Atlanta Braves Opening Week Homestand Highlights: Friday, April 5 - Thursday, April 11
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES
Opening Day: Friday, April 5 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports South)
All gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
Magnetic Schedule Gate Giveaway presented by Georgia Power: All fans will receive an Atlanta Braves 2024 magnetic schedule.
Braves Walk: Begin the 2024 season by welcoming our Atlanta Braves back home to Truist Park. Fans can line the streets of The Battery Atlanta to get up-close to their favorite players and coaches. The parade will begin at 4:00 p.m. near Silverspot Cinema and continue down Battery Avenue to the First Base Gate.
Pregame Ceremony:
National League East Pennant Ceremony
First Pitch: Former Atlanta Braves Centerfielder & World Series Champion ’95, Marquis Grissom will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch.
Introduction of 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks
Introduction of 2024 Atlanta Braves
National Anthem & Flyover: The Cast of Jersey Boys will perform the National Anthem while Truist employees hold a giant American flag on-field. The performance will conclude with a flyover by four F-35s from the 187th Fighter Wing Red Tails from Air National Guard in Alabama.
7th Inning Stretch: Atlanta Braves opera tenor Timothy Miller will perform “God Bless America”.
Saturday, April 6 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports South)
All gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
Magnetic Schedule Gate Giveaway presented by Georgia Power: All fans will receive an Atlanta Braves 2024 magnetic schedule.
Pregame Ceremony:
National Anthem: Central Middle School will perform the National Anthem.
Sunday, April 7 at 1:35 p.m. (Bally Sports Southeast)
All gates will open at 11:30 a.m.
Kids Only Gate Giveaway - Player Minifigure Set: The first 3,000 kids through the gates will receive a player minifigure set with six figures and an infield base representing Atlanta Braves infielders.
Alumni Sunday presented by Hyundai: Fans can arrive early to meet and get autographs from former Atlanta Braves, Brian Jordan and Johnny Estrada, located at the Georgia Power Pavilion at 11:30 a.m.
Pregame Ceremony:
National Anthem: Big Shanty Eagle Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
NEW YORK METS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES
Monday, April 8 at 7:20 p.m. - 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run (Bally Sports South, MLBN (out-of-market only))
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Hank Aaron 50th Anniversary Celebration presented by Delta Air Lines: April 8, 2024 marks 50 years since Henry Louis Aaron hit his 715th historic, record-breaking home run. The Braves will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run with a special night honoring not only one of the most iconic moments in Braves history but in all of baseball.
Hank Aaron ’74 Home Run Record Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Truist: In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run, the first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a Hank Aaron ’74 Home Run Record Bobblehead. Every fan in attendance will receive a commemorative poster as they leave the ballpark.
Fans can view the Hank Aaron Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque and the bat and ball from Hank’s 715th Home Run in Monument Garden.
Pregame Ceremony: Featuring Hank’s family, baseball luminaries and Atlanta civil rights icons.
First Pitch: King Aaron, Hank Aaron’s grandson, will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch.
National Anthem: Atlanta Braves opera singer, Timothy Miller will sing the National Anthem.
Tuesday, April 9 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports South)
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Pregame Ceremony:
National Anthem: Lee Middle School Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
Wednesday, April 10 at 7:20 p.m. (Bally Sports South)
All gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Atlanta Braves and Make-A-Wish: The Atlanta Braves and Make-A-Wish will welcome 14-year-old Joshua Lester and his family to Truist Park on Wednesday, April 10 to grant Joshua’s wish to meet his favorite players and enjoy a VIP gameday experience. Joshua will meet Tyler Matzek who will lead him on an exclusive tour of the Braves Bullpen, take photos with some of his favorite players, and watch Batting Practice from behind the shell with one of the Braves coaches.
Pregame Ceremony:
National Anthem: ET Booth Middle School Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
Thursday, April 11 at 12:20 p.m. (Bally Sports South, MLBN (out-of-market only))
All gates will open at 11:00 a.m.
Weather Education Day Ticket Package: Bring your elementary school group to cheer on the Atlanta Braves. As part of our Weather Education Day, participating schools will enjoy a pregame weather presentation by WSB-TV meteorologists. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. inside the ballpark and will run for approximately an hour. After the presentation, fans will go to their seats to cheer on the Braves. For more information visit braves.com/weather.
Pregame Ceremony:
National Anthem: Lovett Middle School will perform the National Anthem.
RECURRING ACTIVATIONS
Digital Truist Park Open House: 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 2024 Digital Truist Park schedule and register for more information.
Plaza Pregame Entertainment: Before entering the gates, fans can enjoy live entertainment, special activations, and an energetic atmosphere throughout The Battery Atlanta. Activations start at least two hours prior to the first pitch. Regular entertainment options include:
Live Entertainment: Every game, fans can enjoy live performances by the Heavy Hitters and Tomahawk Team as well as appearances by BLOOPER and The Home Depot Tools.
Party Nation: On Saturdays and select games, visit The Battery Atlanta Plaza for a free pregame concert on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage by our house band, Party Nation. Shows start approximately 90 minutes prior to first pitch.
Friday Night Fireworks presented by Georgia Lottery: Following Friday night games, the sky above Truist Park lights up with the #1 rated fireworks show in the Southeast.
Friday and Saturday Postgame Entertainment in The Battery Atlanta: Following Friday and Saturday games, 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 up to two hours after the game concludes.
Alumni Sunday presented by Hyundai: On Sundays, fans can arrive early for autographs and a Q&A session with former Atlanta Braves, located at the Georgia Power Pavilion.
Play Ball Alley: Kids can PLAY BALL in the streets of The Battery Atlanta every Sunday home game. Play Ball Alley will be set up on Power Alley located near Yard House and Goldbergs.
Sunday Kids Run The Bases presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: After Sunday games, kids 14 & under can run around the bases just like the Braves.
ATLANTA BRAVES FOUNDATION IN-GAME ELEMENTS
- Atlanta Braves Foundation 50/50 Raffle Presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos: This season, for the first time ever, fans located anywhere in Georgia can participate in the Atlanta Braves Foundation 50/50 Raffle presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos. Rolling jackpots will be open during select Braves road series and will conclude with a drawing after the 8th inning at the following home game. Fans may purchase raffle tickets online at braves.com/5050 or via the MLB Ballpark app while in the state of Georgia, and fans at home games can continue to purchase raffle tickets from sellers at Truist Park and around The Battery Atlanta. At the end of each raffle, one lucky winner will take home 50% of the total jackpot, with remaining proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s mission to build community through baseball engaging Braves Country, reaching vulnerable populations, and improving equity and access in sport, health, education and well-being outcomes for children, families, and communities.
- 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 the 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.
- Blue Moon Weekdays: Available on weekdays during the regular season. Fans can purchase a $30 Grandstand Reserved game ticket, which includes $10 Added Value. For more information, visit braves.com/bluemoon.
- Military & First Responders Discount in partnership with The Warrior Alliance: The Atlanta Braves would like to say thank you to military members and first responders with a discounted ticket offer for all 2024 regular season home games. For more information, visit Braves.com/military.
- T-Mobile Value Pack: Available every regular season home game, for as low as $30, 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 $20 Coca-Cola Corner game ticket, which includes one complimentary Coca-Cola product. For more information, visit Braves.com/refresh.