There's something magical happening at Truist Park these days—and it's not just the Atlanta Braves' blistering 29-13 start, the best record in Major League Baseball.
On a recent Tuesday night, as the Braves took on the Chicago Cubs, fans couldn't help but notice a different kind of star power in center field. No, it wasn't an outfielder making a spectacular catch. It was Joe Walsh and the rest of the Eagles—the band, not the NFL team—warming up for a concert that would later rock the stadium to its foundations.
This is the new reality of The Battery Atlanta, the Braves' $1.1 billion entertainment village located just 10 miles northwest of downtown. Spread across 75 acres, this sprawling complex features office buildings, two hotels, countless restaurants and bars, and a 3,600-seat venue that hosts everything from intimate shows to major events. And at its heart sits Truist Park, a ballpark with acoustics and sightlines so impressive that Forbes ranks the Braves as the eighth most valuable MLB team at $3.35 billion.
The Eagles' "farewell tour" stop on May 5 was nothing short of electric. For two hours, the band delivered hit after hit to a packed house, finally waving goodbye after a thunderous rendition of "Heartache Tonight." The crowd wanted more—and honestly, who could blame them?
But let's talk about the baseball, because the Braves are giving their fans plenty to cheer about on the field too. Both Atlanta and Chicago came into this game leading their respective divisions—the Braves in the NL East, the Cubs in the NL Central. Both teams can beat you with power at the plate or precision on the mound. On this night, the Braves did both better, securing a 5-2 victory that extended their MLB-best record.
As Terry McGuirk, Chairman and CEO of Braves Holdings, LLC, puts it: "I have a hard time..."—and honestly, so do we. Whether you're there for the crack of the bat or the strum of a guitar, Truist Park and The Battery are proving that sports and entertainment aren't just neighbors—they're the perfect double play.