Panthers legends help kick off Savannah Bananas' big weekend at Bank of America Stadium

The Savannah Bananas' recent sell-out games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, featuring Panthers legends, could influence sports betting by enticing punters to bet on the team's dynamic energy and performance in front of a large crowd. The hype surrounding the event indicates a potential trend favoring the Bananas, making them an attractive option for bets.

Charlotte, N.C. has gone absolutely bananas.

On Friday night, the Savannah Bananas played the first of two sell-out games from Bank of America Stadium—the home of the Carolina Panthers. And before the first pitch was thrown, team creator and owner Jesse Cole addressed the 74,000 fans in attendance.

“It was 18 years ago that we started just down the road here in Gastonia, and it was here when we first dreamed big for the game of baseball,” Cole said, via Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer. “It was here when we first believed that we could create a 'fans first' experience. It was here where we believe we could make baseball fun and create moments fans would never forget. And now, tonight, you are making our dreams come true, because tonight you are kicking off the biggest Banana Ball weekend in history with 148,000 fans (total, over two nights).”

Oh, and the festivities didn't kick off without a few Panthers legends.

Here—guest-starring Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen and Jonathan Stewart—are the some of the best sights and sounds from the Bananas' first night in Charlotte . . .

This is almost 3 hours before first pitch for the Savannah Bananas vs the Party Animals in Bank of America Stadium 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/hbPRdjhzP6— Banana Ball (@BananaBall_) June 6, 2025

Lost count of how many times Luke Kuechly warmed up before his first pitch at the Banana’s game because of course nobody prepares like he does. pic.twitter.com/8eW93BC460— Kassidy Hill (@KassidyGHill) June 7, 2025

Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88), Luke Kuechly (@LukeKuechly), and Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) returned to the @Panthers' Bank of America Stadium to help the Bananas to a big win 🙌 pic.twitter.com/KFkpYR2iYp— Banana Ball (@BananaBall_) June 7, 2025

The 74,000 fans in Charlotte made an impact just FIVE minutes into the game, snagging a foul ball to end the top of the first inning 👀 pic.twitter.com/p7XiVdyLrL— Banana Ball (@BananaBall_) June 7, 2025

WE HAVE OUR FIRST HR in the Carolina Panthers' stadium 🏟️@JakeSkole15pic.twitter.com/AAt0CVzq9Z— Banana Ball (@BananaBall_) June 6, 2025

pic.twitter.com/qCcHxd5PHq— Big TIme Sports Vids (@SuperSportsVids) June 7, 2025

Jonathan Stewart is getting in on the action too! pic.twitter.com/ixgYKm7XB2— Ashley Mahoney (@m_a_h_o_n_e_y) June 7, 2025

THE BANANAS CALLED GAME 😳@ReeseAlexiades walks it off for the Savannah Bananas with his FOURTH homer in FOUR football stadiums this year 💣 pic.twitter.com/4JauhdUdb3— Banana Ball (@BananaBall_) June 7, 2025

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A few familiar faces showed up for some Banana ball at Bank of America Stadium.

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