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See the full story · 1 sourcesReady to go bananas? The Savannah Bananas are bringing back their iconic and playful form of baseball to St. Louis this weekend.
The Bananas will face their rivals, the Loco Beach Coconuts, in back-to-back games at Busch Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22.
Here's what to know about the Savannah Bananas' return to Missouri.
Where will the Savannah Bananas play in St. Louis?
The Bananas will play two games in St. Louis at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals .
How to get tickets for Savanna Bananas in St. Louis
Official tickets for both games are sold out, but some are available on resale markets. StubHub has tickets available for as low as $97 for Friday's game and $95 for Saturday's game .
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When will the Savannah Bananas play at Busch Stadium?
The Bananas will play at Busch Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22. Both games will start at 7 p.m. CT.
Here are the game-day schedules for both games:
2:00 p.m: Pre-Game Plaza opens
2:00 p.m: Player appearances begin
3:00 p.m: Before the Peel begins
4:30 p.m: Gates open
6:30 p.m: Show starts
7:00 p.m: First Pitch
The Cardinals Nation complex in Ballpark Village will host pregame parties on Friday and Saturday and will feature food, drinks and live music. The events run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Pregame party tickets are required for both events and are separate from game tickets.
Fans with game tickets can attend the free "Before the Peel" pregame show at 3 p.m. at Together Credit Union Plaza outside of Ballpark Village, where players from the Bananas and the Coconuts will make appearances.
How to watch Savannah Bananas games at Busch Stadium
Friday's game will stream on the Savannah Bananas' official YouTube channel , the ESPN App and Disney+ at 7 p.m. CT.
Saturday's game will also stream on YouTube, the ESPN App and Disney+ , and will also air on ESPN2.
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What is the weather forecast for the Savannah Bananas games in St. Louis?
The National Weather Service calls for sunny conditions with a high near 85 degrees on Saturday, and sunny conditions with a high near 82 degrees on Sunday.
Banana Ball rules 2026
Here are the 13 rules of Banana Ball, per its website.
Every Inning Counts: Each inning is worth one point. The team with more runs in that inning gets the point. In the final inning, each run equals a point.
Two-Hour Time Limit: Each game lasts two hours and no new inning can start after an hour and 50 minutes.
No Stepping Out: Batters must remain in the batter’s box or be assessed a strike. It keeps things moving.
No Bunting: No bunts. A bunt warrants an ejection.
Batters Can Steal First: A batter can reach first base without hitting the ball. This is allowed if a catcher drops a pitch or the ball gets away.
The Ball-Four Sprint: There are no walks. If a pitcher throws ball four, the batter begins a Ball-Four Sprint, whereas the batter runs immediately, the ball becomes dead, the seven infielders must touch the ball in sequence and only after they’ve touched the ball does the play become live again. (That usually allows the batter to reach second base.)
No Mound Visits: Coaches aren’t allowed to visit the pitcher on the mound.
Fan Catch Out: The most famous Banana Ball rule deems batters out if a fan catches their foul ball in the stands. (Bring a glove.)
Showdown Tiebreaker: In the event of a tie game, there are no extra innings. Instead, there’s a three-round Showdown. In Round 1, a hitter tries to score. The defense has a pitcher, catcher and fielders. In Round 2, only the pitcher and catcher defend. In Round 3, the bases are loaded and every round scored equals one point. The teams continue until one wins.
The Golden Batter Rule: A team can send any hitter in the lineup up to bat at any time. This is called the Golden Batter.
Pitchers Must Finish the Inning: Pitchers getting shelled aren’t allowed to be swapped out during an inning. This keeps things moving.
Fan Challenges: The crowd can challenge one umpire call per game via a review.
Equalizer Point: If the road team has more trick plays than the home team going into the final inning, they will receive a point.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Savannah Bananas in St. Louis this weekend. How to get tickets, stream
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