The Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns will return to Busch Stadium next spring, bringing the Banana Ball Champion League back to St. Louis for a two-game series on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, 2027.
The matchup was announced during the Banana Ball City Selection Show on October 15, 2026. It marks the third consecutive year the Bananas have played at Busch Stadium, following previous visits in July 2025 and August 2026.
Banana Ball has grown into a nationwide phenomenon built around a high-energy, fan-focused version of baseball. The format uses a set of distinctive rules designed to speed up the game and increase engagement, including a two-hour time limit, points awarded for winning each inning rather than solely by runs, no walks, the ability for batters to steal first base, and outs recorded when fans cleanly catch foul balls. Games also feature trick plays, choreographed celebrations, and heavy fan participation.
The Indianapolis Clowns, a revived name with roots in the historic Negro Leagues team, compete in the six-team Banana Ball Champion League alongside the Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, and Loco Beach Coconuts. The 2027 schedule includes stops at numerous Major League Baseball parks, football stadiums, and other venues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico as the league continues its expansion.
Tickets for the Busch Stadium games will be available exclusively through the Banana Ball ticket lottery. Fans can enter at BananaBall.com, with the lottery remaining open through October 31, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. Entering the lottery does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase tickets; selected fans will receive instructions closer to the event. Game times and additional details are expected to be announced at a later date.
Previous St. Louis appearances by the Bananas drew strong interest, and organizers anticipate similar demand when the series returns to Busch Stadium in April. For Cardinals fans and baseball enthusiasts in the region, the weekend offers another chance to experience the fast-paced, entertainment-driven style that has defined Banana Ball.
