Why did the Braves get a new stadium?
The new Braves stadium will have between 41,000 to 42,000 seats — significantly fewer seats than the 50,000 seats at Turner Field. “The reason for moving is simple,” the team said. “The current location has certain issues that are insurmountable and will only become more problematic over the years.
When did the Braves get a new stadium?
Truist Park
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | March 31, 2017 (exhibition game) April 8, 2017 (college game, official opening) April 14, 2017 (regular season) |
| Construction cost | $622 million |
| Architect | Populous |
| Project manager | Jones Lang LaSalle |
What happened to the old Braves stadium?
Turner Field was a baseball stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia. From 1997 to 2016, it served as the home ballpark to the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). The stadium has been reconfigured for the second time, redesigned for college football as Center Parc Stadium for Georgia State University.
Why is it called Truist Park?
The rename comes after the completion of the merger between BB and SunTrust in December 2019. ATLANTA — It’s official – SunTrust Park is now Truist Park. The rename comes after the completion of the merger between BB and SunTrust in December 2019.
Why is Atlanta Braves leaving Atlanta?
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves moved to Cobb County from Turner Field in 2017 because they wanted a new baseball stadium combined with a mixed-use development.
Did Braves leave Atlanta?
Today the Braves announced they will leave Atlanta proper – and move twelve miles up the freeway to Cobb County, hosting opening day 2017 in a brand new ballpark.
How many stadiums have the Braves had?
For more than a half century the Braves have called Atlanta home. From 1966 until 2016 the team played in downtown Atlanta at two ballparks: Atlanta Fulton County Stadium from 1966 through 1996 and Turner Field from 1997 through 2016. In 2017 the Braves started a new chapter in their history, moving into Truist Park.
When did Chipper Jones retire?
2012
On March 22, 2012, the Braves announced that Jones would retire following the 2012 season, after 19 major league seasons with the team. Following the announcement, a fan tribute song called “The Chipper Jones Song” was featured in a number of sports blogs.
What is Dodger Stadium capacity?
56,000
Dodger Stadium/Capacity
The 56,000-seat Dodger Stadium has parking for 16,000 automobiles on 21 terraced lots adjacent to the same elevations as the six different seating levels.