Braves home opener: Your guide to what’s new at Truist Park

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Hello, baseball fans! It’s been six months since your Atlanta Braves took the field at Truist Park, but the wait is finally over.

The Braves (3-2) return for their home opener Friday night against the defending National League champions Arizona Diamondbacks (4-3).

LIVE Team 2 Coverage from Truist Park, on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.

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If you’re heading to the Friday night home opener, here’s what you need to know.

GAME INFORMATION

First pitch: 7:20 p.m.; gates open two hours before first pitch. Spencer Strider will take the mound.

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 $50-60. Parking through the Braves website is sold out.

Weather: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says bring a jacket or sweatshirt with you. Temperatures will be in low 60s at first pitch, low 50s by the end of the game

WHAT’S NEW AT TRUIST PARK

Lexus Premium Boxes: The Lexus Premium Box will be located in sections 214, 216, 217, 235, 237, 239, 240, 241 and 242. The premium boxes can hold between eight and 14 people with a mix of cushioned seats and high-top bar seating. Each includes complimentary premium parking, private entrance and unlimited access to the Xfinity Club.

Blue Moon Beer Garden: Fans who are used to sitting in right field will notice a Blue Moon Beer Garden that will serve a variety of food and Molson Coors items. There is also an upgraded seating area next to the garden overlooks right field and can hold groups of up to 210 people.

Jim Beam Bourbon Decks and 60 Ft. 6 In. Bar: The Jim Bean Bourdon Decks will be new in left field behind section 142 and 143. On the concourse, there are two bars that mirror the distance from the pitcher’s mound to home plate.

Belle Glos Back Porch: The center field area accommodates 100-150 fans in a laidback patio environment with a new platform for enhanced views of the field.

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Washington Nationals v Atlanta Braves The Braves home opener at Truist Park is almost here! Click through the gallery to see the new food and seating options. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CLUBHOUSE STORE RENOVATIONS

The Braves renovated the clubhouse store during the offseason and just reopened it on Tuesday in time for the home opener.

The redesign added 1,500 square feet and a dedicate “walk-up shop” for jerseys and game-used merchandise. There will be an update sale system to double the amount of checkouts.

OPENING HOMESTAND GIVEAWAYS

• April 5 and April 6 vs Diamondbacks: 2024 Magnetic Schedule Giveaway
• April 7 vs Diamondbacks: Player Minifigure Set; The first 3,000 kids through the gates will receive a player minifigure set with 6 figures and an infield base representing Atlanta Braves infielders.
• April 8 vs Mets: Hank Aaron ‘74 Home Run Record Bobblehead Giveaway; 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.

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