Braves Prepare for Alumni Weekend with the Washington Nationals in Town

The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for one of the most anticipated weekends of the year: Alumni Weekend.

The Atlanta Braves will host the annual Alumni Weekend, presented by Your Local Ford Dealer, at Truist Park, Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25 as the team faces the Washington Nationals. Fans can experience a full weekend of opportunities to meet Braves legends with activities in The Battery Atlanta and Truist Park.

A map detailing the locations for each activity and the alumni stations will be available in the MLB Ballpark app and on Braves.com/AlumniWeekend as gates open. Fans can also find details in the Gameday playbill handed out upon entering the Truist Park gates. Limited tickets are available, starting at $9.

Friday, August 23 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)

6:00 p.m. – Braves Legends Parade through The Battery Atlanta

Before entering Truist Park, Braves alumni will parade through The Battery Atlanta, where fans can line up along Battery Avenue to see the legends. The parade will begin outside the Silverspot Cinema near the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Battery Avenue. It will travel down Battery Avenue and conclude by the Third Base Gate. This event is free and a game ticket is not required.

6:50 p.m. – Alumni Weekend Roll Call Introductions

Braves legends will be introduced individually as they parade down a red carpet in center field. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, August 24 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Alumni Autographs

The legends will be available for autographs throughout Truist Park prior to the game against the Nationals. A map of the autograph stations can be found in the Gameday playbill handed out to fans as they enter the Truist Park gates. Fans can check the MLB.com Ballpark App for details on which legends will be at each station. Alumni locations will be posted on the day of the game . Alumni will sign specially designed Alumni Weekend autograph cards only. No personal items permitted. Autographs are first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. One autographed item, per person, per alumnus. No posed photos will be allowed.

6:20 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. – Softball Home Run Derby

Alumni will compete in a fun and competitive Softball Home Run Derby. Bally Sports Southeast will bring viewers unique coverage of the event during an extended Braves LIVE pregame show. Multiple camera angles as well as analysts will showcase the action along with the participant interactions.

Sunday, August 25 (1:35 p.m. first pitch)

Postgame – Greg Maddux Documentary Preview Screening

After the game, enjoy a preview screening of MLB NETWORK PRESENTS: ONE OF A KIND, an all-new documentary featuring Braves legend Greg Maddux. The documentary will be screened for fans at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage before it debuts on MLB Network Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m.

The Braves have announced a preliminary roster of alumni that are scheduled to appear this weekend.

Expected Alumni Roster:

Please note: All appearances are subject to change. All autograph lines are on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed. Lines can be cut off at any time.