New Orleans Saints QB Joins Savannah Bananas at Sold-Out Superdome

Tyler Shough takes part in Banana Ball festivities at Caesar's Superdome, where the Bananas have set attendance records.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:22pm

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The Savannah Bananas brought their unique brand of baseball entertainment to New Orleans, selling out back-to-back nights at the Caesar's Superdome. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, expected to be the team's 2026 starter, joined in the Banana Ball festivities, saying he was blown away by the team's 'rock star aura' and wanted to 'travel with these guys every single week'.

Why it matters

The Savannah Bananas have developed a cult-like following for their entertaining and athletic brand of baseball, drawing capacity crowds at venues across the country. Their ability to sell out the historic Superdome on consecutive nights puts them in elite company, joining the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and the Rolling Stones as the only acts to achieve that feat.

The details

The Bananas drew a crowd of over 70,000 fans to the Superdome on Saturday, with the same crowd already lined up for Sunday's affair. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who is expected to be the team's 2026 starter, joined in the Banana Ball festivities, saying he was initially skeptical but was 'fired up' to be a part of the experience after seeing the team's 'rock star aura' in person.

  • The Savannah Bananas played at the Caesar's Superdome on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Savannah Bananas will play at Petco Park in San Diego on March 21 and 22, 2026.

The players

Savannah Bananas

An entertaining and athletic baseball team that has developed a cult-like following for their unique brand of 'Banana Ball'.

Tyler Shough

The expected starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL season, who joined the Savannah Bananas at the Superdome to participate in their Banana Ball festivities.

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What they’re saying

“When they first reached out, I was like, I thought it was like a prank just because, you know, of their lore, of everything that they're kind of about. It's such a cool opportunity. And then it kind of came to fruition. I was like, Oh, this is real. And then now walking in here, getting to do it, doing the run-throughs with the guys, it was like... I mean, I want to travel with these guys every single week. They're like the talk of the town. So I was fired up to be here and get to be a part of it.”

— Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints Quarterback (SI.com)

What’s next

The Savannah Bananas will continue their tour, playing next week in San Diego at Petco Park, the home of the Padres.

The takeaway

The Savannah Bananas have captured the imagination of sports fans across the country with their unique and entertaining brand of baseball, drawing capacity crowds and even attracting high-profile NFL stars like Tyler Shough to participate in their Banana Ball festivities.