What Is Banana Ball? Savannah's Game, Explained

Banana Ball is a faster, fan-first version of baseball created by the Savannah Bananas at Historic Grayson Stadium. Games are built to finish in about two hours, teams earn a point for each inning they win, and players perform for the crowd throughout. From October 1 to 4, 2026, the first Banana Ball Championship League Playoffs came home to Grayson Stadium. Savannah Scone Company celebrated with a Banana Bananza menu October 1 to 3.

What is Banana Ball?

Banana Ball is baseball rebuilt around the fans. The Savannah Bananas started playing exhibition games under their own rules in 2018 and moved to Banana Ball full time in 2023. The format keeps the athleticism and cuts the waiting. Each inning is its own contest worth a point, and games wrap in about two hours. Between pitches you'll see choreographed dances, scoring celebrations, and players treating the whole stadium as part of the game. The league updates its rules often, so the details shift from season to season.

Why is Banana Ball a big deal in Savannah?

Banana Ball was born here. The Bananas have played at Grayson Stadium since their first season in 2016, and the team reports selling out every home game there since. In 2026 the sport was scheduled for 75 stadiums in 45 states, with six teams in the new Banana Ball Championship League.

We know something about local things growing up. Savannah Scone Company started in a home kitchen and now bakes more than 200 scone flavors and ships nationwide through Goldbelly. A hometown team with a national following is a story Savannah can be proud of.

What happened in Savannah October 1–4?

The inaugural Banana Ball Championship League Playoffs ran October 1 to 4 at Historic Grayson Stadium. Four teams competed for two spots in the first Banana Bowl, the league's championship game, on October 10 in Washington, D.C. Visit Savannah hosted events across town all four days, including a player meet-and-greet at City Market on Thursday, October 1. If you're heading downtown, our guide to parking in downtown Savannah will save you a few laps.

What was the Banana Bananza at Savannah Scone Company?

Banana Bananza was our Banana Ball celebration: a three-day lineup of banana scones from Thursday, October 1, through Saturday, October 3, 2026.

See this week's menu for what's in the case now.

Every scone is baked at our Midtown Bakeshop. On Thursday and Friday, the Bananza was at both shops. On Saturday, it was at our Downtown Coffee Shop & Scone Shop on Congress Street only, since Midtown is closed on weekends.

• Midtown Bakeshop, 713 E 65th St: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Downtown Coffee Shop & Scone Shop, 31 W Congress St: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Can I get Savannah Scone Company scones outside Savannah?

Yes. We ship nationwide through Goldbelly, so fans who came for the playoffs can keep a little Savannah on the kitchen counter. See what's shipping now on our Goldbelly page.