Savannah Bananas in San Diego: April 2027

Look at any 9-year-old boy's head and you will see — San Diego goes absolutely bananas for this event. After selling out Petco Park in September 2025 and again in March 2026, the Savannah Bananas are coming back for a third visit: two days of Banana Ball on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4, 2027, once again facing the Loco Beach Coconuts.

Getting Tickets

Banana Ball tickets don't go on sale the normal way. The Ticket Lottery List closed October 31, and fans who entered will hear from Fans First Tickets this winter. If you're randomly drawn, you get a chance to buy — and both previous Petco Park visits sold out.

Missed the deadline? Join the Ticket Interest List and watch the official Fans First Marketplace, where fans resell tickets at face value. The Padres are also selling private suites and group hospitality spaces separately.

Our Savannah Bananas tickets guide covers what happens next, suites, the Behind-the-Scenes Pregame Tour, resale, and how to avoid ticket scams.

Schedule & Show Times

2027 show times haven't been announced yet. We'll post them here as soon as the Padres do.

For planning purposes, here's how it ran in March 2026: the Saturday show started at 6:30 PM and the Sunday show at 2:30 PM. Gallagher Square opened about four and a half hours before showtime for player appearances, followed an hour later by the Before the Peel Show, with all other gates opening two hours before the show. Expect a similar setup — but confirm before you go.

No re-entry was the rule last time. Once you're out, you're out.

Banana Ball: The Rules You Need to Know

This isn't your grandfather's baseball. If you don't know the rules, you'll be confused by the chaos:

1. Every Inning Counts: It's a point-based system. Win the inning (more runs), win the point.
2. Two-Hour Time Limit: No new inning starts after 2 hours. The game moves fast.
3. No Bunting: Bunt and you're ejected.
4. No Walks: Ball 4 triggers a "Sprint" — the batter runs until every defensive player touches the ball.
5. Batters Can Steal First: On any pitch, including a wild pitch or passed ball.
6. Fan Outs: Catch a foul ball in the stands and the batter is out. Bring your glove.
7. Showdowns: Ties are settled with 1-on-1 pitcher vs. batter showdowns.

What to Eat

The 2027 specialty menu hasn't been released. Last time, Petco Park built a dedicated Banana Ball menu, and it was worth hunting down. Highlights from March 2026:

• Banana Pudding — the viral Petco Park version with fresh bananas, hazelnut crumbles, and whipped cream (Seaside Market, Section 105)
• Havana Banana Pork Sandwich — plantains, mojo pork, ham, Swiss, and jalapeño aioli (Section 105)
• Banana Pizza — grilled peach, stracciatella, prosciutto, pistachio, and hot honey (Gelati and Peccati, Section 102)
• Plantain Nachos with peach salsa (Section 105 and the Section 100 portable)
• Banana Lumpia with chocolate, hazelnut, and horchata whipped crème (Gallagher Square and Section 105)
• Loconut Donuts with pineapple icing and toasted coconut (Mini Donut stand, Section 107)
• Drinks: a banana-twist Carajillo, Cutwater Banana Mudslide, and a non-alcoholic Loco Coco Lemonade

We'll update this section with the new menu once it drops.

The Petco Park Experience

Gallagher Square (The Park at the Park): This is the Banana Zone. Ticketed fans get early access to Gallagher Square before each game to buy team gear, get photos and autographs with players, and watch the Before the Peel Show on the Sycuan Stage. Get there early; the pre-game is half the show.

Diamond Room: The Padres say it'll be open for food and drinks before and after both games. Check diamondroomsd.com for hours.

Behind-the-Scenes Pregame Tour: A 60-minute tour with a look at select areas of the park and early merch access. It requires a separate tour ticket plus a game ticket. Details on our tickets page.

Bag Policy: Petco Park enforces a clear bag policy. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Purses and clutches no larger than 5" x 7" are also permitted. If your bag doesn't fit the rules, Lock & Go Lockers are located at the Balboa Gate, East Village Gate Box Office, Lexus Premier Lot, and at Tony Gwynn Dr. and L Street.

Cashless venue: Bring a card or phone. Petco Park doesn't take cash.

Parking: Day-of parking is limited and tailgating wasn't permitted in the Tailgate Lot last time. Reserve ahead — see our Petco Park Parking Guide.

Skip the traffic: The MTS Trolley (Green or Blue line) runs to Gaslamp Quarter and 12th & Imperial stations. Rideshare drop-off and pickup is at the designated zone near the Bayfront Hilton on Harbor Drive and Park Boulevard, with a sky bridge to the park.

Merchandise

Banana Ball merch lines are notoriously long and popular items go fast. Your best move is ordering online before the event. Last time there was also an early merch pop-up outside the East Village Gate the day before the first game, plus tents inside and outside the ballpark on game days. For now browse their Official Shop for merch.

Pro Tips

• Entered the lottery? Watch your inbox. Your notice will come from Fans First Tickets this winter. Add it to your safe-senders list.
• Missed it? Join the Ticket Interest List. Then watch the official Marketplace, which typically opens 10 to 14 days before the event.
• Arrive early. The pre-game experience is half the show.
• Dress the part. If you're not in yellow or a banana suit, you'll stand out in the wrong way.
• Stay alert in the stands. Players move through the crowd throughout the game.
• Bring your glove. Fan catches count as outs. You could literally change the game.

Banana Ball in San Diego: The Track Record

• September 5–6, 2025: The Bananas' Petco Park debut. Both nights sold out.
• March 21–22, 2026: Back by popular demand vs. the Loco Beach Coconuts. Sold out again, with more than 40,000 fans on Saturday alone.
• April 3–4, 2027: Round three. Ticket lottery closed October 31, 2026.

Additional Resources

• Savannah Bananas Tickets Guide
• Bag Policy
• What Can I Bring?
• Parking Guide
• Trolley Information
• Hotels Near Petco Park

How to Get Tickets