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BANANA BALL RETURNS TO SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY PARK IN 2027!
October 16, 2026
EL PASO, TEXAS – October 16, 2026 – Banana Ball is coming back to El Paso! Southwest University Park will welcome back the Texas Tailgaters, the 2026 Banana Bowl champions, as they take on the Party Animals on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, 2027, for two unforgettable nights of high-energy baseball and entertainment.
The official Banana Ball Ticket Lottery List is open now. Fans are strongly encouraged to register at bananaball.com/tickets to purchase tickets for the El Paso games. Joining the lottery list does not guarantee the opportunity to purchase tickets.
Banana Ball’s El Paso debut in May 2026 drew sold-out crowds for both nights at Southwest University Park, where the Texas Tailgaters swept their two-game series against the Firefighters. The Tailgaters won the May 15 opener 2–1 in Banana Ball points, scoring four runs to the Firefighters’ three, before securing a 4–1 points victory on May 16 with nine runs to the Firefighters’ six.
Known for its fast-paced rules, lively atmosphere, and crowd-pleasing antics, Banana Ball has become a nationwide sensation, selling out stadiums across the country. Following its El Paso debut in 2026, Banana Ball returns to the Borderplex with a new matchup, bringing the energy, excitement, and nonstop fun of the defending Banana Bowl champions and the Party Animals to Southwest University Park.
For more information, visit bananaball.com or SouthwestUniversityPark.com.
