Savannah Bananas Bring Banana Ball to Kyle Field for
Highly Anticipated College Station Showdown
Information courtesy of | Visit College Station
Weekend matchup expected to generate $18 million in direct economic impact
The world-famous Savannah Bananas are bringing their one-of-a-kind brand of Banana Ball to Aggieland on Saturday, May 2, when they take on the Texas Tailgaters at Kyle Field. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m., capping a weekend of pre-game festivities, player appearances and exclusive deals for visitors across College Station.
The matchup is expected to generate approximately $18 million in direct economic impact for the College Station area, drawing fans from across Texas and beyond to experience the high-energy show that has taken the country by storm.
“When 100,000+ fans show up for a single weekend, that’s hotel rooms booked, restaurant tables full and shops busy from Northgate to Century Square,” said Jeremiah Cook, assistant director of tourism for the City of College Station. “Banana Ball is a great show, and it’s also a real shot in the arm for the entire city.”
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 1
- 2 – 5 p.m. — Early Merch Sales at Aggie Park
- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. — Meet & Greet with the Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters at Academy Sports & Outdoors, 2511 S. Earl Rudder Freeway
- Doors at 7 p.m., showtime at 8:30 p.m. — Jayson Arendt Concert (Texas Tailgaters outfielder) at Harry’s Northgate, 217 University Drive. Tickets available @Harrys_Northgate
Saturday, May 2
- 10 a.m. — Merch Sales at Aggie Park
- 2 – 3 p.m. — Player Appearances at Aggie Park
- 3 – 4:30 p.m. — Pre-Game Party with entertainment on stage at Aggie Park
- 4:30 p.m. — Stadium gates open
- 6:30 p.m. — Show starts
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Visitors can park at the Northgate Parking Garage, surface lots and on-street spots for $5 per hour at the special event rate (not to exceed $50 in the garage). Texas A&M University parking ranges from $30 to $40, with shuttles running from the Bonfire, Agronomy and Bush Library lots. Rideshare is also available. Typical football game road closures will be in effect, with post-event closures beginning at 6:30 p.m.
For Texas A&M parking details, visit transport.tamu.edu/Parking/events/kylefieldevents.aspx
EXCLUSIVE K CLUB MEMBER DEALS Visit College Station has partnered with local businesses to offer exclusive deals to Savannah Bananas’ K Club members:
- Sabi Boutique — 15% off entire purchase by showing the Banana Ball K Club page at checkout
- Escape Room BCS — 10% off when booking with code KCLUB-AGGIELAND-2026
- Museum of the American G.I. — Buy one adult admission, get one free adult or child admission
- Wings ‘N More (all College Station locations) — 15% off food
- Stella Southern Café — Free order of beignets per table with entrée purchase
- The Cut Axe Throwing — 20% off reservation or show badge at door
- PopStroke — 20% off food and beverage, plus $1 off golf
- Aggieland Outfitters (all College Station locations) — 15% off entire purchase with code GOBANANAS
- Evie + Oak — 20% off with badge
For the full Know Before You Go guide, including additional details on where to stay, eat and drink before and after the game, check out VisitCollegeStation.com
ABOUT VISIT COLLEGE STATION Visit College Station is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of College Station, Texas — home to Texas A&M University, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and Howdy hospitality. Sitting at the center of the Texas Triangle, College Station is within a three-hour drive of Houston, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio, making it one of the easiest weekends in the state to plan and one of the hardest to forget. Game days at Kyle Field, presidential history, Brazos Valley trails, a Northgate night out, and a local dining scene worth the trip — it all comes wrapped in the kind of welcome you can only get in Aggieland. In partnership with local businesses and travel partners, Visit College Station invites guests from across Texas and beyond to learn why you’ll love it here. Plan your visit at VisitCollegeStation.com.
