Savannah Bananas Set Exhibition Game At Yankee Stadium
The Savannah Bananas’ scheduled appearance at Yankee Stadium was rescheduled because of weather concerns, shifting the event to an earlier date and time in the Bronx.
According to MLB.com, the Savannah Bananas game originally set for Saturday, April 25, was moved due to a forecast of inclement weather. The event will now be played Friday, April 24, with a 7:30 p.m. first pitch at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees also announced the change, citing weather concerns, and multiple outlets including CBS News, the Bergen Record and CT Insider reported the rescheduling tied to the forecast.
The Bananas’ stop at Yankee Stadium is a rare, high-profile booking for the traveling baseball entertainment act, which has built a national following for a fast-paced, show-style game. Local coverage described the team drawing a full house and delivering its signature presentation in the Bronx, with News12 reporting the Bananas “pack Yankee Stadium” and Newsday publishing photo coverage of the takeover.
The rescheduling matters for fans and the stadium’s broader event calendar, especially with Yankee Stadium hosting a one-off exhibition-style attraction rather than a standard regular-season game. Moving the date can affect travel plans and ticket holders, and it forces a rapid shift in staffing, security and operations for a venue built around tightly timed event logistics.
It also underscores how weather planning can reshape major New York sports and entertainment events on short notice. With a large crowd expected, organizers prioritized a forecast-driven adjustment rather than risking a rain-impacted show.
What happens next is straightforward: the Bananas event will be played Friday night at Yankee Stadium, as announced. Fans planning to attend should rely on the official Yankee Stadium and team communications for entry timing and any venue guidance tied to the rescheduled start.
The Bananas’ Bronx date is now set for Friday at 7:30 p.m., bringing their touring baseball show to Yankee Stadium on an accelerated timeline.
