What is the seating capacity of Truist Park?

Truist Park seats 41,084 for MLB games. The park was designed to be smaller and more intimate than Turner Field, with a canopy roof that shades approximately 60% of seats during afternoon games — essential in Atlanta's summer heat.

Where is Truist Park located?

Truist Park is at 755 Battery Avenue SE in Atlanta, Georgia 30339. It sits in the Cumberland area of unincorporated Cobb County, near the intersection of I-75 and I-285, about 12 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta.

Is there parking at Truist Park?

The Battery Atlanta complex has approximately 15,000 parking spaces across multiple garages and surface lots. General parking costs $20–$40 on game days. The Silver, Gold, and Blue decks are closest to the ballpark. Pre-purchasing is strongly recommended as the lots fill quickly.

What is The Battery Atlanta?

The Battery Atlanta is a 60-acre mixed-use development surrounding Truist Park. It features over 30 restaurants and bars, a hotel, residential towers, office space, and the Coca-Cola Roxy concert venue. It is open year-round and serves as the Braves' pregame entertainment district.

Has Truist Park hosted a World Series?

Yes. Truist Park hosted the 2021 World Series, where the Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games — Atlanta's first championship since 1995. Games 3, 4, and 5 were played at Truist Park, with the atmosphere for the clinching Game 6 in Houston felt all the way back in The Battery.

Why did the Braves leave Turner Field?

The Braves left Turner Field after just 20 seasons — the shortest tenure of any modern MLB ballpark — citing poor highway access, insufficient parking, and the lack of a surrounding entertainment district. The move to Cobb County was controversial, but The Battery Atlanta has delivered the mixed-use development the Braves wanted.

How far is the airport from Truist Park?

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 20 miles south, about 25–40 minutes by car depending on traffic. There is no practical transit connection from the airport to the ballpark. Rideshare runs $30–$45. Rental car is recommended for visitors flying in.

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Q: How do I get to Truist Park by public transit?

There is no direct MARTA rail service to Truist Park. CobbLinc bus route 10 connects the Cumberland Transfer Center to The Battery on game days. From downtown Atlanta, take MARTA to the Arts Center station and transfer to CobbLinc. Most fans drive.

About Truist Park

Truist Park sits in the Cumberland area of Cobb County — a 41,084-seat ballpark where the Atlanta Braves play baseball surrounded by The Battery Atlanta, a 60-acre entertainment district that redefined what a ballpark neighbourhood can be. The park, the restaurants, the bars, the hotel, and the residential towers are all one integrated development — a $1.1 billion bet that fans would come for the experience as much as for the game.

The Braves moved here in 2017 after just 20 seasons at Turner Field — the shortest tenure of any modern MLB ballpark. Turner Field, originally built as the main stadium for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, had poor highway access, inadequate parking, and no surrounding entertainment. The Braves’ decision to move 12 miles northwest to Cobb County was controversial — critics called it suburban flight — but The Battery Atlanta delivered the mixed-use district that Turner Field never had.

Built for $672 million (with the total project including The Battery reaching $1.1 billion) and designed by Populous, Truist Park is intimate by modern standards. The canopy roof covers the upper deck and shades approximately 60% of seats during afternoon games — essential in Atlanta’s brutal summer heat. The park was named SunTrust Park at opening before becoming Truist Park in 2020 after the SunTrust and BB&T banking merger.

The ballpark found its defining moment in 2021, when the Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win the World Series — Atlanta’s first championship since 1995. The postseason run, led by Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman, and a pitching staff that dominated October, gave Truist Park the identity it needed. The Battery erupted during the clincher in Houston, and the parade through downtown Atlanta cemented the park’s place in Braves history.

Getting to Truist Park

Public Transit

Truist Park has no direct MARTA rail service — one of the most criticised aspects of the move from Turner Field. CobbLinc provides bus connections on game days.

→ Via CobbLinc Bus: Route 10 connects the Cumberland Transfer Center to The Battery on game days. From downtown Atlanta, take MARTA’s Red or Gold line to Arts Center station, then transfer to CobbLinc. The total journey takes about 45 minutes.

→ Via MARTA + Rideshare: Take MARTA to the H.E. Holmes or Arts Center station, then rideshare the remaining 5–8 miles to the park. This hybrid approach avoids the worst of the highway traffic.

The lack of MARTA access is a real issue. Most fans drive, and the Braves built The Battery’s extensive parking infrastructure accordingly.

Driving + Parking

The ballpark address is 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30339. I-75 and I-285 are the primary approaches.

→ From Downtown Atlanta (~12 mi): I-75 North to the Cumberland Boulevard exit. About 20–30 minutes without traffic, 40+ minutes on game day.

→ From Buckhead (~8 mi): I-75 North or surface streets via Northside Drive. About 15–25 minutes.

→ From Marietta (~10 mi): I-75 South or Cobb Parkway south to Windy Hill Road. About 15–20 minutes.

The Battery has approximately 15,000 parking spaces at $20–$40. The Silver, Gold, and Blue decks are closest. Pre-purchasing is essential — the lots fill quickly and post-game traffic on I-75 is severe. Arrive early, park, eat at The Battery, and walk to the game.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft have designated zones on Circle 75 Parkway near The Battery’s north entrance. From Midtown Atlanta, expect $18–$25. From Buckhead, $12–$18. Post-game surge is heavy — eat dinner at The Battery and wait for traffic and surge pricing to settle.

From the Airport

→ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL): 20 miles south, about 25–40 minutes by car. The world’s busiest airport with service from every major carrier. No practical transit connection to the ballpark. Rideshare runs $30–$45. Rental car is the most practical option for visitors flying in.

History of Truist Park

Truist Park was built to replace Turner Field, which itself had been converted from the 1996 Olympic stadium. The $672 million project, designed by Populous, broke ground in 2014 on a site near the intersection of I-75 and I-285. The surrounding Battery Atlanta development added another $400 million to the total project cost, making it one of the most expensive ballpark developments in history.

First Game (April 14, 2017): The Braves defeated the San Diego Padres 5–2 before a sellout crowd of 41,149. The park opened as SunTrust Park and drew immediate praise for the intimate seating bowl and The Battery’s pregame atmosphere.

Naming Change (January 2020): SunTrust and BB&T merged to form Truist Financial Corporation. The park became Truist Park — the first name change the ballpark experienced and a seamless transition that required only new signage.

2021 World Series (October–November 2021): The Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win their first championship since 1995. Jorge Soler’s three-run home run in Game 6 sealed it. Games 3, 4, and 5 at Truist Park were deafening — the Tomahawk Chop echoing through The Battery as 40,000 fans willed the Braves toward October glory. Freddie Freeman’s tears on the field after the final out became the image of the franchise’s redemption.

The Battery Atlanta: The mixed-use district has exceeded expectations since opening, with year-round foot traffic that doesn’t depend on game days. Live Nation’s Coca-Cola Roxy venue hosts 250+ events per year. Residential towers are at capacity. The model has been studied by every team in professional sports looking to build a ballpark-anchored development.

From Turner Field’s short life to The Battery’s long-term vision, Truist Park represents a new model for baseball — a ballpark that is the centre of a neighbourhood rather than the centre of a parking lot, built by a franchise willing to bet $1.1 billion that fans want more than just a game.