San Antonio, October 10, 2025
News Summary
The Banana Ball baseball franchise is set to return to San Antonio after two sold-out games this year. The Texas Tailgaters will face the Loco Beach Coconuts in June 2026, adding excitement to the local sports scene. This unique league featuring innovative rules aims to provide fans with an engaging experience, continuing the franchise’s success in the Alamo City.
San Antonio — The Banana Ball baseball franchise will return to San Antonio in 2026 after hosting two sold-out games at Wolff Stadium earlier this year. The announcement was made during a Thursday night livestream and names, dates and new franchises were included in the announcement.
Key details at a glance
The Texas Tailgaters will return to the Alamo City on June 26-27, 2026, and will face the Loco Beach Coconuts, one of the newest Banana Ball franchises. The games will take place at Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio. In addition to the Coconuts, the organization announced the addition of the Indianapolis Clowns to the Banana Ball Championship League. The league now consists of six teams: Savannah Bananas, Tailgaters, Party Animals, Firefighters, Coconuts, and Clowns.
Supporting schedule and venue information
The Texas Tailgaters are the only Banana Ball team based in Texas and will headline 12 games in 2026. The Tailgaters will also play at Kyle Field in College Station on May 2, 2026, and at Globe Life Field in Arlington on September 24-26, 2026. The full schedule for all Banana Ball team games for 2026 will be made available as planning and ticketing progress.
What makes Banana Ball different
Banana Ball features 11 unique rules and has gained substantial popularity due to its significant social media presence and fan-centered games. The product mixes shortened and modified baseball rules with live-entertainment elements and crowd interaction. Players spend time before games creating memorable experiences for fans, including tailgating and signing autographs. Unique entertainment aspects include players riding unicycles during games, contributing to the fun and community engagement. Fans and players participate in playful activities, such as hot dog catching contests, adding to the game’s festive nature.
Recent attendance and local reception
Earlier this month, a separate set of games showcased a sold-out audience of 7,000 fans each night when the Party Animals faced the Texas Tailgaters at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Earlier this year, the franchise hosted two sold-out games at Wolff Stadium earlier this year, which helped set the stage for the return announcement and influenced local scheduling decisions.
Why this matters locally
The combination of a returning team, high recent attendance and an expanding league roster creates multiple opportunities for local engagement and ticketed events across the 2026 season. The announcement during a Thursday night livestream places the planning window several months ahead of the scheduled fixtures, providing time for partnerships, ticket sales and local event organization around the June games in San Antonio.
What to expect next
Organizers plan to publish the full 2026 schedule for all Banana Ball team games. Fans interested in attendance and event participation should watch for that release and venue-specific announcements tied to Nelson Wolff Stadium, Kyle Field and Globe Life Field dates already listed for the Tailgaters.
Key features table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Return city | San Antonio |
| Home stadium (San Antonio) | Nelson Wolff Stadium |
| Headlining team (Texas) | The Texas Tailgaters (only Banana Ball team based in Texas) |
| New franchises announced | Loco Beach Coconuts; Indianapolis Clowns |
| League size | Six teams |
| Unique rules | 11 unique rules |
Timeline
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier this year | The Banana Ball baseball franchise hosted two sold-out games at Wolff Stadium earlier this year. | Occurred |
| Earlier this month | Earlier this month, a separate set of games showcased a sold-out audience of 7,000 fans each night when the Party Animals faced the Texas Tailgaters at Nelson Wolff Stadium. | Occurred |
| Thursday night (announcement) | The announcement was made during a Thursday night livestream. | Announcement |
| May 2, 2026 | The Tailgaters will also play at Kyle Field in College Station on May 2, 2026. | Scheduled |
| June 26-27, 2026 | The Texas Tailgaters will return to the Alamo City on June 26-27, 2026 to face the Loco Beach Coconuts. | Scheduled |
| September 24-26, 2026 | The Tailgaters will also play at Globe Life Field in Arlington on September 24-26, 2026. | Scheduled |
| To be announced | The full schedule for all Banana Ball team games for 2026 will be made available. | Pending |
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FAQ
When will the Banana Ball baseball franchise return to San Antonio?
The Banana Ball baseball franchise will return to San Antonio in 2026 after hosting two sold-out games at Wolff Stadium earlier this year.
How was the announcement delivered?
The announcement was made during a Thursday night livestream.
When will the Texas Tailgaters return to the Alamo City?
The Texas Tailgaters will return to the Alamo City on June 26-27, 2026.
Who will the Tailgaters face in San Antonio?
The Tailgaters will face the Loco Beach Coconuts, one of the newest Banana Ball franchises.
Where will the San Antonio games be played?
The games will take place at Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio.
Were any new teams added to the league?
In addition to the Coconuts, the organization announced the addition of the Indianapolis Clowns to the Banana Ball Championship League.
How many teams are in the league now?
The league now consists of six teams: Savannah Bananas, Tailgaters, Party Animals, Firefighters, Coconuts, and Clowns.
What are some unique aspects of Banana Ball?
Banana Ball features 11 unique rules and has gained substantial popularity due to its significant social media presence and fan-centered games.
Is the Tailgaters a Texas-based team and how many games will they headline?
The Texas Tailgaters are the only Banana Ball team based in Texas and will headline 12 games in 2026.
Where else will the Tailgaters play in 2026?
The Tailgaters will also play at Kyle Field in College Station on May 2, 2026, and at Globe Life Field in Arlington on September 24-26, 2026.
When will the full schedule be available?
The full schedule for all Banana Ball team games for 2026 will be made available.
What recent attendance figures were reported locally?
Earlier this month, a separate set of games showcased a sold-out audience of 7,000 fans each night when the Party Animals faced the Texas Tailgaters at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
How do players interact with fans?
Players spend time before games creating memorable experiences for fans, including tailgating and signing autographs.
What entertainment elements are part of Banana Ball games?
Unique entertainment aspects include players riding unicycles during games, contributing to the fun and community engagement.
What fan activities occur during games?
Fans and players participate in playful activities, such as hot dog catching contests, adding to the game’s festive nature.
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Additional Resources
- KSAT News: Banana Ball Announces Its Return to San Antonio in 2026
- Wikipedia: Banana Ball
- News4 San Antonio: Banana Ball Takes Over San Antonio
- Google Search: Banana Ball San Antonio
- KSAT News: Sights & Sounds from Banana Ball in San Antonio
- Google Scholar: Banana Ball
- Express News: Texas Tailgaters & Banana Ball San Antonio Games
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Banana Ball
- News4 San Antonio: Texas Tailgaters & Party Animals Show
- Google News: Banana Ball Texas Tailgaters
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