FRISCO, TX – In a televised announcement on October 9, the Savannah Bananas unveiled their two new teams: the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns.
The news brings good news for Banana Ball fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 2026 offers multiple opportunities to see Banana Ball in person.
Mark Crocco will be the coach of the Coconuts. Shane Victorino, a former MLB World Series champion, will also serve in the new role of primetime coach.
The Indianapolis Clowns are coached by Errick Fox. Former World Series champion Ryan Howard will be the team’s primetime coach.
In Savannah, GA, the rebirth of the Indianapolis Clowns has just been announced as the newest Banana Ball team. Pictured on the left is the Clowns’ manager, Errick Fox, and in the middle is the big one @ryanhowardthe team’s Prime Time game manager! @TheSavBananas @MLBNetworkRadio @NLBMuseumKC @royal pic.twitter.com/DbVd0eRqeN
— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) October 10, 2025
The Clowns take their name from a former team from the Negro Leagues, a league of all-black baseball players in the 1920s.
They will play their games at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, which is the oldest surviving professional baseball stadium in the country, according to Wikipedia.
Banana Ball will return to Frisco in 2026
Banana Ball returns to Riders Field March 7-8 and this time will feature a new team just announced – the Loco Beach Coconuts – against the Texas Tailgaters.
Banana Ball is something you have to see in person to truly appreciate. I was lucky enough to cover it on their first visit, when 10,000 fans showed up for every match.
Banana Ball will take over Arlington
The Texas Tailgaters bring the party to Globe Life Field when they take on the Savannah Bananas in a three-game series from September 25-27, 2026.
The Banana Ball Championship League
The Banana Ball Championship League will begin with a preseason, the Banana Ball Open, running from February 26 to April 12, 2026. The regular season will include 50 matches from April to September.
The top three teams will compete against the winner of the Banana Ball Open to see who will advance to the first-ever Banana Bowl on Oct. 10, 2026, according to a news release.
All of this news is exciting for Banana Ball fans everywhere.
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