The Savannah Bananas have Recruited a Broadway Star
It's time to meet your newest Savannah Banana! Who knew he was a man of so many talents?
Banana Ball Sweeps the Nation
Banana Ball started in 2015. It was a simple college summer team designed to make baseball fun and draw fans to Historic Grayson Stadium. But the game has blossomed into its own phenomenon.
Since then, Banana Ball has swept the nation. The Savannah Bananas and their rival teams sell out stadiums around the country!
Not only do the Bananas play their own fast-paced game, but they also entertain fans with trick plays throughout the game. Plus, they might break out into a dance number at any point. Even the umpires get involved! You never know what kind of antics you might see.
New Banana Ball Player
Now there is one more reason to watch Banana Ball! The Savannah Bananas recently announced that they recruited a new player! This is quite a treat for people who love both the Savannah Bananas and Broadway. Your niches are teaming up!
The Savannah Bananas have signed Tony Award Nominee Derek Klena to be your newest Entertainment Player! He has appeared in smash hit Broadway shows like Wicked and Mulan Rouge. You might have seen him on television in Pretty Little Liars or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, too.
And, he can pitch! You can see the new Broadway Banana Go the Distance right here!
What a great sneak peek at what is in store for fans in 2026! This Broadway/Bananas collab is going to be amazing.
How to Watch The Savannah Bananas
Generally, if you want to see a live game, you need to enter the ticket lottery. The lottery for 2026 is complete; however, you can still score tickets for a game at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. See all the details HERE.
Catch the Bananas on Disney+
Fans can also sometimes catch select Banana Ball games with their Disney+/ESPN subscriptions. Last summer, there were plenty of games to stream. For now, you can watch Bananaland on ESPN to learn the whole story!
Do you have tickets to Banana Ball games this year? Are you looking forward to seeing Derek Klena play? Let us know, and feel free to pass this news along to family and friends.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Katie's favorite park is Animal Kingdom. Her Disney loves include Disney mugs, Dole Whips, POG Juice, the Electrical Water Pageant, Chai Lattes from Joffrey's, and all the Disney Parks music!
