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The Sea of Red at Memorial Stadium will turn bright yellow next summer when one of the hottest shows in sports takes the field.

The Savannah Bananas will play at Memorial Stadium on June 13, 2026, as part of a two-game stop in Lincoln. The team will also play at Haymarket Park on June 11.

Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen has made it clear he wants to “activate” Memorial Stadium for more than football. He even created a department focused on bringing large-scale events to the venue.

“This is an exciting day for Nebraska Athletics and the City of Lincoln,” Dannen said in a news release. “Since we began pursuing large stadium-type shows for Memorial Stadium, the Savannah Bananas have been consistently mentioned as an event Nebraskans were excited to see in person. This wil

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