Perfect finish to the regular season of the 2025 Banana Ball World Tour. 18 months ago, we had our first game at an MLB Stadium in Houston, so to end the tour where our big dreams started last year was truly special. We’ve come a long way in a short time, but seeing 82,000 fans pack the park one last time and bring the energy is something I will never take for granted. More than anything I’m proud of our entire organization from the staff, to the cast, to the players and coaches. The Texas Tailgaters proved they are the real deal and capped off their Texas tour in style with amazing moments, trick plays and celebrations. Both shows came down to their last hitter with a chance to win the game. The Bananas prevailed and finished their tour on fire to clinch the seed going into the Banana Ball Tour Championship. The Banana Ball and the show was as good as it gets this final weekend with numerous home runs, huge trick plays and epic moments…including having 50 Cent, Andre Johnson, Roger Clemens, and Locash with us to surprise the crowd. Overall, this 8 month tour has been one of the biggest tests this organization has ever faced. We’ve crisscrossed the entire country and challenged ourselves with big football stadiums and new headlining tours for our newest teams…but the team responded and found a way to solve every problem that came their way and continued to put the fans first. To play at 17 MLB Stadiums and 3 NFL Stadiums and in front of 2.2 million fans this tour is absolutely surreal. We are living a dream and beyond grateful for everyone who is making this dream come true. While the tour on the road is over for 2025, we are still just getting started. The Banana Ball Tour Championship playoffs start on Thursday in Savannah with all four teams playing and then the huge Selection Show is Thursday October 9th, where we will announce the two newest teams and every city we will come to in 2026. It’s going to be epic…but for now, thank you Banana Nation,

 

The Savannah Bananas closed out their groundbreaking 2025 Banana Ball World Tour this weekend in Houston, delivering a finale that combined electrifying baseball, showmanship, and an unforgettable fan experience. In a city that marked a turning point for the franchise just 18 months ago—when they hosted their first-ever MLB stadium game—the Bananas returned to where their biggest dreams began, this time in front of a record-setting crowd of 82,000 fans.

For the Bananas organization, the symbolism of ending the tour in Houston was impossible to ignore. What started as an experiment in reimagining baseball has now grown into one of the most popular touring sports spectacles in the country. “To finish where our big dreams started last year is truly special,” team owner Jesse Cole reflected. “We’ve come a long way in a short time, and to see that many fans pack the park one last time and bring that energy—I’ll never take it for granted.”

A Championship-Caliber Finish

The Bananas capped their 8-month run with a thrilling matchup against the Texas Tailgaters, who proved themselves as a legitimate force on their home turf. Both games over the weekend went down to the wire, with the final out hinging on the last hitter’s swing. The Bananas managed to prevail, riding a surge of late-season momentum that secured them the coveted No. 1 seed heading into the Banana Ball Tour Championship playoffs.

The Tailgaters, however, earned respect across the league for their flair and competitive spirit. Their showmanship—including dazzling trick plays, perfectly timed celebrations, and crowd interaction—left a lasting impression on fans throughout Texas. “The Tailgaters capped off their Texas tour in style,” said Cole. “They’ve proven they’re the real deal.”

A Star-Studded Farewell

As if the action on the field weren’t enough, the Bananas added extra magic to their final weekend with surprise appearances from rapper 50 Cent, NFL legend Andre Johnson, MLB Hall of Famer Roger Clemens, and country duo Locash. Each celebrity appearance drew thunderous applause from fans, reinforcing the Bananas’ unique blend of baseball and entertainment that has turned Banana Ball into a cultural phenomenon.

From towering home runs to outrageous trick plays, the final series delivered highlight after highlight, underscoring why the Bananas’ shows are unlike any other in sports. “The Banana Ball and the show was as good as it gets this final weekend,” Cole said.

A Tour Like No Other

The 2025 Banana Ball World Tour was nothing short of a logistical and cultural feat. Over eight months, the Bananas crisscrossed the nation, playing in 17 MLB stadiums and three NFL stadiums while introducing millions of new fans to their unique take on baseball. In total, the tour drew 2.2 million fans—numbers that would be the envy of many professional sports leagues.

“This tour has been one of the biggest tests our organization has ever faced,” Cole admitted. “We challenged ourselves with huge football stadiums and new headlining tours for our newest teams. But every time, our players, coaches, staff, and cast found a way to solve the challenges, keep the energy alive, and put the fans first.”

The ability to adapt has been central to the Bananas’ meteoric rise. Whether adjusting to massive stadium acoustics, coordinating with major league operations, or finding creative ways to maintain fan engagement on the road, the Bananas proved that their brand of baseball-showbiz hybrid can thrive at the highest level.

What’s Next: Playoffs and Expansion

Though the road tour has ended, the season is far from over. The Banana Ball Tour Championship playoffs kick off Thursday in Savannah, where all four teams will compete for the ultimate prize in front of the home crowd. With the Bananas entering as the top seed, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Adding to the excitement, the organization has circled Thursday, October 9th, as a landmark date. On that evening, the Bananas will host a Selection Show, unveiling the two newest teams that will join the Banana Ball circuit and announcing the full list of cities for the 2026 tour. Given the success of this year’s expansion and the growing demand for Banana Ball games nationwide, expectations are sky-high for what comes next.

A Dream in Motion

For Cole and the entire Bananas organization, the 2025 season will be remembered as a year that redefined what was possible for both the team and the sport. “To play in front of 2.2 million fans, in MLB and NFL stadiums, is absolutely surreal,” he said. “We are living a dream, and we are beyond grateful to everyone who has made this possible.”

As the lights dimmed in Houston and fans filed out of the stadium for the final time this tour, the message from the Bananas was clear: while one chapter has closed, a new and even more exciting one is about to begin.

“Banana Nation, we appreciate you more than you know,” Cole concluded. “We’re just getting started.”

With championship glory within reach and a major expansion on the horizon, the Bananas are no longer just rewriting the rules of baseball—they’re writing a whole new playbook for sports entertainment.