Braves-Royals: What to know for Friday’s season opener between Atlanta, Kansas City

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves open their 2026 season at home on Friday against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park.

Opening Day signals a fresh start for both teams, as the Braves and Royals look to bounce back and reach the postseason after missing out in 2025.

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Here’s what to know entering Friday’s game live on Gray Media:

Who: Braves vs. Royals

When: 7:15 p.m. EST on Friday, March 27

Where: Truist Park

Pitchers: Chris Sale vs. Cole Ragans

Lineups

Braves:

1. RF Ronald Acuña Jr.
2. DH Drake Baldwin
3. 2B Ozzie Albies
4. 1B Matt Olson
5. 3B Austin Riley
6. LF Eli White
7. SS Mauricio Dubón
8. C Jonah Heim
9. CF Michael Harris II

Royals:

1. 3B Maikel Garcia
2. SS Bobby Witt Jr.
3. CF Lane Thomas
4. C Salvador Perez
5. 1B Vinnie Pasquantino
6. RF Starling Marte
7. 2B Jonathan India
8. LF Isaac Collins
9. DH Carter Jensen

How to watch Braves on Gray

The Braves and Gray Media announced two broadcast offerings so far, 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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