There’s no place like home and the Atlanta Braves will certainly want to take advantage of the home crowd energy at Truist Park.
The Braves are the only MLB team still looking for their first win. They are off to a tough 0-7 start after they started on the road against the defending World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, who knocked Atlanta out of the playoffs last year.
But the Braves return to Truist Park for their home opener on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta will host six straight games against NL East opponents with the Marlins, then Phillies in town.
Here’s what to know about the home opener and what’s new at Truist Park for 2025.
LIVE Team 2 Coverage from Truist Park, on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.
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GAME INFORMATION
First pitch: 7:15 p.m.; gates open two hours before first pitch. Spencer Schwellenbach will take the mound.
Pregame festivities and giveaways: Fans are invited to line the streets of The Battery Atlanta at 4 p.m. for the Braves Walk. All fans in attendance will receive a magnetic schedule of the 2025 season. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus will sing the national anthem and Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff will toss the ceremonial first pitch.
Tickets and parking: It’s expected to be a sold-out crowd Friday night. As of Friday morning, the Braves resale partner SeatGeek shows tickets starting around $60 and around $50 on Stubhub. Parking through the Braves website is sold out.
Giveaways: All fans in attendance will receive a magnetic schedule of the 2025 season.
Weather: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Jennifer Lopez says expect above-average temperatures for this time of year. Highs will be in the mid-80s at first pitch, low 70s by the end of the game.
WHAT’S NEW AT TRUIST PARK
The Braves have unveiled some upgrades and new areas to Truist Park not just for the home opener, but also in preparation for 2025 MLB All-Star Game in July.
NEW AREAS
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park: Stretching over 30,000 square feet and doubling the capacity of the former Hope & Will’s Sandlot, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park is Truist Park’s reimagined and expanded family space located in the Left Field Plaza. In partnership with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, this park will offer new activations and play experiences, such as BLOOPER’s Clubhouse, where fans can meet and take photos with BLOOPER, a mini baseball field, the fan-favorite rock-climbing tower, and more. In addition, new amenities will be available for fans to enjoy, including a new 480-square-foot video board on Delta Deck that will display live gameplay, concessions, kid-focused merchandise, and other unique features.
- Outfield Market: Located on the Right Field Concourse, the Outfield Market features eight new food stalls showcasing a diverse palate of culinary experiences and flavors from across Braves Country, as well as new food offerings from Truist Park catering partner Delaware North. This new shaded space also includes a new retail kiosk, a grab-and-go beverage option, a communal dining area, and a 470-square-foot LED board for fans to stay tuned in to Braves gameplay. Stalls opening for the 2025 season include: NFA Burger, Velvet Taco, Taqueria Tsunami, Pepper’s Hotdogs, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Coop’s Wings, Giving Kitchen and The Sweet Spot, offering dessert items from Mayfield, Mo’Bay Beignet Co., Popcorn Remix, and Sugar Shane’s.
- Closer’s Bar: In alignment with expanded food and ...
