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The gist
Savannah Bananas play first-ever baseball games at Gillette Stadium this weekend.
The traveling exhibition team's debut draws sold-out crowds to the NFL venue.
Background
The Savannah Bananas are a traveling exhibition baseball team known for their entertaining 'Banana Ball' style of play. They are making their debut at Gillette Stadium, home of the NFL's New England Patriots, with two sold-out games scheduled for the weekend. The team hosted a free meet-and-greet at a Dick's Sporting Goods in Dedham ahead of the games.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026A 'Know-Before-You-Go' guide is published, detailing parking and gate times for the upcoming games.
- Aug 25, 2026Local news reports that the Savannah Bananas will play their first-ever baseball games at Gillette Stadium that week.
- Aug 27, 2026Ticket pricing information is shared, indicating high demand for the games.
- Aug 28, 2026The team hosts a meet-and-greet in Dedham and meets fans ahead of the sold-out games at Gillette Stadium.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Gillette Stadium announced parking lots open at 1 p.m. and gates at 4 p.m., with games starting at 6:30 p.m.
- Public
- Fans attended a free meet-and-greet at Dick's Sporting Goods in Dedham, showing excitement for the team's debut.