Banana Ball Returns to Louisville Slugger Field in 2027

October 16, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Banana Ball is coming back to Louisville Slugger Field in 2027, as the Texas Tailgaters and Indianapolis Clowns will face off in a two-game series from Friday, July 9 through Saturday, July 10. The two-game event will bring Banana Ball's unique blend of baseball and entertainment back to downtown Louisville. Created by the Savannah Bananas, Banana Ball is a fast-paced version of baseball featuring 11 unique rules designed to maximize entertainment and fan interaction. T... Full Story


October 15, 2026 - Dayton, Ohio - The Dayton Dragons announced today that Banana Ball will visit Day Air Ballpark in Dayton in 2027. On Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7, two of the six teams in the Banana Ball Championship League will battle at Day Air Ballpark. Teams playing in Dayton will be the Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts. What is Banana Ball? Banana Ball is a fast-paced, fans-first version of baseball unlike anything you've ever seen. Created by the Savannah Bananas, Banana Ball is packe... Full Story

October 13, 2026 - DAYTON, OHIO - Cosmic Baseball, an immersive, blacklight entertainment baseball experience, today announced the 2027 touring schedule across 44 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) stadiums. The Cosmic Takeover Tour: Baseball brings high energy entertainment that blends professional baseball with a full-scale neon phenomenon at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio. Building off a massive 2026 tour that featured 74 sold out games across 30 markets and welcomed over 750K fans, resulting in a 400% increase... Full Story

October 9, 2026 - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Cosmic Baseball, an immersive, blacklight entertainment baseball experience, announces the 2027 touring schedule across 44 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) stadiums. The Cosmic Takeover Tour: Baseball brings high energy entertainment that blends professional baseball with a full-scale neon phenomenon to Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, Kentucky. Building off a massive 2026 tour that featured 74 sold out games across 30 markets and welcomed over 750K fans, resulting i... Full Story

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• Dayton Dragons to host Banana Ball game during 2027 season - MWL Dayton Daily News (October 16)
• Chattanooga’s Erlanger Park is finalist for international design award - SL Chattanooga Times & Free Press (October 11)
• Archdeacon: Sadlier a perfect addition to Dayton’s Walk of Fame - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 29)
• Tickets Now On Sale For Tennessee Baseball’s Fall Exhibition Games At Erlanger Park - SL Chattanoogan (September 28)
• Daytona Tortugas seek Jackie Robinson Ballpark name rights partner - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (September 22)
• Dayton Dragons lead Minor League Baseball in average attendance for 2026 season - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 22)
• Daytona Tortugas want naming rights deal for Jackie Robinson Ballpark - FSL Daytona Beach News-Journal (September 21)
• Through roster upheaval, ‘best manager on the planet’ Julio Morillo led the Dayton Dragons to a historic season - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 20)
• Commentary: Dayton has one of the best fanbases in the nation - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 18)
• Mitchell homer powers River Bandits to Midwest League title - MWL Quad City Times (September 16)
• Dayton Dragons: Missed chances, late homer end Midwest League title hopes - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 16)
• QC River Bandits win Midwest League Championship - MWL KWQC (September 16)
• Dragons eliminated, fall to River Bandits 2-1 in Game 2 of Midwest League Championship series - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 16)
• Randy Smith: Erlanger Park - We Got It Right - SL Chattanoogan (September 15)
• Tickets still available for Dayton Dragons game in Midwest League Championship - MWL Dayton Daily News (September 14)
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