The Atlanta Braves are not having a banner season, but the area around their home ball park in Cobb County is already lighting up with festivities leading up to Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Events began on Friday around Truist Park and The Battery and beyond, to include Budweiser Clydesdale horses in Smyrna and a family fun event Saturday at the Kroger at Terrell Mill MarketPlace sponsored by OxiClean.
From now through Tuesday, the Capitol One All-Star Village will take place at the Cobb Galleria Centre, featuring entertainment, interactive games, ballpark fare and All-Star Week atmosphere that includes former players, photo ops and a Gaming Zone.
The Village will be open from 12-8 Sunday and 12-6 Monday and Tuesday; tickets are available at this link.
On Sunday is the 4.4 Miler, a fun run in honor of Braves great Henry Aaron’s jersey No. 44, at Center Parc Stadium in downtown Atlanta (formerly the Atlanta Olympic Stadium and Turner Field).
The MLB Draft takes place on Sunday and Monday at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre.
Monday is the Home Run Derby at Truist Park, and the participants include Matt Olson of the Braves, who is replacing Ronald Acuña Jr. The event starts at 8 p.m.; info here for tickets and parking.
Tuesday starts off with an All-Star Red Carpet Show at The Battery, starting at 2 p.m., and will be shown live on the MLB Network.
The All-Star Game itself starts at 8 p.m., and the gates open at 5 p.m. There is some ticket availability remaining, with prices starting at $220; parking will cost you at least $76 per vehicle.
More information about official events can be found here and here.
Traffic Info
From Cobb government:
The All-Star Game events will be spread around Truist Park, The Battery Atlanta, and the Galleria Centre. Lane closures and detours will impact roads around the Battery complex and the Galleria.
CobbLinc is stepping up to the plate for All-Star Game weekend, offering dedicated shuttle service at least every 30 minutes during peak hours to help fans easily reach the festivities. Beginning Friday and running through Tuesday, the expanded service will connect the Marietta Transfer Center to Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, where thousands are expected to gather for the All-Star game and fan experiences.
The additional CobbLinc shuttles aim to ease traffic congestion and provide a reliable, free option for attendees looking to avoid parking headaches. Fans can focus on enjoying the action, not fighting traffic. Riders can track buses in real time using the CobbLinc mobile app or by visiting the CobbLinc website.
Georgia DOT will suspend work and lane closures on interstates and state roads near the Truist Park area throughout the duration of the All-Star events.
Traffic and travel disruptions around the Cumberland area are expected to be minimal during this event. However, please keep an eye on this page for any updates.
And Cobb Travel and Tourism has put together this guide with suggestions on other things to do in and around Truist Park/The Battery and the county during the next few days.
Related:
- East Cobb Kroger event part of MLB All-Star Weekend kickoff
- East Cobb Park upper playground closed for maintenance
- ‘Play Ball’ exhibit featured at Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art
- East Cobb students honored at Positive Athlete Awards
- East Side Baseball to donate $207K for Fullers Park project
- Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy updates fed changes
- Sewell Park pool open daily for summer through July 31
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