Banana Ball games scheduled at Charlotte Knights' Truist Field in 2027

Banana Ball, a baseball game known for its entertaining and unconventional style, is set to return to North Carolina in 2027, including two dates at Truist Field in Charlotte, according to foxy99.com and k1047.com.

The games in Charlotte will feature the Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts teams playing on Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, 2027, at the home of the Charlotte Knights in Uptown Charlotte.

In addition to the Charlotte games, Banana Ball will also be played at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on June 18 and 19, 2027, where the Durham Bulls compete.

This year, Banana Ball games at Truist Field attracted over 27,000 attendees, as reported by the Charlotte Knights, highlighting the event's popularity in the region.

Previous events have seen strong attendance, including a sold-out game at Bank of America Stadium in 2025 and a sold-out game at UNC's Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill last year, according to Axios Charlotte.

Fans interested in attending the 2027 games can enter a Banana Ball Ticket Lottery to purchase tickets, with game times to be announced later.