If last weekend’s buzz around Banana Ball at Walt Disney World was any indication, this is a show people want more of. Good news. You’re getting it.
Disney+ is rolling out several live Banana Ball games throughout June, with matchups airing across ESPN, ESPN+, and even ABC. The Savannah Bananas are front and center in what’s quickly become one of the most entertaining things in sports right now.
Here’s the full lineup for June along with the channels the games will be streamed on:
- Saturday, June 13
- Bananas vs. Firefighters (ESPN+) – 8:00 p.m. ET
- Friday, June 19
- Bananas vs. Clowns (ESPN2) – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Saturday, June 20
- Bananas vs. Clowns (ESPN+) – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Sunday, June 21
- Bananas vs. Clowns (ESPN) – 3:00 p.m. ET
- Saturday, June 27
- Bananas vs. Party Animals (ESPN) – 8:00 p.m. ET
- Sunday, June 28
- Bananas vs. Party Animals (ABC) – 4:00 p.m. ET
The late-June games against the Party Animals are especially worth watching. That rivalry fully embraces the chaos that Banana Ball is famous for, often leading to the most unpredictable and hilarious moments.
If you’re new to Banana Ball, the first thing you should know is that it’s not traditional baseball – not even close. There are dancing players, trick plays, crowd interaction, and the rules were designed to keep things moving. It’s fast, loud, and made to be fun above all else. Think Harlem Globetrotters, but baseball.
Disney making these livestreams happen makes so much sense, too. These games are going to be so much fun to watch on TV, and they totally fit into that “watch with the whole family” category. Add in the recent in-person debut at ESPN Wide World of Sports, and it’s clear this isn’t a one-off partnership, which is exciting to see.
The bottom line is that if you’ve been curious about Banana Ball after hearing all the hype, this is your easiest way in. No tickets. No travel. Just tune in and see what the chaos is about.
