Banana Ball sets first Mexico and Canada games, introduces two-field ‘360’ format

Banana Ball will leave the United States for the first time in 2027, with the touring league scheduling games in Mexico and Canada as it expands its reach beyond the American ballpark circuit.

The official 2027 schedule lists Savannah Bananas games in Monterrey, Mexico, on Feb. 5 and 6, followed by Party Animals games in Tijuana on Feb. 12 and 13. Canada will enter the schedule later, with games listed in Toronto and Winnipeg during August.

The international dates are the clearest sign yet that Banana Ball is treating its touring model as more than a domestic novelty. The league began as a Savannah-based baseball attraction before moving into a full-time touring operation, and its official history records the creation of the Banana Ball Championship League in 2024 and a six-team road season in 2026.

The 2027 expansion also changes the physical layout of one game. Banana Ball 360 is scheduled to debut at Notre Dame Stadium on June 26. The concept uses two fields positioned in different parts of the football stadium, with teams changing fields between innings.

That setup is intended to make the viewing experience less dependent on a single best seating section. In a conventional baseball stadium, distance and viewing angle vary sharply from one part of the crowd to another. A rotating, two-field design could give more spectators a closer look at portions of the game, although the format will also require fans to follow a less familiar flow of play.

The Notre Dame game is listed on the official schedule as a matchup between the Savannah Bananas and the Texas Tailgaters. The schedule does not yet provide a start time for that contest.

The international rollout comes as Banana Ball continues to build a large audience around short-form entertainment, unusual rules and highly theatrical presentation. The league’s official history says the first game using its foundational rule set took place in 2020, while the Party Animals’ team history identifies that club as a rival created to compete against the Bananas.

For fans outside the United States, access will initially be tied to the league’s ticket process rather than conventional open sales. Banana Ball says the 2027 tour lottery is available to residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico, and that entries close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Oct. 31, 2026. Entering the lottery does not guarantee the opportunity to buy tickets.

That detail matters because the international announcement is not simply a matter of adding games to a calendar. It tests whether Banana Ball’s U.S. demand can translate into cross-border travel, local venue operations and audiences who may know the brand primarily through online video rather than in-person events.

The first test comes in Mexico in February. The Canadian dates later in the year will show whether the league can sustain attention after its initial expansion announcement. The 360 game, meanwhile, will test whether Banana Ball’s emphasis on spectacle can be built into the architecture of the event itself rather than left to choreography between innings.

Tickets for the 2027 tour are not yet generally on sale, according to the league’s help center. Fans selected through the lottery will receive an opportunity to purchase tickets, not an automatic reservation.