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Alvin Kamara, whose future with the Saints is in doubt due to a $10.5 million cap hit in the final year of his contract and a likely post-June 1 release, appeared with the Savannah Bananas at Neyland Stadium where he faked a hamstring injury and energized the crowd with a dance-off, as the moment sparked ongoing questions about how he fits with New Orleans.
Savannah Bananas second baseman Jackson Olson is joining ABC’s Dancing With the Stars Season 35, joining previously announced celebs Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller, with the full cast to be revealed on Sept. 2. The Banana Bowl will be streamed live on Disney+, expanding Banana Ball coverage and tying Disney+ to the Banana Bowl during Disney’s upfront announcements.
Disney’s 2026 upfront spotlighted the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Bowl streaming on Disney+ in October, featured a Billie Jean King appearance, and laid out a broad slate across Disney’s brands (Dancing with the Stars, Marvel/Disney+, FX, Hulu) with new ad-tech and partnership emphasis, signaling a focus on cross-brand reach and sponsorships.
Dancing With The Stars has added Jackson Olson, the Savannah Bananas' second baseman and content creator, as a contestant for Season 35, joining Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller; more cast members will be announced on Good Morning America on Sept. 2. The show will return this fall, simulcasting on ABC and Disney+ with Hulu streaming next-day.
OutKick reports Maggie Sajak attended a Savannah Bananas game as the girlfriend of Banana-ball star Jackson Olson, while Pat Sajak’s daughter continues in a Wheel of Fortune social-media role as Vanna White slows retirement; the piece blends celebrity chatter, Banana-ball culture, and fan reactions.
Former USC pitcher Chris Clarke, released by the Cubs shortly before his first child’s birth, has found financial security and viral fame with the Savannah Bananas’ Banana Ball league, delivering a standout four-inning outing before a record 102,000 crowd at Kyle Field as ESPN/Disney broadcasts boost the show-first format and a year-round contract opens doors to MLB possibilities.
Broadway star Derek Klena is joining the Savannah Bananas, a team in the viral Banana Ball baseball league known for its entertainment and TikTok appeal, with the preseason starting in February and regular season in April, including a notable game at Yankee Stadium.
The Savannah Bananas announced their 2026 Banana Ball season, adding two new teams, the Loco Beach Coconuts and Indianapolis Clowns, to a 50-game regular season across 75 stadiums in 45 states, culminating in the Banana Bowl championship in October.
The Savannah Bananas are set to tour 75 stadiums across 45 states in 2026, featuring their unique 'Banana Ball' games, with new teams joining the roster, and fans can enter a lottery for tickets until October 31.
The Savannah Bananas' innovative Banana Ball games are set to be played at Comerica Park in Detroit on September 18-19, 2026, featuring unique rules and fan participation, with tickets starting at $40 and a lottery system for purchase.
The viral Savannah Bananas are scheduled to play in Eugene, Oregon, at Autzen Stadium on June 27-28, 2026, with tickets available through a lottery system until October 31, 2025.
The Savannah Bananas will kick off their 2026 World Tour with games in Tallahassee, including the first non-football event at the renovated Doak Campbell Stadium, with tickets available through a lottery system.
Autzen Stadium will host Banana Ball games featuring the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals on June 27-28, 2026, with ticket lotteries opening in October 2025. Banana Ball is a fan-focused, entertaining variation of baseball with unique rules and a festive atmosphere, aiming to broaden the sport's appeal.
The Savannah Bananas, a unique and entertaining baseball team from Georgia known for their trick plays and lively routines, will make their New York debut with two sold-out exhibition games at Yankee Stadium, bringing a new, fun twist to the sport and expanding their national presence.
Grayson Stadium in Savannah, built in 1926 and rich in baseball history, is now home to the innovative Savannah Bananas, a team famous for its unique Banana Ball rules and viral popularity, which has helped preserve the historic venue while blending tradition with modern entertainment.