The two new Banana Ball teams joining the Banana Ball Championship League for the 2026 season are the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns.
Details about the new teams:
- The Loco Beach Coconuts are coached by Mark Crocco, with Shane Victorino as their Prime Time Coach. They have a beach theme and will play at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, among other coastal cities.
- The Indianapolis Clowns are a historic barnstorming baseball team brought back by Banana Ball. They are coached by Errick Fox, with Ryan Howard as their Prime Time Coach. They will play in venues including Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest stadium in the country. The team is partnered with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to honor the club’s legacy.
These new teams expand the league to six teams competing in the Banana Ball Championship League starting in 2026.