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An American banana craze is about to hit Wollongong as event locked in for Dapto

Huge news for local kids as an international sporting phenomenon hits the Illawarra
An American banana craze is about to hit Wollongong as event locked in for Dapto

The American sporting phenomenon known as Banana Ball is coming to the Illawarra, with Wollongong announced as the newest stop on a tour bringing international baseball stars to Australia.

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OzBall's Bush N Beach Banana Ball Tour will kick off at the home of the Dapto Chiefs on Friday, January 1, 2027, giving local baseball and softball players aged 8-17 the chance to experience one of the world's fastest-growing sporting sensations.

Banana Ball Baseball is coming to the Illawarra. Picture by Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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It was published on October 22, 2026 and last updated on October 23, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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