JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Get ready to peel out, Jacksonville!
One of the wildest, wackiest, and most entertaining teams in sports is making their big-time broadcast debut — and you can catch every bat-flipping, dance-breaking, flaming-bat moment live on CW17 (WCWJ-17)!
On Sunday, July 27, from 3:00–5:30 PM ET, the Savannah Bananas are bringing their sold-out, high-octane show to the national stage with their first-ever appearance on broadcast television. The bananas are taking over Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and you don’t even have to leave your couch to be part of the madness.
Just tune in to CW17, your local home for The CW in the Jacksonville-Brunswick market, and let the chaos commence.
🍌 What is Banana Ball, Anyway?
If you haven’t seen Banana Ball yet, prepare to have your expectations for baseball tossed out like a bat covered in glitter (which might actually happen).
The Savannah Bananas have become a global sensation for completely flipping the traditional rules of baseball. Think: choreographed dance-offs mid-inning, players on stilts, and rules designed to keep the game fast, fun, and fiercely unpredictable.
It’s no wonder they’ve got nearly 10 million TikTok followers — more than any team in MLB, the NFL, NBA, or NHL.
A Perfect Match: Bananas + CW17
This wild ride is coming to Jacksonville screens thanks to WCWJ, channel 17 — one of the top CW affiliates in the nation. Owned by Graham Media Group, CW17 has long been a leader in local sports and entertainment, bringing you hits like WWE NXT, NASCAR Xfinity Series races, and more. And now, they’re adding flaming bats and banana-themed celebrations to the mix.
So whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or just love good entertainment, this is must-see TV.
“Banana Ball on The CW is a no-brainer,” said Jesse Cole, founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas. “With the speed and entertainment of Banana Ball, we look forward to creating new fans together in the years to come.”
📺 Don’t Miss the Mayhem
Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Sunday, July 27
🕒 3:00–5:30 PM ET
📺 CW17 – WCWJ Jacksonville
Grab your popcorn (and maybe a banana), and get ready for a baseball experience unlike any other. Jacksonville, Banana Ball is swinging into your living room — and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single inning.