Savannah Bananas & Texas Tailgaters Take Over Chapel Hill
Kenan Stadium, UNC - Chapel Hill Campus
April 11 & 12, 2026
Chapel Hill Welcomes Banana Ball!
The Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters are bringing The Greatest Show in Sports to town with high-energy entertainment, trick plays and big moments. A full fan experience!.
🍌Explore Downtown
Just minutes from the stadium:
Food. Drinks. Shopping. Attractions.
🍌Welcome Center
308 W. Franklin Street, will be open Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Sunday, 9 am to Noon - we have maps, clean restrooms and we'll have a special Banana Selfie Station!
🍌Everything You Need
Scroll down for information on Banana Ball fan specials, K Club exclusives, parking & transportation, hotels, attractions, things to do and more.
Special Screening of The Sandlot
Coming in on Friday? Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture presents this all time favorite baseball themed movie. Also, early merch available at the Bell Tower from 2 pm - 5 pm
Know Before You Go
Here you will find dates, times and location for pre-game activities plus show times for both Saturday and Sunday games.
Parking & Transportation
Search below for shuttle service, parking options and more. Using the Tar Heel Express/Chapel Hill Transit system is encouraged. Information is subject to change as we get closer to the event.
Enjoy these specials from our local businesses
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AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown
- 214 West Rosemary Street
Aloft Chapel Hill
- 1001 South Hamilton Rd.
Carolina Inn
- 211 Pittsboro Street
Courtyard by Marriott
- 100 Marriott Way
Graduate Chapel Hill
- 311 W. Franklin Street
Hampton Inn & Suites
- 370 East Main Street
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village
- 3690 S Columbia Street
Residence Inn by Marriott
- 101 Erwin Road
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel
- 1 Europa Drive
Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill
- 1742 Fordham Boulevard
The Colonial Inn
- 153 West King Street
Holiday Inn Express
- 202 Cardinal Drive
Microtel Inn & Suites
- 120 Old Dogwood Street