Banana Ball coming to WSAV CW in July
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BURBANK, CA. () – The Savannah Bananas will make their broadcast television debut Sunday, July 27 on CW. The Bananas are bringing their unique brand of baseball to Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. More than 40,000 fans have tickets to the sold-out game but you have a virtual seat behind home plate.

“The Savannah Bananas have taken the sports world by storm through their high-energy blend of baseball and entertainment that connects with viewers of all ages,” said Mike Perman, Senior Vice President, CW Sports. “We are thrilled to partner with them for their broadcast television debut, and we cannot wait to bring our audience every unpredictable play in front of what promises to be an electric atmosphere in Philadelphia.”

“Banana Ball on The CW is a no-brainer,” said Jesse Cole, founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas. “After seeing their recent commitment to sports, we knew this could be a great partnership. With the speed and entertainment of Banana Ball, we look forward to creating new fans together in the years to come.”

The Savannah Bananas have earned worldwide fame with their one-of-a-kind brand of “Banana Ball” – the fastest and most entertaining game of baseball. Known for their choreographed dances, epic scoring celebrations, flaming bats and an array of other antics, the team has sold out every game at historic Grayson Stadium since their first season in 2016. The team currently boasts over 9.8 million followers on TikTok, outnumbering every franchise in Major League Baseball (as well as every team in the NFL, NBA, and NHL). The Bananas have been featured on ESPN, CNN, and CBS News and in Sports Illustrated.

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