ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Every year, the sun shines, the grass grows and the Atlanta Braves take the field for another 162-game marathon. Over those 162 games, we will find out just how good the team is and how much hope fans should have for the future, both immediate and distant.
Here’s a look at what the next 162 games have in store for the Atlanta Braves.
A strong April is needed
The Braves typically have strong Aprils. The team has gone .500 or better in April for three straight years, but they will need to continue that streak in 2026, because the NL East could come down to these April games.
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The team will face division opponents in four straight series. The Miami Marlins will visit Atlanta on April 13-15. The Braves will head to Philadelphia to face the Phillies from April 17-19 followed by a four-game stretch against the Nationals in Washington, D.C., from April 20-23. The Phillies will then visit Atlanta from April 24-26.
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These games will not be the only games against division opponents, but the Braves will not have as many consecutive games against division opponents for the rest of the season.
If the NL East division race is as tight as expected, the Braves will be kicking themselves in September if they don’t win these games in April.
On the road again...
The Braves will spend much of the season’s most crucial month on the road. Of the eight series the team will play in September, only three will be at Truist Park.
A similar situation will play out in May. The Braves will play just three home series in May, including two back-to-back from May 12-17.
August, however, will feature several home series. The Braves will host the Nationals, Mets and Marlins for key in-division series as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
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Braves, World Cup double feature?
If you love both soccer and baseball, and have the money for it, circle June 18 and July 1 on your calendar.
Both days, you will be able to see a World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and a Braves game at Truist Park.
June 18 will see a Group A match between South Africa and an as-yet-undetermined opponent at noon and a Braves game against the San Francisco Giants at 7:15 p.m.
July 1 will feature a Round of 16 match at noon and a Braves tilt against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:15 p.m.
When are the bobbleheads?
Bobbleheads and other promotions are scattered throughout the year. Promotions of interest include:
- March 31: Drake Baldwin Rookie of the Year bobblehead
- April 10: Replica Dale Murphy jersey
- April 26: Michael Harris II mini bobblehead
- April 29: Chris Sale bobblecard
- May 13: Michael Harris II and Cash bobblehead
- June 3: Drake Baldwin hockey jersey
- June 7: Kids soccer jersey
- June 17: Soccer jersey
- July 3: 1996 Summer Olympics night
- July 5: Drake Baldwin Rookie of the Year mini bobblehead
- July 6: Matt Olson bobblecard
- July 21: Ha-Seong Kim bobblehead
- July 30: Andruw Jones bobblehead
- Aug. 10: Michael Harris II football jersey
- Aug. 11: Spencer Strider vinyl record giveaway
- Aug. 12: Javy Lopez bobblehead
- Aug. 14: Andres Galarraga bobblehead
- Aug. 16: Kids Michael Harris II football jersey
- Sept. 13: Kids Ronald Acuña Jr. basketball jersey
- Sept. 22: Austin Riley short sleeve hoodie
- Sept. 24: Ronald Acuña Jr. basketball jersey
How to watch Braves on Gray
The Braves and Gray Media announced two broadcast offerings, including Opening Day, to fans across Braves Country through Braves on Gray local television stations, reaching 26 markets throughout the Southeast.
For broadcast times, channel information and additional details, fans are encouraged to click here and check local Gray Media station listings in their markets.
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