Braves Overview

Fast facts

League: MLB

Head Coach: Brian Snitker

Team Mascot: Blooper

Year Opened: 2017

Capacity: 41084

City / State: Atlanta / Georgia

Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Braves vs Phillies

Rival Team: Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies and Braves have both been members of the National League for over a century, but the rivalry between the two didn’t really kick off until the ‘90s. The two teams met in the 1993 NLCS, and in 1994 the Phillies and Braves became NL East rivals. There is plenty of bad blood between the two, so don’t miss it when the Braves and Phils square off.

Braves vs Nationals

Rival Team: Washington Nationals

The Braves and Nationals have been in the same division since 1994, but the rivalry between the two didn’t really take off until recently. From 2012 to 2014 the two teams consistently fought for division titles, and as a result, there is lots of animosity between the two sets of fans. There is always a lot at stake when the Braves and Nationals meet, even if one of them is in the basement.

Braves vs Mets

Rival Team: New York Mets

The rivalry between the Mets and Braves has been going strong since the Braves moved to the NL East in the early 1990s. The two have met in the playoffs several times over the years including the 1969 and 1999 NLCSs. If you want to attend a good matchup, then there are few better than a Mets-Braves game.

Braves Tailgate Guide

Atmosphere

The Braves move to Cobb County will pay huge dividends regarding pregame entertainment. Not only will you find plenty of space to tailgate around Truist Park, but The Battery Atlanta will also offer several pre-game entertainment options.

You’ll find tons of drinking and dining options as well as a music venue and bowling alley surrounding Truist Park meaning you’ll find plenty to do before taking in a Braves game.

Traditions

Phil Niekro Statue

Make sure to check out the statue of Phil Niekro outside the Left Field Base Gate before entering the stadium. The statue honors the knuckler who played for the Braves for 21 seasons.

The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta features all kinds of pregame entertainment including a bowling alley, a music venue, and lots of places to grab a bite to eat or drink. If you’re looking for something to do before the game, then The Battery Atlanta is the ideal location for you.

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Delta Jet Tail

Outside the 3rd Base Gate is a Delta jet tail. Stop by and get a picture with the tail to remember your trip to Atlanta.

Where to tailgate

Braves Stadium Guide

In Game

The Braves will move into the new state of the art Truist Park at the start of the 2017 season, and the facility is already shaping up to be one of the best in baseball. The ballpark will be home to lots of great dining options and feature plenty of nods to the Braves past around the park. Take some time before the game to see all Truist Park has to offer including the several statues outside of the stadium, the Chop House, and Hop and Will’s Sandlot.

Truist Park also features some excellent sightlines as well as a comfortable place to watch a ballgame. One of the unique thing about the seats at the Braves’ new stadium is the fact they are mesh rather than plastic, which will provide lots of relief during the hot Atlanta summers.

Stay tuned for more information about the brand new Truist Park.

Things to check out

Chop House

If you’re looking to grab something to eat a Truist Park, then check out the Chop House. The three-story restaurant in right field is home to two party decks and is an excellent place to eat at Truist Park.

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Hope and Will's Sandlot

Those of you bringing kids to the game will want to stop by Hope and Will’s Sandlot. Here you’ll find lots of activities for kids including a zip line, climbing tower, batting cages, and much more.

Chick-Fil-A Cows

The Chick-Fil-A Cows from Turner Field will make their way to Truist Park. Take some time to see the cows and get a picture of them during your trip to Truist Park.

Rotating A and Championship Pennants

Right Field is home to a rotating Atlanta Braves logo as well as pennants honoring the club’s three World Series, 17 NL Pennants, and 17 division titles. Take in the sight of all of them while attending a Braves game.

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Braves Authentic Shop

Those of you who want to pick up a game worn Braves jersey or other authenticated Braves merchandise will want to check out the Braves Authentics Shop.

Braves Hall of Fame

Stop by the Braves Hall of Fame to remember all of your favorite Braves from over the years. The Hall of Fame features a plaque for each inductee and is a must-see for any baseball fan.

Monument Garden

If you’re a fan of history or baseball uniforms, make sure to stop by Monument Garden. Monument Garden features displays dedicated to the Braves stay in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta and shows how the team’s uniforms have changed over the years.

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Hank Aaron Statue

Located in Monument Garden, the Atlanta Braves will unveil a new Hank Aaron statue at Truist Park. After some dispute over what to do with the Hank Aaron statue outside of Turner Field, the Braves have decided to build a new statue of Hammerin’ Hank at their new ballpark. Make sure to see the new statue after it’s built.

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Bottle Cap A

Get a picture of the bottle cap A during your visit to Truist Park.

Elevator Lobby Displays

Another point for uniform aficionados to check out are the elevator lobby displays, which contain uniforms from various times throughout Braves history.

Truist Club

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the Truist Club, make sure to take some time to see all the awards won by Braves over the years. Here you can see Greg Maddux’s Gold Gloves among other trophies, so take the opportunity to check them out.

