Savannah Bananas select Auburn to kick off 2027 Banana Ball World Tour

AUBURN, Ala. – The Savannah Bananas have selected Auburn University to host the opening weekend of the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour, bringing all six Banana Ball teams to the Plains for three games across Plainsman Park and Jordan-Hare Stadium, February 25-27.

The announcement was made Thursday night during the nationally televised 2027 Banana Ball City Selection Show on ESPN2, with Aubie joining the Savannah Bananas on stage as part of the show's opening performance.

“We are thrilled that the Savannah Bananas have chosen Auburn to open their 2027 season with all six Banana Ball teams,” Deputy Athletic Director for External Affairs and Chief Revenue Officer Rhett Hobart said. “This is another tremendous opportunity to bring visitors from across the country to Auburn, generating meaningful economic impact for our local businesses, hotels and restaurants.

“Events of this scale continue to strengthen Auburn’s reputation as a premier sports and entertainment destination in the Southeast and build on the momentum we’ve established in utilizing our venues year-round to bring nationally recognized events to our community. We are especially grateful to the City of Auburn for their continued partnership and shared commitment to attracting major events that benefit our entire community.”

All six Banana Ball teams will take the field over three days on the Plains, with two games at Plainsman Park before moving to Jordan-Hare Stadium for the opening weekend finale featuring the Savannah Bananas against the Firefighters on Saturday, Feb. 27.

The Savannah Bananas have reimagined America’s pastime with their signature style of Banana Ball, combining fast-paced, competitive baseball with choreographed performances, trick plays and interactive entertainment. Featuring a unique set of rules designed to keep fans engaged from the first pitch to the final out, Banana Ball has grown into a national entertainment phenomenon, attracting audiences of all ages to sold-out venues across the country.

"The City of Auburn is proud to host the opening weekend for the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour,” City of Auburn Mayor Ron Anders added. “We are thrilled to have three days of exciting Banana Ball right here on campus at Auburn's legendary facilities, Plainsman Park and Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Auburn community welcomes Banana Ball fans from across the country - see you in February."

The Savannah Bananas made their debut on the Plains in October 2025, bringing the Banana Ball All-Star Team to Plainsman Park for a matchup against Auburn Baseball in front of a sold-out crowd of 9,941 fans. The event marked the first appearance of Banana Ball in Auburn and set the stage for the organization’s return in 2027 to open its season with all six teams.

Banana Ball Schedule

Date	Time	Teams	Location
Feb. 25	7 p.m. CT	Texas Tailgaters vs. Indianapolis Clowns	Plainsman Park
Feb. 26	7 p.m. CT	Loco Beach Coconuts vs. Party Animals	Plainsman Park
Feb. 27	7 p.m. CT	Firefighters vs. Savannah Bananas	Jordan-Hare Stadium

Ticket Information 

All standard reserved seating and general admission tickets for both Plainsman Park and Jordan-Hare Stadium will be sold exclusively through the Savannah Bananas.

Auburn Athletics will manage the sale of select premium seating opportunities at both venues. Existing Auburn football and baseball season ticket holders in designated premium seating areas will receive an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets in their current season ticket locations. Eligible ticket holders will receive additional information via email following today’s announcement.

Additional Auburn premium seating and club access pass holders at both venues will also receive exclusive purchasing opportunities administered directly by the Savannah Bananas, with purchasing information communicated via email.

A limited number of tickets for all three games will be available to Auburn University students enrolled for the spring 2027 semester through a separate student ticket lottery. Eligible students will be able to register through their Auburn student ticket accounts beginning November 16, with registration closing November 29. Additional information will be communicated directly to students via email. Due to limited availability, students are also encouraged to register for the official Banana Ball ticket lottery.

Due to limited ticket inventory available directly through Auburn Athletics, all fans, particularly Auburn football and baseball season ticket holders who do not hold premium seating, are strongly encouraged to register for the official Banana Ball Ticket Lottery at BananaBall.com by October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Registration does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase tickets. Fans will be selected through a random drawing prior to the event, with those selected receiving direct communication regarding the ticket purchasing process.

Standard Banana Ball tickets start at $35, while meet-and-greet tickets start at $125. All prices include taxes and fees, with no additional charges. Standard tickets are available exclusively through the official lottery at BananaBall.com. Fans are encouraged to use only official ticketing channels, as tickets advertised through unauthorized third-party platforms may be fraudulent.