Banana Ball, the Savannah Bananas’ popular brand of baseball, will return to Memphis in 2027, the organization announced Oct. 15.
The Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns will play April 2-3 at AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds.
Banana Ball ventured to the Bluff City in 2026, when the Party Animals and Clowns played in front of back-to-back sold-out crowds on March 7-8.
The Savannah Bananas themselves, the main attraction in the six-team Banana Ball Championship League, are not scheduled to play. Game times are to be determined. Tickets will be sold by the Bananas organization, and fans must enter the Bananas’ lottery list by Oct. 31 on the team’s website to have a chance to purchase tickets.
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George Nagem, 12, reacts as he spots another fan in a banana costume during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Terry Hooper and the other fans in the stadium stand up and dance along with the players during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026. Terry and his wife Paige Hooper drove from Jackson, Tennessee, for the game and normally record the games to watch at home. “I like baseball but this is two hours of fun,” Hooper said.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ David Griffin (15) looks up into the stands for a fan shouting his name as he signs a baseball for other attendees during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) signs a baseball for a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Fans hold up their wrist bands glowing pink as the lights go out in the stadium during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) takes a photo with two young fans while in the outfield viewing area during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Fans watch from the outfield during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) signs a baseball for a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) gives a baseball to a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) signs a baseball for a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Party Animals players stand for the national anthem before the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Indianapolis Clowns players stand for the national anthem before the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
George Nagem, 12, walks up from his seat in a banana costume during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Party Animals players dance with fans to “Swag Surfin’” before the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Jackie Bradley, Jr. (19) prepares to swing at a pitch during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Bobby Lada (7) rounds second base during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Jackie Bradley, Jr. (19) runs to second base during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Joe Lytle (22) runs back to second base as Party Animals’ Jason Swan (2) dives to try and tag him out during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Joe Gray (3) runs to second base as Party Animals’ Jason Swan (2) tags him out during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Clowns’ Bobby Lada (7) catches a ball at second base to tag out Party Animals’ TJ Reeves (3) during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
A Party Animals hype woman sings along with the crowd during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Party Animals players pretend to sing into a mic for a kit on the Jumbotron during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Fans watch from the stands during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
Party Animals hype men hold up a “Let’s Party” sign as the lights go out in the stadium during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
A Party Animals hype man high fives a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
George Nagem, 12, reacts as he spots another fan in a banana costume during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
George Nagem, 12, reacts as he spots another fan in a banana costume during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Terry Hooper and the other fans in the stadium stand up and dance along with the players during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026. Terry and his wife Paige Hooper drove from Jackson, Tennessee, for the game and normally record the games to watch at home. “I like baseball but this is two hours of fun,” Hooper said.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ David Griffin (15) looks up into the stands for a fan shouting his name as he signs a baseball for other attendees during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) signs a baseball for a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Fans hold up their wrist bands glowing pink as the lights go out in the stadium during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) takes a photo with two young fans while in the outfield viewing area during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Fans watch from the outfield during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) signs a baseball for a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) gives a baseball to a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Daniel Foster (34) signs a baseball for a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Party Animals players stand for the national anthem before the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Indianapolis Clowns players stand for the national anthem before the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
George Nagem, 12, walks up from his seat in a banana costume during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Party Animals players dance with fans to “Swag Surfin’” before the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Jackie Bradley, Jr. (19) prepares to swing at a pitch during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Bobby Lada (7) rounds second base during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Jackie Bradley, Jr. (19) runs to second base during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Joe Lytle (22) runs back to second base as Party Animals’ Jason Swan (2) dives to try and tag him out during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Joe Gray (3) runs to second base as Party Animals’ Jason Swan (2) tags him out during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Clowns’ Bobby Lada (7) catches a ball at second base to tag out Party Animals’ TJ Reeves (3) during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
A Party Animals hype woman sings along with the crowd during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Party Animals players pretend to sing into a mic for a kit on the Jumbotron during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Fans watch from the stands during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
Party Animals hype men hold up a “Let’s Party” sign as the lights go out in the stadium during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
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Banana Ball takes over AutoZone Park in Memphis, our best photos
A Party Animals hype man high fives a fan during the Banana Ball game between the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7, 2026.
(Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal)
How do I get Banana Ball tickets for 2027 games in Memphis?
Fans must enter the Bananas’ lottery list by Oct. 31 on the organization’s web site or visit the Memphis Redbirds’ web site to have a chance to purchase tickets.
A random drawing will take place before the event for the chance to purchase available tickets. Redbirds season ticket members will have special access to an exclusive presale.
What is Savannah Bananas baseball?
The Savannah Bananas are about showmanship and entertainment rather than competitive baseball. Its games feature choreographed skits, dances and other activities throughout a two-hour event.
The Savannah Bananas are often referred to as the “Harlem Globetrotters of baseball.”
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