Banana Ball is coming to Pittsburgh next summer.
The Savannah Bananas and the Indianapolis Clowns are set to bring the whacky twist on traditional baseball to PNC Park in a two-game series in 2027. While the game is a little less than 10 months away, fans can already start prepping to buy their tickets.
Here's what to know.
When are Savannah Bananas playing in Pittsburgh?
The Savannah Bananas are scheduled to play the Indianapolis Clowns at PNC Park on Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7, 2027.
How to get tickets to Savannah Bananas game in Pittsburgh
Fans hoping to attend the Pittsburgh games can join a ticket lottery between now and Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Names will randomly be drawn from the lottery, and if your name is drawn, you'll be contacted for the chance to purchase tickets. Join the online lottery here.
If you're a Pirates season ticket
holder, a suite holder or a corporate partner, you'll have the chance to access a special ticket presale, with a limited number of tickets available, according to MLB's website. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
For those interested in a reserving a suite or hospitality space for the game, you'll need to pay $1,000 to be placed on the waitlist. You'll be contacted after Dec. 1 if a location is available for purchase, and if a location is no longer available for purchase or you're no longer interested in purchasing the space, the deposit can be refunded.
What is Banana Ball?
Banana Ball is a "fast-paced, fans-first version of baseball," according to the league's website. It was created by the Savannah Bananas and features 11 unique rules designed to entertain fans, including a two-hour time limit, no bunting and fan catches in the stands counting as outs.
The league has six teams: the Savannah Bananas, the Party Animals, the Firefighters, the Indianapolis Clowns, the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Texas Tailgaters.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Indianapolis Clowns during both games at PNC Park.
Finch Walker is the Pittsburgh Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Walker at FWalker@usatodayco.com. Instagram: @finchwalker_. X: @_finchwalker.
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