Banana Ball is more popular than ever. Today, Disney+ and ESPN announced with the Savannah Bananas, a 25-game exclusive package for 2026. Each one of these games will air on the ESPN App and Disney+. Select games will air across ESPN networks and ABC. This is the largest Banana Ball distribution deal to date, and it begins on February 28.
“This expanded agreement reflects the incredible growth and fan demand surrounding Banana Ball,” said 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.”
Throughout the season, over 15 games will air across ESPN networks. This will include the first-ever national showcase on ABC. This will be from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. It will be one of the largest Banana Ball events to date. Every game will also stream on Disney+ and the ESPN App for fans who have an Unlimited plan subscription.
This new deal is over double the 12-game offering from last year. It continues to build on the collaboration that began with the ESPN+ Original series Bananaland and select live game coverage in 2022. Since then, the reach and stature of the Bananas have grown each season.
“We are fired up to be teaming up with ESPN with our biggest collaboration to date,” said 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.”
There will be other Banana Ball offerings that will be coming this year that will have a healthy dose of Disney magic as well. Check out the offerings here:
Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland Resort – 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’ game at Angel Stadium will align with “Savannah Bananas Day” at the Resort, bringing the dance-filled, fan-first spirit of Banana Ball directly into the Disney Parks experience, as 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 a game at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex woven into a broader fan celebration. The matchup will feature the Party Animals against the Loco Beach Coconuts, showcasing the expanding Banana Ball universe and its growing national footprint.
Banana Ball travels to ESPN Headquarters – July 23, 2026
Banana Ball will also make a special stop near ESPN’s headquarters with a marquee summer event at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, Conn., featuring the Party Animals and Clowns. The event underscores ESPN’s continued focus on delivering live experiences that blend sports and entertainment.
ESPN 2026 Banana Ball schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Location | Network |
| Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Bananas | Tallahassee, FL | Doak Campbell Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| Mar. 14 | 8 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Bananas | New Orleans, LA | Super Dome | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| Mar. 28 | 10 p.m. | Clowns vs. Bananas | Anaheim, CA | Angel Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| Apr. 25 | 7 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Bananas | Bronx, NY | Yankee Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| May. 2 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Tailgaters | College Station, TX | Kyle Field (Texas A&M) | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| May. 23 | 7 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Bananas | Knoxville, TN | Neyland Stadium (Tennessee) | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| May. 29 | 7 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Coconuts | Orlando, FL | ESPN Wide World of Sports | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| Jun. 13 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Lincoln, NE | Memorial Field (Nebraska) | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| Jun. 19 | 7 p.m. | Bananas vs. Clowns | Cincinnati, OH | Great American Ballpark | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jun. 20 | 7 p.m. | Bananas vs. Clowns | Cincinnati, OH | Great American Ballpark | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
| Jun. 21 | 3 p.m. | Bananas vs. Clowns | Cincinnati, OH | Great American Ballpark | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jun. 27 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Party Animals | Eugene, OR | Autzen Stadium (Oregon) | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jun. 28 | 4 p.m. | Bananas vs. Party Animals | Eugene, OR | Autzen Stadium (Oregon) | ABC, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jul. 23 | 7 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Clowns | Hartford, CT | Dunkin’ Park | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jul. 24 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Chicago, IL | Wrigley Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jul. 25 | 5 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Chicago, IL | Wrigley Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jul. 26 | 4 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Chicago, IL | Wrigley Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Jul. 31 | 9 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Party Animals | Boise, ID | Albertson Stadium (Boise State) | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 1 | 8 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Party Animals | Boise, ID | Albertson Stadium (Boise State) | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Coconuts | Minneapolis, MN | Target Field | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 8 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Coconuts | Minneapolis, MN | Target Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 15 | 8 p.m. | Clowns vs. Bananas | Denver, CO | Coors Field | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | Coconuts vs. Bananas | St. Louis, MO | Busch Stadium | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 22 | 8 p.m. | Coconuts vs. Bananas | St. Louis, MO | Busch Stadium | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Bananas vs. Coconuts | Foxboro, MA | Gillette Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ |
All 25 games will be fully produced by the Savannah Bananas.
