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MLB and football stadiums will host each of the ten games of the new agreement, including historic Fenway Park, picturesque Camden Yards, and raucous Memorial Stadium, home of the Clemson Tigers, adding to the electrifying atmosphere that has become synonymous with Banana Ball.<\/p>\n<p>The summer of the Savannah Bananas will be showcased on Friday and Saturday nights on ESPN or ESPN2, with all ten games also simulcast live on Disney+ and ESPN+.<\/p><div id=\"morty-4071005069\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The Savannah Bananas have mastered the art of blending baseball with entertainment, creating an experience that resonates with fans of all ages, regardless of their baseball knowledge,&#8221; said Brent Colborne, ESPN Vice President of Programming &amp; Content Strategy. &#8220;Their unique approach embodies two of ESPN&#8217;s key goals: reaching new audiences and inspiring the next generation of youth athletes. With Banana Ball showcased on ESPN and Disney linear and streaming platforms, we are confident new, avid fans will be created.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our relationship with ESPN has been outstanding for the Savannah Bananas and for the sport of Banana Ball,&#8221; said Jesse Cole, founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas. &#8220;As the &#8216;Greatest Show in Sports&#8221; makes its way to sold-out MLB, College Football, and NFL Stadiums, ESPN is the perfect place to showcase the electricity of the game as we near the launch of the Banana Ball Championship League in 2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ESPN&#8217;s summer of Banana Ball will begin with a Savannah Bananas record-breaking crowd on Saturday, April 26, when over 80,000 fans fill Memorial Stadium on the campus of Clemson University, the first of three consecutive games played in football stadiums. 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