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Savannah Bananas will take Banana Ball to Canada and Mexico in 2027

Savannah Bananas will take Banana Ball to Canada and Mexico in 2027

The Savannah Bananas will take Banana Ball abroad for the first time in 2027, with games in Canada and Mexico.

The tour includes Monterrey and Tijuana in February, Toronto on Aug.

14-15, and Winnipeg on Aug.

26 and 28.

The Bananas began in Savannah, Georgia, in 2016, and owner Jessie Cole later added five teams to the touring league.

Banana Ball mixes baseball with unusual rules and stunts, including counting an out when a fan catches a foul ball in the stands.

The tour is scheduled to visit 79 stadiums in 74 cities, including 23 Major League Baseball stadiums and 10 football stadiums.

Cole expects the tour to draw 4.3 million fans, extending the league’s reach to new audiences.

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