SAN DIEGO PADRES VS. ATLANTA BRAVES
Opening Day: Thursday, April 6 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports Southeast, MLBN)
All gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
- Magnetic Schedule Gate Giveaway presented by Georgia Power: All fans will receive an Atlanta Braves 2023 magnetic schedule.
- Digital Truist Park Open House: Last year, the Braves debuted Digital Truist Park, the first-of-its-kind digital twin of Truist Park. This season, Digital Truist Park will be open for regular visiting hours for fans to explore the space and meet other Braves fans. On the first day of every homestand, Digital Truist Park is open for exploration featuring a look ahead at the next homestand and Q&A with Atlanta Braves Radio’s Kevin McAlpin from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Fans can visit Braves.com/DigitalTruistPark to view the 2023 Digital Truist Park schedule and register for more information.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 4:30 p.m. Braves Walk: Begin the 2023 season by welcoming our 2023 Atlanta Braves back home to Truist Park. Fans can line the streets of The Battery Atlanta to get up-close to their favorite players. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. near Silverspot Cinema and continue down Battery Avenue to First Base Gate.
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stick Ball: Fans can play Stick Ball in Power Ally in The Battery Atlanta starting at 4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Live performances and appearances by the Heavy Hitters, the ATL Breakers, BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools. A live DJ will perform outside of Wahlburgers.
- 5:45 p.m. Live Music ft. Party Nation: Visit The Battery Atlanta Plaza for a free pregame show on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National League East Pennant Ceremony
- First Pitch: Former University of Georgia quarterback, Stetson Bennett will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch.
- Introduction of 2023 San Diego Padres
- Introduction of 2023 Atlanta Braves
- National Anthem & Flyover: Atlanta Braves opera tenor Timothy Miller, will perform the National Anthem while Truist employees hold a giant American flag on-field. The performance will conclude with a flyover by two F-22s and two F-35s from Eglin Air Force Base.
- 7th Inning Stretch: Atlanta Braves opera tenor Timothy Miller will perform “God Bless America”.
- Postgame Entertainment in The Battery Atlanta: Following the game, the Braves entertainment teams will perform a high-energy show at The Battery Atlanta Splash Pad. A live DJ will then keep the party going until 1 a.m.
Friday, April 7 at 7:20 p.m. (Apple TV+)
All gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
- Magnetic Schedule Gate Giveaway presented by Georgia Power: All fans will receive an Atlanta Braves 2023 magnetic schedule.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stick Ball: Fans can play Stick Ball in Power Ally in The Battery Atlanta starting at 4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Live performances and appearances by the Heavy Hitters, the ATL Breakers, BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools. A live DJ will perform outside of Wahlburgers.
- 5:45 p.m. Live Music ft. Party Nation: Visit The Battery Atlanta Plaza for a free pregame show on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National Anthem: Tuscaloosa County High School Choir perform the National Anthem.
- Friday Night Fireworks presented by Georgia Lottery: Following the game, the sky above Truist Park lights up with the #1 rated fireworks show in the Southeast.
- Postgame Entertainment in The Battery Atlanta: Following the game, the Braves entertainment teams will perform a high-energy show at The Battery Atlanta Splash Pad. A live DJ will then keep the party going until 1 a.m.
Saturday, April 8 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports Southeast, MLBN)
All gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
- Atlanta Braves City Connect: The Atlanta Braves will debut their new city Connect jerseys on field, Saturday, April 8 – the day Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1974. The team will wear the City Connect jerseys every Saturday home game for the remainder of the 2023 season.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stick Ball: Fans can play Stick Ball in Power Ally in The Battery Atlanta starting at 4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Live performances and appearances by the Heavy Hitters, the ATL Breakers, BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools. A live DJ will perform outside of Wahlburgers.
- 5:45 p.m. Live Music ft. Electric Avenue: Visit The Battery Atlanta Plaza for a free pregame show on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National Anthem: Cherokee High School Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
- Postgame Entertainment in The Battery Atlanta: Following the game, the Braves entertainment teams will perform a high-energy show at The Battery Atlanta Splash Pad. A live DJ will then keep the party going until 1 a.m.
