The Chicago White Sox stadium will be filled this weekend, but not because of Luis Robert Jr. and company. You won’t see black jerseys but a splash of yellow instead.

The Savannah Bananas come to Rate Field on Friday and Saturday for a pair of sold-out games as part of their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour . It’s the first time the viral, groovy baseball team will play in Chicago.

“Chicago is actually (on our) top-five list of interests from fans,” team co-owner Emily Cole said. “It’s a very highly anticipated city for us. The White Sox have been wonderful to work with.”

The games start at 7 p.m., but game day can be an all-day affair. Fans can meet players, mascots and team officials at 2 p.m. at the “pregame plaza” located in the parking lot north of 35th Street. The “Before the Peel”

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