Popular Demand Adds Third Night of Banana Ball at Southwest University Park
EL PASO, TEXAS – November 2, 2026 – Due to popular demand, Banana Ball has added a third date at Southwest University Park on Thursday, June 17, 2027, extending the Texas Tailgaters matchup against the Party Animals to three consecutive nights, June 17-19. The newly added Thursday game gives fans
EL PASO, TEXAS – November 2, 2026 – Due to popular demand, Banana Ball has added a third date at Southwest University Park on Thursday, June 17, 2027, extending the Texas Tailgaters matchup against the Party Animals to three consecutive nights, June 17-19.
The newly added Thursday game gives fans another opportunity to experience the high-energy baseball and nonstop entertainment of the returning 2026 Banana Bowl champion Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals. The previously announced games on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, remain part of the three-night lineup.
Fans are 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.