Sunday, April 9 at 7:08 p.m. (ESPN)
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Kids Only Gate Giveaway – The Home Depot Tools Series – “B’Rush” Mini Bobblehead: The first 3,000 kids through the gates will receive the first item in The Home Depot Tools Series, a “B’Rush” mini bobblehead, built by The Home Depot.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stick Ball presented by Papa John’s: Fans can play Stick Ball in Power Ally in The Battery Atlanta starting at 4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Live performances and appearances by the Heavy Hitters, the ATL Breakers, BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools.
- Alumni Sunday presented by Hyundai: Fans can arrive early for autographs and a Q&A session with former Atlanta Braves, Mark Wohlers and Nick Green, located at the Georgia Power Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National Anthem: West Side Elementary School will perform the National Anthem.
- Kids Run The Bases presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: After the game, kids 14 & under can run around the bases just like the Braves
CINCINNATI REDS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES
Monday, April 10 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports Southeast)
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National Anthem: Big Shanty Eagle Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Live appearances by BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools.
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports Southeast)
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
- BLOOPER Bobblebody Giveaway presented by Truist: The first 15,000 fans through the gates will receive a BLOOPER bobblebody.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Live appearances by BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National Anthem: Sope Creek Elementary Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
Wednesday, April 12 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports Southeast, MLBN)
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Plaza Pregame Activities: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activities include:
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Live appearances by BLOOPER, the Tomahawk Team and The Home Depot Tools.
- Pregame Ceremony:
- National Anthem: Walton High School Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- BLOOPER’s Clubhouse: This season, fans can visit Braves’ mascot BLOOPER inside BLOOPER’s newly designed Clubhouse. Located in Hope and Will’s Sand Lot, the dedicated space will allow fans to meet and interact with BLOOPER, make signs, write letters, and explore their imagination during each home game. BLOOPER’s scheduled appearance times will be posted each game inside BLOOPER’s Clubhouse.
- Braves of the World Exhibit in Monument Garden: The Atlanta Braves have created a Braves of the World Exhibit in Monument Garden to honor and recognize Braves players from around the world. To date, the Braves have fielded 262 international players from 23 countries throughout the organization’s history. This new visitor destination in Monument Garden will be unveiled on Opening Day.
- 50/50 Raffle presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: Support the Atlanta Braves Foundation by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets at every Braves home game. Guests can purchase tickets directly through the MLB Ballpark App, from credit card equipped kiosks located in Sections 118 and 133, or from sellers in yellow t-shirts around the ballpark. The winning number will be announced after the eighth inning on BravesVision and remain on the left field ribbon board, near Hank Aaron Terrace, until the end of the game. Fifty percent of the net proceeds from the game’s raffle ticket sales will go to one lucky fan and the other half will benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation. For more information, visit braves.com/5050raffle.
- Atlanta Braves Foundation Auctions: Fans may bid on authentic, autographed memorabilia from their favorite Braves players on the MLB Ballpark app, found under “Experiences” titled Braves Foundation Auctions. Fans can bid on items starting two hours prior to first pitch with auctions ending an hour and a half after the regularly scheduled game time. All items listed on the Ballpark App can also be found on display at the Atlanta Braves Foundation Booth located across from Guest Services (section 111). For more information, please visit braves.com/charityauctions.
SEASON-LONG TICKET OFFERS
- Batting Practice Experience: This exclusive experience is your opportunity to get on the field before the game to watch the Atlanta Braves, as well as the visiting team, take batting practice from up close and personal. For more information, visit braves.com/battingpractice.
- Birthday Ticket Package: Birthday Packages are available for every Braves home game (subject to availability). As a special gift, the individual celebrating their birthday will receive an autographed baseball from a current Braves player. For more information, visit Braves.com/birthday.
- Military & First Responders Discount in partnership with The Warrior Alliance: Available every home game, the Atlanta Braves would like to say thank you to military members and first responders with a discounted ticket offer for all 2023 regular season home games. For more information, visit Braves.com/military.
- T-Mobile Value Pack: Available every home game, for as low as $25, you can get a snack, drink and game ticket. For more information, visit Braves.com/value.
- Coca-Cola Wednesdays: Available every Wednesday home game during the regular season. Fans can purchase a $18 Coca-Cola Corner ticket, which includes one complimentary Coca-Cola product. For more information, visit Braves.com/refresh
Source: MLB / Atlanta Braves
