Atlanta Braves opening day: What to know about 2026 season opener against Kansas City Royals
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It’s Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves and for the first time since 2022, the Braves get to open the season at home.
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The Braves host the Kansas City Royals for their first series of 2026 season. The franchise begins a new era under manager Walt Weiss, but will also look back at 60 years of Braves baseball in Atlanta.
What fans can expect to see at Truist Park, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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GAME INFORMATION
First pitch: 7:15 p.m.; gates open two hours before first pitch. Chris Sale will take the mound for the Braves.
Pregame festivities: Fans are invited to line the streets of The Battery Atlanta for the Braves Walk starting at 4 p.m. The Braves will also hold a special on-field presentation at 6:40 p.m. to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their move to Atlanta.
Giveaways: All fans in attendance will receive a magnetic schedule of the 2026 season and a rally towel.
Weather: Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says we’ll be at near-record highs for Friday.
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