Savannah Bananas returning to HBO Max, truTV
Savannah Bananas returning to HBO Max, truTV
Banana Ball begins on Turner Sports platforms for the season on May 8.
The 2026 MLB season has begun, but the Greatest Show on a Diamond is getting ready to return to TVs this spring. The 2026 Savannah Bananas season on Turner Sports platforms HBO Max and truTV begins on May 8, and we’ll give you all the details about the schedule below.
Key Details:
- All summer long: TNT Sports will present 14 weeks of Banana Ball action.
- Stream live: All games will be available on HBO Max’s ad-free plans.
- Sharing the fun: The Bananas have a deal to stream 25 games per season on ESPN platforms, as well.
TNT Sports will offer 15 Banana Ball matchups throughout the summer, including 13 games on Friday nights. Each game will see players present ornate, choreographed team dances, absurd scoring celebrations, and other over-the-top moments tailor-made for social media.
Each game features two teams from the Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL). Check out the full schedule of games in the chart below:
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | The Party Animals vs. The Savannah Bananas | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | The Savannah Bananas vs. The Loco Beach Coconuts | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, May 22 | 10 p.m. | The Party Animals vs. The Indianapolis Clowns | truTV, HBO Max |
| Saturday, May 30 | 8 p.m. | The Indianapolis Clowns vs. The Savannah Bananas | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, June 5 | 8 p.m. | The Savannah Bananas vs. The Indianapolis Clowns | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | The Loco Beach Coconuts vs. The Party Animals | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, June 19 | 8 p.m. | The Party Animals vs. The Texas Tailgaters | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | The Texas Tailgaters vs. The Loco Beach Coconuts | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, July 3 | 8 p.m. | The Savannah Bananas vs. The Firefighters | truTV, HBO Max |
| Thursday, July 30 | 7 p.m. | The Firefighters vs. The Savannah Bananas | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, July 31 | 7 p.m. | The Firefighters vs. The Savannah Bananas | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 9 p.m. | The Indianapolis Clowns vs. The Savannah Bananas | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Texas Tailgaters vs. The Indianapolis Clowns | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Loco Beach Coconuts vs. The Savannah Bananas | truTV, HBO Max |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Savannah Bananas vs. The Party Animals | truTV, HBO Max |
TNT Sports will have to share Savannah Bananas games with ESPN platforms in 2026. In February, the Bananas and ESPN announced a deal that will see 25 Bananas games air on ESPN linear networks and digital platforms throughout the season. ESPN’s inventory of Banana Ball games doubled from 2025 to 2026 as a result of the deal.
Last season, TNT Sports helped the Bananas close out the 2025 season, including the Banana Ball championships. Those will shift to ESPN platforms this year. All Banana Ball games appearing on HBO Max will be found on the service’s ad-free plan, starting at $18.49 per month.
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