TNT Sports has partnered with the Savannah Bananas to broadcast 19 Banana Ball games on truTV and simulcast them on HBO Max from August 16 to October 11, 2025, culminating in the first-ever Banana Ball Tour Championship.
This deal significantly expands coverage from the five games aired last season, showcasing the fast-paced, entertainment-driven Banana Ball league, often compared to the Harlem Globetrotters for its choreographed dances, trick plays, and fan engagement.
Key Details of the Broadcast...Start Date: August 16, 2025, with the Savannah Bananas facing The Firefighters at Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago White Sox’s home) at 8 p.m. ET.
MLB Ballparks: The coverage includes games at six MLB stadiums over eight consecutive weekends:
- Rate Field (Chicago)
- PNC Park (Pittsburgh)
- Petco Park (San Diego)
- Yankee Stadium (The Bronx)
- T-Mobile Park (Seattle)
- Daikin Park (Houston)
- Additional Venue: A weekend series at Grayson Stadium, the Savannah Bananas’ home in Savannah, Georgia.
Games air primarily in primetime on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, with truTV and Max offering live simulcasts. All Max subscribers, including those on the ad-supported plan ($9.99/month), can access these games, unlike other B/R Sports content requiring Standard ($16.99/month) or Premium ($20.99/month) plans.