What you need to know if you’re heading to Busch Stadium for Banana Ball

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to Busch Stadium to watch the Savannah Bananas and Loco Beach Coconuts.

The two teams will take to the field on August 21 and August 22. On both nights, the schedule of events is:

Pre-Game Plaza Opens: 2 p.m.
Player Appearances Begin: 2 p.m.
Before the Peel Show: 3 p.m.
Gates Open: 4:30 p.m.
Show Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Game Time: 7 p.m.

Four limited-time food and drink options will only be avaialble during Banana Ball:

Banana Beer: Easy-drinking beer brewed with ripe bananas, featuring hints of banana candy and a balanced, light, crisp finish. Available at Markets 108, 153 and 451, as well as vending locations.
Savannah Bananas Donuts: Classic donuts drizzled with vanilla icing and chocolate sauce, topped with banana candies. Available at Section 153 (Dingers Donuts).
Split’s Nachos Supreme: Tortilla chips piled high with seasoned ground beef, zesty banana peppers, creamy nacho cheese, salsa and sour cream. Available at Sections 139, 161, 169, 233, 248, 252, 266, 437 and 450.
32 oz. Savannah Bananas Souvenir Soda Cup: A collectible souvenir cup available throughout the ballpark. Available at Sections 102, 109, 132, 139, 148, 150, 152, 161, 162, 169, 233, 248, 250, 252, 266, 270, 437, 446 and 450.

What is Banana Ball?

On November 2, 2018, Banana Ball was tested for the first time at Lander University. Two years later, the first official Banana Ball game was played at Grayson Stadium. On July 21, 2020, the Party Animals made their debut as the official first competitor in Banana Ball.

On March 11, 2022, the first Banana Ball World Tour kicked off in Savannah, Georgia. Later in the year, Banana Ball debuted on ESPN2.

In September of 2023, the National Baseball Hall of Fame unveiled a Banana Ball exhibit.

The Banana Ball rules: