Banana Ball is bringing its viral baseball circus to Wichita in 2026
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- Wichita will host Banana Ball Championship League series May 7-9, 2026.
- Tickets enter a lottery at bananaball.com until Oct. 31, 2025; winners notified.
- Banana Ball adapts baseball with timed two-hour games, rules to speed play.
Wichita is about to be going bananas next spring. Just not with the Savannah Bananas.
But the global baseball phenomenon built by the Savannah Bananas is officially bringing its “Banana Ball” show to Wichita in 2026. Instead of the Bananas themselves, fans will be entertained by two teams from the brand-new Banana Ball Championship League — the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Firefighters — who will square off in a three-game series at Equity Bank Park on May 7-9, 2026.
The announcement was made Thursday night on ESPN2 during the Banana Ball City Selection Show, which revealed Wichita as one of the host cities for the BBCL’s debut season.
Fans hoping to score seats will need some luck: tickets are available only through a lottery at bananaball.com/tickets, open until Oct. 31, 2025. Those selected will be notified early next year, with tickets starting at $35.
For those new to the craze, Banana Ball is the high-energy, fast-paced version of baseball that has taken over social media. The sport features dancing players, choreographed celebrations and rules designed to speed up play — including a strict two-hour time limit, no bunting and even fans catching foul balls for outs.
The Loco Beach Coconuts and Firefighters are two of six teams that make up the Banana Ball Championship League, each featuring professional players hand-picked for their mix of athleticism and showmanship. The Coconuts are known for their tropical-themed antics and over-the-top entrances, while the Firefighters bring an underdog identity to the field — both capturing the entertainment-first spirit that has made Banana Ball a hit nationwide.
The 2026 BBCL season will include 60 games across the country, leading up to a championship series in October. Wichita’s stop marks one of the most anticipated entertainment events of the spring and another high-profile moment for EQuity Bank Park and the Wichita Wind Surge, who will open their 2026 season on April 2 against Northwest Arkansas.
This story was originally published October 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM.
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