Savannah Bananas' 'Bananaball' Expands to Disneyland and ESPN

The unique baseball league will feature 25 exclusive games on ESPN and Disney+ platforms.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:28am

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The Savannah Bananas have expanded their 'Bananaball' league to six teams and secured a 25-game exclusive package with ESPN and Disney+. The league will feature games at iconic football and baseball stadiums across the country, including a first-ever national showcase at Autzen Stadium in Oregon. One of the biggest events will be a 'Savannah Bananas Day' at Disneyland Resort, where the Bananas will face the Indianapolis Clowns.

Why it matters

The Savannah Bananas' 'Bananaball' league has become a national phenomenon, showcasing a unique and entertaining brand of baseball that has captured the attention of fans across the country. This expanded partnership with ESPN and Disney+ will bring the league to an even wider audience and solidify its status as a must-see sports event.

The details

The Savannah Bananas have expanded their 'Bananaball' league to six teams, including the Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, Loco Beach Coconuts, and Indianapolis Clowns. The league has become so popular that the Bananas no longer need to sell out MLB stadiums. The 25-game exclusive package with ESPN and Disney+ will feature games at iconic venues like Autzen Stadium, Wrigley Field, and Coors Field, with a select number of games airing live on ESPN networks and ABC.

  • The 25-game exclusive package with ESPN and Disney+ begins on February 28, 2026.
  • The Bananas will face the Indianapolis Clowns at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Thursday, March 26, 2026, coinciding with a 'Savannah Bananas Day' at Disneyland Resort.

The players

Savannah Bananas

A professional baseball team that has become known for its unique 'Bananaball' league, featuring an entertaining brand of baseball that has captured the attention of fans across the country.

ESPN

A major American sports media company that has partnered with the Savannah Bananas to broadcast 25 exclusive 'Bananaball' games on its platforms, including ESPN and Disney+.

Disney+

A popular streaming service that will also be broadcasting the 25 exclusive 'Bananaball' games as part of the partnership with the Savannah Bananas and ESPN.

Jesse Cole

The owner of the Savannah Bananas, who is excited about the team's expanded partnership with ESPN and Disney+ to bring 'Banana Ball' to a wider audience.

Brent Colborne

The Vice President of ESPN Programming Content & Strategy, who stated that the expanded agreement reflects the incredible growth and fan demand surrounding 'Banana Ball'.

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What they’re saying

“We are fired up to be teaming up with ESPN with our biggest partnership to date. Banana Ball has grown massively on the platform over the past few years. Now, as we launch the Banana Ball Championship League with six teams and sold out shows all over the country, we couldn't imagine a better partnership to grow the game.”

— Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner

“This expanded agreement reflects the incredible growth and fan demand surrounding Banana Ball. From iconic football stadiums to classic ballparks, these events showcase the energy and creativity fans love, delivered with the full reach and flexibility of ESPN, Disney+, and ABC.”

— Brent Colborne, Vice President of ESPN Programming Content & Strategy

What’s next

The Savannah Bananas will face the Indianapolis Clowns at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Thursday, March 26, 2026, coinciding with a 'Savannah Bananas Day' at Disneyland Resort.

The takeaway

The Savannah Bananas' 'Bananaball' league has become a national phenomenon, and this expanded partnership with ESPN and Disney+ will bring the league's unique and entertaining brand of baseball to an even wider audience, solidifying its status as a must-see sports event.