The Savannah Bananas are coming to Kenan Stadium. Here’s how to get tickets
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- Savannah Bananas will play at UNC’s Kenan Stadium on April 11–12, 2026.
- Tickets enter a random lottery open through Oct. 31, 2025; prices start $35.
- UNC frames the Bananas event as a revenue and fan engagement initiative.
Chapel Hill is about to get a taste of banana ball.
The viral Savannah Bananas are bringing their high-energy, entertainment-first brand of baseball to UNC’s Kenan Stadium in April 2026. The Bananas, known for their circus-like shows and in-game antics, will face off against the Texas Tailgaters on April 11 and 12 as part of their 2026 45-state tour.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the world-famous Savannah Bananas to Chapel Hill,” UNC Deputy Athletic Director Rick Barakat said in a statement. “Combining the Bananas’ innovation and excitement with the storied tradition of Kenan Stadium will create an unforgettable experience for fans across the state and beyond.
The Bananas have redefined fan engagement in sports, and we can’t wait to see them take the field on campus at UNC this spring.”
The Bananas have appeared in North Carolina before, including matchups at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in 2024 and a partnership that same year with Miracle League of the Triangle.
The event is an example of the many ways UNC Athletics has looked to drive revenue under the leadership of Barakat, who joined the athletics department as its Chief Revenue Officer in March.
“We didn’t talk a lot about special events, but that’s another area of focus,” Barakat told the N&O in August. “Can we bring more entertainment to campus through our venues, and give Carolina fans more than just the athletic events we all know and love?”
How to get tickets to Savannah Bananas in Chapel Hill
To get a ticket, join the online ticket lottery by Oct. 31, 2025 at the link here. Slots for a chance to buy tickets are determined by random drawing. Tickets start at $35 for standard admission, with meet-and-greet tickets starting at $100, available through the official lottery on FansFirstTickets.com. UNC organizers stress that tickets found elsewhere may be fraudulent.