The Savannah Bananas are coming to Kinnick Stadium.
The University of Iowa, in partnership with the Iowa City Area Sports Commission, will welcome the professional exhibition baseball team on July 3-4, 2026, at the home of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. Both games will start at 7 p.m. CT.
Main stand tickets to this outdoor event will be sold through the Savannah Bananas and its ticketing platform. Fans interested in obtaining tickets to the event are encouraged to join the ticket lottery before it closes at 10:59 p.m. CT on Oct. 31, 2025. Joining the list does not guarantee the opportunity to buy tickets. A random drawing will take place before the event for the chance to purchase available tickets. If selected, fans will have an opportunity to continue through the verification process.
Savannah Bananas will play in Iowa City in 2026
The Savannah Bananas will play two games in Iowa City. Both will be at Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. The games will be played July 3-4, 2026. Both games will start at 7 p.m. CT.
The Bananas played games at Principal Park in Des Moines in 2023.
What is Savannah Bananas’ baseball?
The Savannah Bananas have their own version of baseball called Banana Ball, which includes on-field antics like choreographed dances, crazy rules, trick plays, fun props and constant crowd interaction to keep fans engaged.
Which college football stadiums are the Savannah Bananas playing in?
The Bananas have played games in college football stadiums in the past, including at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium in the 2025 season.
In addition to Kinnick Stadium, they have games at Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium, Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium, Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium, North Carolina’s Kenan Stadium, Oregon’s Autzen Stadium and Texas A&M’s Kyle Field on the 2026 schedule.
How do I get Savannah Bananas tickets for the 2026 games in Iowa City?
Fans must enter a Bananas lottery list by Oct. 31 on the organization’s website to have a chance to purchase tickets.
Who made the announcement that that Bananas are coming to Iowa City?
The announcement of Iowa City and Kinnick Stadium was made by 8-year-old Hugh Harvey of Donahue, Iowa. The Savannah Bananas flew Harvey and his family to Savannah, Georgia, for the live team announcement. Harvey and everyone in attendance at Grayson Stadium participated in a special ‘Iowa Wave’ to patients and their families at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital following the announcement.
“Kinnick is more than a stadium, it is a stage for unforgettable moments,” said Beth Goetz, Iowa athletics director. “From hosting the first outdoor wrestling meet in NCAA history, to welcoming record-breaking crowds for an outdoor women’s basketball game, our venue has long been a place where tradition meets innovation. We believe the Savannah Bananas’ unique brand of baseball and entertainment will be a perfect addition to that legacy.”
The Iowa sports information department contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Savannah Bananas will play at Kinnick Stadium in 2026. Game date, how to get tickets
Reporting by Hawk Central report / Des Moines Register
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