NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Caesars Superdome is being transformed right into a baseball diamond this weekend for the first time in 22 years as the Savannah Bananas bring their model of baseball to New Orleans for the first time.
The Savannah Bananas face the Party Animals in two sold-out video games — Saturday, March 14, with first pitch at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, with first pitch at 3:30 p.m.
Banana Ball encompasses a dancing umpire, “dad bod” cheerleaders, a participant on stilts and a family-oriented following. The six-team league operates below a distinct algorithm than conventional baseball, together with a two-hour time restrict, no walks, no bunting, no stepping out of the batter’s field, no mound visits and a rule permitting followers to catch a foul ball for an out. The Savannah Bananas even have extra TikTok followers than any Major League Baseball group.
The Savannah Bananas launched in January 2016, initially promoting solely a handful of tickets. Owner Jesse Cole and his spouse Emily offered their home to fund one other try at the idea. Within weeks, the group offered out with its fan-focused format, and the tour has continued to promote out occasions since.
Cole, often called “The Man in the Yellow Tux,” stated the New Orleans cease is a milestone for the group.
“It’s unbelievable when you think about it because it’s one of the most iconic stadiums in the world,” Cole stated. “There’s only a handful of groups that have sold out this place multiple nights. You think Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, U2, and to think of the WrestleManias and Super Bowls are here. And now a little small team from Savannah is here and sold it out twice. It’s unbelievable.”
Event schedule
Pre-game occasions are held in Champion’s Square and are open solely to followers with a sport ticket.
Saturday, March 14:
- 3:30 p.m. — Champion’s Square opens; gamers meet followers
- 4:30 p.m. — Pre-Party Live Show on the Plaza Stage
- 4:45 p.m. — Banana Ball Backstage on the subject
- 5:20 p.m. — Player and Cast March
- 5:30 p.m. — Seating bowl opens
- 6:30 p.m. — The Greatest Show in Sports begins
- 7:00 p.m. — First pitch
- 9:00–9:30 p.m. — Post-Game Plaza Party
Sunday, March 15:
- 10:00 a.m. — Champion’s Square opens; gamers meet followers
- 10:30 a.m. — Pre-Party Live Show on the Plaza Stage
- 10:45 a.m. — Banana Ball Backstage on the subject
- 11:20 a.m. — Player and Cast March
- 12:30 p.m. — The Greatest Show in Sports begins
- 3:30 p.m. — First pitch
- Post-Game Plaza Party to comply with
The Superdome’s clear bag coverage might be in impact. No money might be accepted. Ride shares are inspired, and a drop-off and pick-up zone might be obtainable on Poydras Street.
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