The Atlanta Braves are one team that should never be taken lightly in Major League Baseball (MLB). An important part of the National League (NL), its impressive players have earned the team the World Series Championship four times. They have achieved even greater success in divisional rounds with five NL West Division Championships and an impressive 18 NL East Division Championships. The team has also been the recipients of 4 NL pennants.
Presently owned by Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc,. the team appointed Derek Schiller to be their President while Alex Anthopoulos is currently performing as both President of baseball operations and General Manager for the team. On the other hand, Brian Snitker will be managing the team for the 9th time in the 2024 MLB season.
What is the name of the Atlanta Braves’ Stadium?
Truist Park is the official stadium for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). It serves as one of the new baseball stadiums in the league. Based in Cumberland, Georgia, United States, the team has been using this stadium for their home games since 2017.
Truist Park’s History/ Truist Park Construction and Cost
The Atlanta Braves used to play at Turner Field between 1996-2016. Originally constructed for the Summer Olympics in 1996, it was later changed to a baseball stadium. However, the team faced a lot of problems like less parking space and fewer fans. Moreover, the Mayor of Atlanta also rejected the team’s plan’s for stadium renovations as they spent their funds in constructing the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). However, demands for a new baseball stadium continued to increase and a site next to the highway interchange was agreed upon in 2013. The construction for the stadium started on September 16, 2014. SunTrust Bank in Atlanta purchased the naming rights of the stadium for 25 years. However, in 2019, the company merged with BB&T Bank and formed Truist Financial Corporation. Thus, the stadium was named Truist Park. The stadium was opened to the public on April 8, 2017 for a collegiate baseball game with the first MLB game being played on April 14, 2017.
Truist Park is notable for having the highest percentage of seats closer to the field than any other MLB stadium. It has air conditioners and a canopy 27 meters wide which helps in keeping the environment cool during summer. LED lights are also available throughout the stadium. An important feature of the stadium is the Chattahoochee Falls, a waterfall with boulders and evergreen trees next to the center field wall. This has a fountain of 50 feet which splashes dancing waters as the Atlanta Braves team members score home runs or wins home games. The Monument Garden in the stadium highlights the most memorable moments from the team’s history. This area is further made attractive through the use of water, lights and audio. Additionally, the stadium provides users Wi-Fi networks of 100-GB bandwidth.
The Truist Park also has a commercial hub next to it called The Battery Atlanta. There are many hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities here like the Coca-Cola Roxy developed by Live Nation, a concert promoter. There is also a 16 story hotel and along with a two storeyed restaurant operated by Omni Hotels & Resorts. It provides an impressive view of Truist Park. Several other casinos and notable big retails can also be found in this area.
The field surface in the stadium has been constructed using Seashore Paspalum, Platinum TE. The left field is 335 feet and the left center field is 385 feet. The right field is 325 feet and the right center field is 375 feet. The center field is 400 feet. Truist Park’s construction work cost $622 million in 2017, which was equal to $650 million as of 2020. The construction work was done by Populous.
Truist Park’s Capacity
Truist Park can support 41,084 fans, with 37,442 fans standing as of 2024. However, the stadium saw a record attendance of 43,898 fans on October 9, 2023 during NLDS Game 2 between Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in that game.
Truist Park’s Seating Chart
The following is the seating chart available for fans for a baseball game at Truist Park.
The Atlanta Braves have informed their fans that netting of 31.5 feet is available from Sections 1-9, Sections 10-42, Sections 107-143 and in Champion Suites (A,B,1-10). The netting is connected from foul pole to foul pole. However, fans in these sections can still be injured by bat or bat fragments or by balls thrown or hit. They should contact the Atlanta Braves ticket office for better seating, betting or screening coverage.
What is the parking cost at Truist Park? Parking Map
The following is the parking map for fans for a baseball game at Truist Park.
The Atlanta Braves have advised their fans to pre-purchase parking lots before coming to Truist Park. Fans can use the Waze app, the official partner of the Atlanta Braves for easy navigation. The team has also provided the parking prices for buses and other oversized vehicles parking. If Lot 29 is available, parking price will be $45 per vehicle. For parking RV’s in Braves Lot 29 and Lot 43, if they are available, the price will be $60 per vehicle. Buses can be parked for free if they have a parking pass that is valid.
For The Battery Atlanta, parking for visitors is free upto 3 hours before 2 pm and upto 2 hours after 2 pm. If the vehicles are parked more than 2 hours after 2 pm, fans will have to pay around $50.
Moreover, if any vehicle is found unattended in any Atlanta Braves operated parking lot three hours after a game, it will be towed and the owner will be responsible. Vehicles found at Battery Red Dock or Battery Orange Dock at 3 am will be towed unless the owner contacts Battery Atlanta Security. Similarly, unattended vehicles in the Delta Deck will also be towed unless the owner contacts Atlanta Braves Security.
Truist Park’s Notable Events
Truist Park, like all other MLB stadiums has seen its fair share of notable baseball related events. Some of its most notable events are listed below:
| Dates | Events |
| March 31, 2017 | The first exhibition baseball game was played at this stadium. The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 |
| April 8, 2017 | The first collegiate baseball game was played at this stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Missouri Tigers 1-6 |
| April 14, 2017 | The first MLB game was played at the stadium. The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2. Hank Aaron threw the first ceremonial pitch. It was attended by 33,025 fans |
| October 7, 2018 | Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves scored his first grand slam in this stadium |
| 2018 season | The Atlanta Braves won their 13th NL East Division Championship in this stadium (1st time in the stadium) |
| October 26, 2021-November 2, 2021 | The Atlanta Braves won their 4th MLB World Series Championship in this stadium (1st World Series Championship in this stadium). They also got the AL pennant in 2021 |
| October 9, 2023 | The stadium saw a record attendance of 43,898 fans on October 9, 2023 during NLDS Game 2 between Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 |
Other Sports
Collegiate Football
Truist Park was the home to a collegiate football game between Kennesaw State Owls and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on November 17, 2018.
Music Concerts
Truist Park has also been home to music concerts by notable performers like Billy Joel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga and Metallica.
FAQ's on Atlanta Braves Stadium
A. The official stadium for the Atlanta Braves is Truist Park.
A. The construction of Truist Park was $622 million in 2017.
A. Truist Park has the capacity to support 41,084 fans.
A. The first MLB at Truist Park was played on April 14, 2017.
A. Truist Park was constructed by Populous.
