Let’s go Bananas! ESPN and Disney+ to ship extra Banana Ball video games than ever as collaboration expands

ESPN, Disney+ and the Savannah Bananas immediately introduced a 25-game unique bundle in 2026, with each recreation streaming on the ESPN App and Disney+ and choose video games airing throughout ESPN networks and ABC, the most important Banana Ball distribution deal to this point, starting February 28.

More than 15 extra video games will air throughout ESPN networks, highlighted by a first-ever nationwide showcase on ABC from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, one of many largest Banana Ball occasions ever staged. Every recreation will even stream on Disney+ and the ESPN App for followers with Unlimited plan subscriptions.

The new settlement greater than doubles final 12 months’s 12-game providing and builds on a collaboration that started with the ESPN+ Original sequence Bananaland and choose stay recreation protection in 2022. Since then, the Bananas’ nationwide viewers has grown throughout ESPN and Disney every season.

“This expanded agreement reflects the incredible growth and fan demand surrounding Banana Ball,” stated Brent Colborne, Vice President of ESPN Programming Content & Strategy. “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.”

“We are fired up to be teaming up with ESPN with our biggest partnership to date,” stated Owner Jesse Cole. “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.”

Banana Ball meets Disney magic

Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland – March 26, 2026

Banana Ball returns to Southern California in signature style as the Savannah Bananas take over Anaheim for a one-of-a-kind celebration at Disneyland Resort. The Bananas’ recreation at Angel Stadium will align with “Savannah Bananas Day” on the Resort, bringing the dance-filled, fan-first spirit of Banana Ball immediately into the Disney Parks expertise, because the Bananas face the Indianapolis Clowns.

Banana Ball Day visits Disney World – May 29, 2026
Banana Ball’s signature showmanship heads to Walt Disney World Resort, with two games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including one on ESPN Unlimited and Disney+, woven into a broader fan celebration. The matchups will characteristic the Party Animals in opposition to the Loco Beach Coconuts, showcasing the increasing Banana Ball universe and its rising nationwide footprint.

Banana Ball travels to ESPN Headquarters – July 23, 2026

Banana Ball will even make a particular cease close to ESPN’s headquarters with a marquee summer time occasion at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, Conn., that includes the Party Animals and Clowns. The occasion underscores ESPN’s continued concentrate on delivering stay experiences that mix sports activities and leisure.

ESPN 2026 Banana Ball schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Game	Location	Network
Sat, Feb. 28	7 p.m.	Tailgaters vs. Bananas	Tallahassee, FL | Doak Campbell Stadium	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Sat, Mar. 14	8 p.m.	Party Animals vs. Bananas	New Orleans, LA | Super Dome	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Sat, Mar. 28	10 p.m.	Clowns vs. Bananas	Anaheim, CA | Angel Stadium	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Sat, Apr. 25	7 p.m.	Party Animals vs. Bananas	Bronx, NY | Yankee Stadium	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Sat, May. 2	8 p.m.	Bananas vs. Tailgaters	College Station, TX | Kyle Field (Texas A&M)	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, May. 23	7 p.m.	Tailgaters vs. Bananas	Knoxville, TN | Neyland Stadium (Tennessee)	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Fri, May. 29	7 p.m.	Party Animals vs. Coconuts	Orlando, FL | ESPN Wide World of Sports	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Sat, Jun. 13	8 p.m.	Bananas vs. Firefighters	Lincoln, NE | Memorial Field (Nebraska)	ESPN App, Disney+
Fri, Jun. 19	7 p.m.	Bananas vs. Clowns	Cincinnati, OH | Great American Ballpark	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, Jun. 20	7 p.m.	Bananas vs. Clowns	Cincinnati, OH | Great American Ballpark	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+
Sun, Jun. 21	3 p.m.	Bananas vs. Clowns	Cincinnati, OH | Great American Ballpark	ESPN, Disney+
Sat, Jun. 27	8 p.m.	Bananas vs. Party Animals	Eugene, OR | Autzen Stadium (Oregon)	ESPN, Disney+
Sun, Jun. 28	4 p.m.	Bananas vs. Party Animals	Eugene, OR | Autzen Stadium (Oregon)	ABC, Disney+
Thu, Jul. 23	7 p.m.	Party Animals vs. Clowns	Hartford, CT | Dunkin’ Park	ESPN, Disney+
Fri, Jul. 24	8 p.m.	Bananas vs. Firefighters	Chicago, IL | Wrigley Field	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, Jul. 25	5 p.m.	Bananas vs. Firefighters	Chicago, IL | Wrigley Field	ESPN2, Disney+
Sun, Jul. 26	4 p.m.	Bananas vs. Firefighters	Chicago, IL | Wrigley Field	ESPN2, Disney+
Fri, Jul. 31	9 p.m.	Tailgaters vs. Party Animals	Boise, ID | Albertson Stadium (Boise State)	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, Aug. 1	8 p.m.	Tailgaters vs. Party Animals	Boise, ID | Albertson Stadium (Boise State)	ESPN, Disney+
Fri, Aug. 7	8 p.m.	Bananas vs. Coconuts	Minneapolis, MN | Target Field	ESPN, Disney+
Sat, Aug. 8	8 p.m.	Bananas vs. Coconuts	Minneapolis, MN | Target Field	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, Aug. 15	8 p.m.	Clowns vs. Bananas	Denver, CO | Coors Field	ESPN, Disney+
Fri, Aug. 21	8 p.m.	Coconuts vs. Bananas	St. Louis, MO | Busch Stadium	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, Aug. 22	8 p.m.	Coconuts vs. Bananas	St. Louis, MO | Busch Stadium	ESPN2, Disney+
Sat, Aug. 29	7 p.m.	Bananas vs. Coconuts	Foxboro, MA | Gillette Stadium	ESPN Unlimited, Disney+

All 25 video games might be absolutely produced by the Savannah Bananas and can be found to stream on the ESPN App by way of direct-to-consumer or Pay TV authentication.

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Media Contacts

ESPN: Alex Feuz – [email protected]

Savannah Bananas: Natalie Sullivan: [email protected]