-hole. If the #3 hitter was on base and his spot in the lineup came to bat then the #8 hitter would become the pinch runner. Also if eligible the Designated Pinch Runner could run.  

Ex 2.)  The Golden Batter could technically hit back-to-back in one inning if the team chose to do so. 

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