The Savannah Bananas have indeed confirmed the launch of the **Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL)** in 2026. This will feature **six teams**—the original four (Savannah Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters) plus **two new teams** yet to be named—competing in a structured season with **60 regular-season games** and specialty events
SAVANNAH, GA** — The Savannah Bananas are taking their brand of entertainment-first baseball to the next level. Following the wildly successful **2025 Banana Ball World Tour**, the group has confirmed that **2026 will mark the inaugural season of the Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL)
Announced in October 2024, the new league will feature **six teams**, an expansion beyond the current four — the Savannah Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters — with **two additional teams to be revealed** in the coming months ([worldbaseball.com][1], [Wikipedia][2]). A **60‑game regular season** is planned, complete with specialty events culminating in playoff action to crown the championship winner
The announcement serves as the grand finale to the 2025 World Tour. This year’s tour is packed with firsts: the Bananas will play **40 cities across 25 states**, including **18 Major League Baseball stadiums** and several massive football venues. Highlights include stops at Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, and extended homecomings at Grayson Stadium in Savannah. Major football arenas like Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Nissan Stadium in Nashville, and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte round out the lineup
Each game continues to mix on-field competition with over-the-top showmanship—dance routines, fan-first participation, and wild Banana Ball rules that pair humor with high-energy athleticism. The 2025 tour closes with a “Tour Championship” at Savannah’s Grayson Stadium, setting the stage for the league’s 2026 debut.
With the BBCL launch, the Savannah Bananas are transforming from an exhibition sensation into a professional barnstorming league. Fans can expect more teams, more games, and the same commitment to “the greatest show in sports.”
