Your Banana Ball Weekend in Frisco, TX

Get ready to paint the town yellow—because Banana Ball is coming to Frisco, Texas, and it's more than just a game. It's a weekend experience like no other. With the Texas Tailgaters hosting their epic matchups against the Party Animals at Riders Field on September 5 & 6, fans are in for nonstop fun, dancing, and unforgettable antics. Whether you're a longtime Banana Ball devotee or brand new to the craze, this guide will help you plan the perfect visit to Frisco, from your game-day checklist to foodie stops, local attractions, and can't-miss family fun. Let’s peel back the excitement!

📍 The Main Event

• Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals at Riders Field
• Game nights: September 5 & 6, 2025

Bringing Hometown Spirit Full Circle

To make this Texas Tailgaters stop in Frisco even more meaningful is the unique coaching connection. Joe Mikulik is the manager of the Texas Tailgaters. If the name sounds familiar it’s because he was the manager of the Frisco RoughRiders, too! He is a former minor league baseball player, coach, and manager. Mikulik became the outfield coordinator in the Texas Rangers’ organization in 2013 season and coached the Double-A Frisco Roughriders from 2014 through 2019.

Five Texas Tailgaters players are from Texas, including Jordan Hussein (Houston), Marcos Castillo (Round Rock), Jimmy Lewis (Austin), Tre Jones (Houston), and Rodrigo Sanchez (McAllen). So, get extra loud when these players take the field!

Tickets & Fan Tips

With the popularity in this viral version of baseball, there are more fans than there are seats, so tickets are limited. Fans can enter in a ticket lottery online and are notified if they get the chance to purchase tickets. For Frisco, Texas games in September of 2025, the lottery entry window took place in November 2024, and the lucky fans were notified in July if they won the chance to buy tickets. Banana Ball tickets are priced at $35, an intentional way for the league owners to keep the experience affordable. 

Arrive early for the “Greatest Pregame in Sports” because the show starts 2 hours before game time.

What to Expect on Game Day

Expect trick plays, dancing, music, and entertainment all with the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime, baseball. 

Don’t sleep on the third inning. Get ready for the 3-2-2, which stands for 3rd inning, second batter, second pitch. These are Banana Ball in-game pre-pitch dances that have their own social media following with over 300 million views on TikTok.

⚾Get Right on the Rules

There are a few of the famous Banana Ball rules you may want to know, designed to eliminate the boring stuff and highlight the fun stuff - simple as that.  

• First off, every inning is worth a point, except for the last inning where every run counts.  
• It’s timed. There’s a 2-hour time limit. No new innings start after that.  
• Rules that address some of the not-so-action packed parts of the game address bunting, walks, and mound visits. Not only is bunting not allowed, the hitter is ejected from the game.  
• No walks allowed either. If the pitcher throws a ball four, the hitter gets to run the bases until every defensive player touches the ball.  
• Challenges to a play still exist, but, of course, with limits and fun twists like the fans to have the opportunity to challenge one play a game by shooting off confetti. 
• Steal first? Why not?  
• Allow an out to count if a fan catches a foul ball? Why not? 
• There’s a golden batter rule where once a game a team can send their best hitter up to bat in any lineup spot. 
• The tie breaker situation in Banana Ball is a doozy. The Showdown Tiebreaker has a round with the pitcher, catcher, one fielder and the batter and the batter must score to get a point. Rounds continue with a variety of field players and base runners allowed. A homerun ends it all - walk-off style!

🧳 Weekend Itinerary

Make your visit to watch Banana Ball a home run with a full weekend of food, baseball, museums, and good times. Here's an itinerary with ideas on where to eat, stay, and play.  

Friday Evening

Dinner ideas: Frisco has you covered from Hutchins BBQ, a delicious casual deep dish at Spin! Pizza, a tasty burger downtown at Dad Jokes Cheeseyburger or Haystack Burgers & Barley, or get in on the fun of a conveyor belt of items at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.

Stay near the ballpark: Several hotels serve the Riders Field area, from the Embassy Suites, Hyatt House, Indigo, Home2Suites, and more. The Hyatt Regency is just across the street and is connected to the shopping mall, Stonebriar Centre, for convenient shopping, dining, and activities without leaving the property.

Saturday Fun

Breakfast & Activities: Start your day at The Nest Cafe or Frisco's historic downtown at La Finca for a variety of breakfast menu items and delicious coffee. Stroll the outdoor Frisco Fresh Market or enjoy Frisco’s Public Art Trail to get a feel for the city’s art and culture. Don’t miss the famous art piece as you enter Riders Field - The Pitch.

Lunch & Putt at PGA Frisco: Swing by PGA Frisco for a bite in one of the restaurants, like The Apron or The Lounge by Topgolf. Then, head to the Starter Shack to rent a putter and golf ball to test your skills on the Texas-sized 3 18-hole putting course called The Dance Floor. Save room for Margaret’s Cones & Cups afterwards.

⚾ Tailgaters Game: Of course, head to Riders Field early for the greatest pre-game in sports. They party starts two hours before the game starts. You won’t leave the ballpark hungry with plenty of choices of concession and food stands.

Sunday Wind-Down

Breakfast & A Tour: Grab breakfast or brunch in The Star District while you wait for your tour to begin. That’s right, don’t miss the chance to see where the Dallas Cowboys practice - The Star. Dining options include The Common Table, Cane Rosso, Heirloom Haul, Mi Cocina, Dee’s Table, and more.  

A Win at the Museum: Round out your weekend with a step back in time at the National Videogame Museum. Explore and learn about the history of video games. Play the giant Pong console, sit in a 1980s room, and finish off the visit in the arcade.  

Traveling with the family? Throw in plenty of kid-friendly fun with KidZania and Sci-Tech Discovery Center. For a little indoor fun try Monster Mini Golf, Active Arena, or the cutting edge Frisco Public Library. 

Find the Fun in Frisco

Frisco is fired up to be a Banana Ball World Tour stop. The fan frenzy is real, and the excitement is building up to the September games.

Whether you are lucky enough to land a Texas Tailgaters ticket or just want to get to Sports City USA to experience all the family fun Frisco has to offer, get planning today.