Banana Ball Returns to Baton Rouge — Party Animals vs Texas Tailgaters

Banana Ball is sliding into Baton Rouge this August. If you’re ready for a baseball experience that flips the script, swing by Alex Box Stadium on August 8 and 9 to see the Party Animals go head-to-head with the Texas Tailgaters.

What to Expect

This isn’t your traditional baseball game. Banana Ball swaps strategy for spectacle and stats for showmanship.

Expect:

• Batters stealing first on a whim

• Fans catching foul balls for outs

• Strict 2-hour games

• No bunting or stepping outside the box

The Party Animals bring flair and creativity, while the Texas Tailgaters inject Lone Star swagger, live music, and Texas-sized fun.

Local Flavor

For Louisiana locals, players like Taj Porter, a former Southern University star from Mandeville, bring extra homegrown pride. And Zach Watson, former LSU centerfielder from 2016 to 2019, will be returning to Alex Box with family and friends cheering him on.

Why You Should Go

It’s not just a game—it’s a show. Think choreography, walk-up songs, flips, dancing, and theatrical big baseball moments. This is an event, a community experience, and a party.

Call to Action

Ready for a night of fast, fun entertainment in Baton Rouge? Score your tickets now on StubHub or join the ticket interest list for next year. Don’t miss out on Banana Ball history playfully unfolding downtown.

Join us at Alex Box under the lights. Can’t wait to see you there!

— Brian Mackey