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Tomahawk Chop

When the worldless war song is being played, loyal Braves fans make a chopping motion in line with the beat of the song to show their support as well as intimidate the opposing team

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Scoreboard Message

Truist Park offers the ability to order a message on their massive scoreboard. With a donation to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, fans can personalize the scoreboard for any special message they’d like to share.

Organist

The Braves are one of the few teams who still use a live organist. Matthew Kaminski is the organist for Braves games and he’s started a tradition at Turner Field: tweeting with fans for song requests. He’s so dedicated to his job and the importance of fan interaction that if he doesn’t know a song, he will look it up online, learn it, then play it an inning or two later.

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Fight Songs

  1. Tomahawk Chop

  2. Thank God I'm A Country Boy

    Played during the seventh inning stretch

    Well, life’s on a farm is kinda laid back,
    ain’t much an old country boy like me can’t hack.
    It’s early to rise, early in the sack thank God I’m a country boy.
    Well, a simple kind of life never did me no harm,
    raising me a family and working on the farm.
    My days are all filled with an easy country charm, thank God I’m a country boy.
    Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
    When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
    And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.

    When the work’s all done and the sun’s setting low,
    I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
    The kids are asleep so I keep it kinda low, thank God I’m a country boy.
    I’d play Sally Gooding all day if I could,
    but the lord and my wife wouldn’t take it very good.
    So I fiddle when I can and I work when I should, thank God I’m a country boy.
    Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
    When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
    And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.

    I wouldn’t trade my life for diamonds or jewels,
    I never was one of them money hungry fools.
    I’d rather have my fiddle and my farming tools, thank God I’m a country boy.
    Yeah, city folk driving in a black limousine,
    a lotta sad people thinking that’s-a mighty keen.
    Son, let me tell you now exactly what I mean, thank God I’m a country boy.
    Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
    When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
    And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.

    Well, my fiddle was my daddy’s till the day he died,
    and he took me by the hand and held me close to his side.
    He said, “Live a good life and play my fiddle with pride,
    and thank God you’re a country boy.
    My Daddy taught me young how to hunt and how to whittle,
    he taught me how to work and play a tune on the fiddle.
    He taught me how to love and how to give just a little,
    thank God I’m a country boy.
    Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
    When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
    And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.

  3. Georgia on my Mind

    Georgia, Georgia
    The whole day through (the whole day through)
    Just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)

    I’m say Georgia, Georgia
    A song of you (a song of you)
    Comes as sweet and clear
    As moonlight through the pines

    Other arms reach out to me
    Other eyes smile tenderly
    Still in peaceful dreams I see
    The road leads back to you

    I said Georgia, oh Georgia
    No peace I find (peace I find)
    Just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)

    Other arms reach out to me
    Other eyes smile tenderly
    Still in peaceful dreams I see
    The road leads back to you

    Woah, Georgia, Georgia
    No peace, no peace I find
    Just an old, sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)

    I said just an old sweet song
    Keeps Georgia on my mind

Braves Bars & Restaurants

  1. Cru Urban Lounge

    Cru urban Lounge

    Enjoy their handcrafted drinks, exotic hookahs, and chef-inspired small plates!

    620 Glen Iris Dr NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA

    404-423-7175

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    american - $$

  2. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

    Fox Bros

    Texan brothers' slow-roast ribs, pulled pork & Southern sides in an informal space with a patio.

    1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA

    404-577-4030

    Bar website

    american - bbq - $$

  3. St. Cecilia

    St Cecilia

    With an old-world, ingredient-driven approach, Executive Chef Craig Richards displays the Italian trademarks that have always stood the test of time.

    3455 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA

    404-554-9995

    Bar website

    italian - $$$

  4. The El Felix

    El Felix

    Let the spring-time warmth of cheese-filled tacos renew your energies and relax your mind.

    1130 Avalon Boulevard #1030, Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA

    678-248-5239

    Bar website

    american - mexican - $$

  5. The Varsity

    Varsity

    Whether you have a school group out on a field trip, or taking a tour group to see the Braves, The Varsity is the fun, fast, and delicious place to stop.

    61 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA

    404-881-1706

    Bar website

    american - $

  6. Antico Pizza

    Cheese Pizza

    Busy family-run pizzeria near Georgia Tech known for brick-oven pies, with communal seating & BYOB.

    1099 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

    404-347-3874

    Bar website

    italian - pizza - $$

  7. Goldbergs

    Goldbergs

    Local deli chain serving NY-style boiled bagels, plus breakfast, sandwiches, brisket & more.

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320, USA

    404-763-8313

    Bar website

    american - cafe - $$

  8. Atlanta Braves All Star Grill

    Atlanta Braves All Star Grill

    A one-of-a-kind restaurant, the Braves All Star Grill represents the intersection of Atlanta’s heritage.

    200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

    404-305-8001

    Bar website

    sportsbar - $$