Attendees for upcoming Savannah Bananas games asked to give up seats for upcoming game, sparking worries about entry into Sahlen Field in Buffalo
Baseball fans in Buffalo are expressing concerns about their entry into Sahlen Field next week when the Savannah Bananas' highly anticipated "Banana Ball" comes to town. The team, known for their entertaining in-game antics and dance routines, is scheduled to throw the first pitch Friday through Sunday.
Recently, some ticket holders received an unexpected email requesting them to give up their seats in exchange for other incentives. While tickets for the event went on sale back in October of 2023, those who had already secured their seats were informed this week that the game would be general admission with open seating. The email explained that the team found it challenging to deliver a top-tier experience with the general admission model. Fans were understandably taken aback by the email.
To address the issue, the Savannah Bananas proposed a solution to fans. They offered the option to upgrade their tickets to lower-level seats at no additional cost or receive ticket credit for a game next season. However, there was a catch - the games offered as alternatives were located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Miami, Florida.
In response to inquiries about whether the proposition was made due to overbooking, the Savannah Bananas denied this claim. They explained that, since the games fall on a holiday weekend, some ticket holders had changed their plans and could no longer attend. The team emphasized their intention to offer refunds or credits for future games.
The team assured ticket holders that anyone with a ticket would not be turned away at Sahlen Field and would be allowed to enter on game day.