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Savannah Bananas Sold-Out Game Drives $18 M Economic Impact

5/4/2026

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Savannah Bananas Impact

The Savannah Bananas played a sold-out game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, on Saturday night.
The event generated an estimated $18 million in direct economic impact for local businesses.
Hotel McCoy sold out within a week of the game announcement, according to marketing manager Chloe Weihausen.
Employees and students noted a crowded downtown atmosphere with many fans wearing yellow, similar to a typical A&M game day.

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Make-A-Wish Gifts

Make-A-Wish gave a six-year-old with congenital heart disease a Savannah Bananas experience after the May 2, 2026 game.
The event streamed live on YouTube, ESPN2 and Disney+, reaching a national audience.
Founder Jesse Cole said he wants a billion fans, highlighting the franchise’s growth ambition.
Kyle Field’s temporary baseball dimensions measured 185 ft left, 261 ft center, 375 ft right and 429 ft deepest.
Tour will stop at Neyland Stadium (101,821) May 23 and Autzen Stadium June 27-28.

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Savannah Bananas Lose

A record crowd of over 102,000 fans watched the Savannah Bananas lose 4-3 to the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field.
Dude Perfect performed a dunk on the plate umpire during the entertainment segment.
Belton native Seth Markham served as the “Ninja Umpire,” saying experience was the loudest he’d felt and friends’ texts from the stands made it especially meaningful.
He noted Banana Ball offers a unique path for aspiring participants.

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Savannah Bananas Impact

The Savannah Bananas played a sold-out game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, on Saturday night.
The event generated an estimated $18 million in direct economic impact for local businesses.
Hotel McCoy sold out within a week of the game announcement, according to marketing manager Chloe Weihausen.
Employees and students noted a crowded downtown atmosphere with many fans wearing yellow, similar to a typical A&M game day.

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