Neyland Stadium Turned into a baseball field for the Savannah Bananas
The Savannah Bananas are bringing Banana Ball to Neyland Stadium on May 23, 2026. See drone video of the stadium’s baseball diamond for the game!
Randy Sartin, Special to the News Sentinel
Neyland Stadium has provided plenty of entertaining games over the years, but none have been quite as a-peel-ing as what the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s college football cathedral will host May 23.
The Savannah Bananas − on their 190-game Banana Ball World Tour − will make their second and final stop in Knoxville at Neyland Stadium in front of more than 100,000 fans.
The Bananas’ famous modern twist on America’s pastime features a showdown with the Texas Tailgaters, and fans will have multiple ways to join in on the fun before and during the game.
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If you weren’t able to grab tickets, which have been sold out since December, you can still follow along by streaming the action on the Savannah Bananas’ YouTube channel, as well as the ESPN app and Disney+.
Here’s a look at when to show up and when to tune in May 23 to the Savannah Bananas vs. Texas Tailgaters at Neyland Stadium.
May 23 schedule for Bananas at Neyland
2 p.m. Banana Ball merges the excitement of live sports with outside-the-box fan experiences, and the action begins hours before first pitch. The Pre-Game Plaza along Phillip Fulmer Way and Peyton Manning Pass opens at 2 p.m. with player appearances, live music and dance parties.
3 p.m. Festivities continue throughout the plaza leading up to the game, where the “Before the Peel” show takes place at 3 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Once the gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the anticipation shifts to inside the stadium, expect a rush of fans filling the 101,915-capacity venue just like they do on fall football Saturdays.
6:30 p.m. You’ll want to be inside Neyland Stadium at least 30 minutes before first pitch as player introductions begin with more music and choreographed dancing at 6:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Once the pre-game festivities conclude, it will be time to play baseball − the Banana way. The fun-spirited, fan-involved action gives you a chance to determine the outcome of the game. Be sure you’re paying attention to foul balls hit into the stands if you want to help the team make an out!
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More info for Banana Ball at Neyland Stadium
Attendees can only bring one clear bag − no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches − inside, along with a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.
Artificial noisemakers, open umbrellas, selfie sticks, signs and stadium seats with arms or side pockets are prohibited. No weapons or smoking are allowed.
Arriving at Neyland Stadium will mimic fall football games. Leaving the venue, however, will involve a newer process implemented May 2 for the Luke Combs concert.
Once the two-hour time limit for Banana Ball has been reached and fans begin to leave the stadium, Neyland Drive will feature three westbound lanes guiding cars to Alcoa Highway, I-40 and Kingston Pike.
The far left-lane will be dedicated as a Kingston Pike express lane to provide faster access, and no eastbound traffic will be allowed on the road.
Trevor McGee covers the Knoxville Smokies and One Knox SC for Knox News. Email: trevor.mcgee@knoxnews.com
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