Atlanta Braves: Experience a Major League Baseball Game Near Greenville, SC

Thank you to Cobb Tourism & Travel for inviting us to an Atlanta Braves game and arranging the trip!

I’ve grown up going to Philadelphia Phillies games with my family, and they were always a lot of fun because of the excitement of going to a big game in a big city in a big stadium. The Atlanta Braves are the closest MLB team we have in Greenville, SC. And I could not have been more excited to take my own kids to experience that same excitement I felt as a kid at a Major League Baseball game. 

Atlanta Braves: Truist Park 

The Braves play at Truist Park, a 41,000-seat stadium with four levels, dozens of restaurants, and a kids’ play area with a zipline, climbing wall, and batting cage. 

You can purchase tickets through the MLB website, which is linked to Ticketmaster. Getting the MLB app and the Ticketmaster app before you make your purchase can help things go smoother. You’ll need to show your tickets on your phone to get in as they do not accept paper tickets. The venue is also cashless. 

I wish I knew about the Truist Park Tour, a guided 90-minute tour of the stadium, before our visit. The Atlanta Braves is the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. They have an extensive and fascinating history, which you’ll learn about on this tour. Plus, you get to visit places in the stadium you wouldn’t otherwise see, like the dugout, and without thousands of other fans. The dugout is not included on game days for the 1 pm and 2 pm tours. You must reserve these tickets online and tours happen almost every day. Tickets are $37.70/adult and $27.70/kids. 

Atlanta Braves: The Battery 

The Battery is like a tiny town in and of itself outside Truist Park. There’s an entertainment facility, lots of restaurants, shops, a big green space and stage for live entertainment, parking, and a hotel. 

We went over to Goldberg’s for breakfast the morning of the game to check it out. I ended up participating in a free workout with BodyFit by Amy. I didn’t know who she was until I looked her up later (turns out she is crazy popular), but the workout was a blast! In the time before a game, the place is packed with people getting cocktails and beer, kids playing in the splash pad, people eating dinner, promoters giving away free stuff, drummers playing on their five-gallon overturned buckets, mascots taking photos with fans, and just an overall fun and exciting vibe. 

We had no idea where to turn first. We ended up taking the hotel shuttle over to The Battery and went in search of dinner but got easily distracted by all the fun things happening around us. Someone recommended we eat at PH’EAST, a Far East food hall on the outskirts of The Battery and a little less crowded than the restaurants nearest the stadium. That was an excellent recommendation, but my kids decided they wanted something a little more American. The food looked amazing though, and they had bathrooms. 

We ended up eating at a food truck right outside one of the stadium gates that served fries, burgers, and hot dogs. It was actually pretty good, much to my surprise. There really isn’t anywhere there that serves cheap eats, but there are lots of excellent options like tacos, nachos, a beer garden, a pizza place, and a burger joint. After looking at several of the menus, I don’t think you can go wrong with any option. 

Just be sure to decide if you want to eat at The Battery before going into the stadium because once they scan your tickets, you can’t leave and reenter. 

Atlanta Braves: Watching the Game 

The game itself was so exciting and a lot of fun. The music, the energy, and the fans were engaging and lively. 

When the pitcher struck out a player of the opposing team, fireworks went off. The race of the Home Depot tools (people dressed up as a paintbrush, hammer, etc.) were hilarious. We were dying laughing along with everyone else. All the fans sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the 7th Inning stretch, and the ax chop, typical of Braves’ fans, happened several times. It was quite the sight. 

On Friday nights, the team shoots off fireworks after the game. There were so many families; it was a delight to see. This was truly a family-friendly activity, and we immensely enjoyed the experience. It was totally different than any other MLB game I’ve attended. The fans were totally into the game and the innings seemed to fly by. My daughters said it was the best part of our whole trip. 

If you get to the stadium a little early, you can buy tokens for your kids to have some fun at the Hope & Will’s Sandlot. There is a zipline, climbing wall, batting cage, arcade game, and photo opportunities. This is located at Sections 152-155, and tokens are $1 each. 

Atlanta Braves: Parking

Like anywhere in Atlanta, parking is expensive and a challenge. My best piece of advice is to stay where we did at the Atlanta North Marriott, a 10-15 minute walk from the stadium, so you don’t have to worry about parking. 

But if you need a place to park, the stadium offers multiple lots that are anywhere from right next to the stadium to a 15-minute walk away. They recommend you purchase parking ahead of time. You can do that and see an official parking lot map on the ballpark website.

Prices range anywhere from $19 to $75 + Ticketmaster fees for the various lots. There are other places you can find that are unofficial Atlanta Braves parking lots, including the hotel where we stayed. Parking was $30 at the time of this writing. Of course, always be prudent wherever you park and lock valuables out of sight or just don’t take them in your car. 

Atlanta Braves: Where to Stay 

Cobb County hosted us at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, a 10-15 minute walk from Truist Park, which absolutely came in handy when the game ended around 10 pm and thousands of people exited the stadium at the same time. 

I would one thousand percent stay here again if we were going to a Braves game for that reason. It is a beautiful and comfortable hotel, and the convenience of staying at this Marriott beats the hassle and stress of trying to find parking and driving with thousands of other people after the game. 

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Atlanta Braves: Tips 

Here are some things to know before you go: 

• The Battery is packed before game time. If you plan to eat before the game, get there a couple hours early. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from, but there are also thousands of people. 
• Bags aren’t allowed in the stadium. The exceptions are medical bags no larger than what’s required to transport necessary medical equipment, such as breast pumps for nursing mothers and other bags required for guests with ADA needs. Diaper bags for guests accompanied by infant(s) and/or toddler(s) are also permissible, as are small, single compartment clutches no larger than 5 x 9 inches and small, single compartment clear bags no larger than 5 x 9 inches. 
• You can bring outside food into the stadium but it must be in a gallon-sized plastic bag. You can also carry a single, sealed bottle of water inside. This is a great way to save money on food and water because it is very costly. A bottle of water inside the stadium is $5.

Ready to See the Braves in Action? 

If you’re ready to book your tickets, you can get Braves tickets online, which I recommend. Heading to a Braves game is a super popular activity, and depending on the game, you may not have a lot of seat options as sections sell out.

Tickets range widely in price, but the upper levels start around $10 depending on the game. 

I’d absolutely recommend this experience for families. You don’t even need to know much about baseball to enjoy it! It’s just really exciting to see a Major League Baseball team play, especially one as good as the Braves. Enjoy all the festivities and make those memories with your family. 

Atlanta Braves
755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 
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