Going Bananas in Waco: Banana Ball World Tour Landing at McLane Stadium in May 2027

The greatest show in sports is headed to Central Texas. Banana Ball is headed to McLane Stadium!

Banana Ball World Tour Heading to Baylor’s McLane Stadium in May 2027

If you spend any time on YouTube, you have probably seen Banana Ball games and added them to your bucket list. You won't have to wait long to mark it off. The Banana Ball 2027 World Tour lands at Baylor University’s McLane Stadium on May 7 and 8. The upcoming two-night event will pit the Texas Tailgaters against the Party Animals.

A Historic Event

The announcement marks a historic moment for the 12-year-old venue, marking the first time a baseball game will be played inside McLane Stadium.

Baseball That Caters to Everyone

Created by the Savannah Bananas, Banana Ball strips away traditional lulls in play with 11 specialized regulations, such as a strict ban on walks, inning-by-inning point scoring, synchronized dances, trick moves, and theatrical musical numbers.

Baylor's Plan to Increase Local Events

According to Baylor Marketing Vice President Jason Cook, teaming up with Destination Waco and local tourism districts will attract families and visitors from across the state. McLane Stadium has also expanded its calendar with a wide array of special events, including the multi-day Topgolf Live experience and 2025's The Boys from Oklahoma concert, which drew a crowd of nearly 36,000 people.

Ticket Lottery Details

Due to extreme demand across every leg of the national tour, entry passes will be distributed strictly through a random drawing system rather than open public sales.Fans must sign up for the official ticket selection pool at BananaBall.com/tickets  before the lottery window closes on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. CT.

Ticket Prices

General admission seating starts at $35, while specialized Meet-and-Greet passes begin at $125. The organization operates under a flat-rate pricing policy with no surprise processing fees or taxes added at checkout.

Fraud Warning

Tickets are sold exclusively via the primary lottery portal; any passes listed on secondary markets or third-party platforms are unofficial and likely fraudulent.