IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) - Banana Ball is coming to Iowa in 2026, and two new teams have been revealed.

The Savannah Bananas will face The Firefighters at Kinnick Stadium home of the Iowa Hawkeyes on July 3 and 4.

Hugh Harvey, an 8-year-old from Donahue, Iowa announced the Iowa stop on ESPN2 during the 2026 City Selection Show Thursday. Hugh has been a patient at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital who has battled a rare form of cancer.

After the announcement the crowd cheered in applause and did the Iowa Wave.

Banana Ball now has a total of six teams including: The Savannah Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns.

The Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns are the newest teams, just announced T

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