History of Truist Park in Timeline

Truist Park is a baseball stadium located in Cobb County, Georgia, just northwest of downtown Atlanta. Opened in 2017, it serves as the home ballpark for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. Originally named SunTrust Park, it was renamed Truist Park in 2020 following the merger that created Truist Financial.

1948: 1948 World Series Program

On August 27, 2015, a 1948 World Series program was added to the time capsules sealed.

April 8, 1974: Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's Home-run record

The statue of Hank Aaron in Monument Garden captures the moment on April 8, 1974, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium when Aaron broke Babe Ruth's long-standing 714 career home-run record.

1995: Baseball signed by the 1995 championship team

On August 27, 2015, a baseball signed by the 1995 championship team was added to the time capsules sealed.

1996: Centennial Olympic Stadium

In 1996, Centennial Olympic Stadium hosted the Summer Olympics and was later converted into Turner Field.

1996: Value-engineered for the 1996 Summer Olympics

Turner Field was value-engineered for the 1996 Summer Olympics, leading to higher capital maintenance costs in the long run.

1997: Braves Moved to Turner Field

In 1997, the Braves began playing at Turner Field.

November 11, 2013: Braves Announce Departure from Turner Field

On November 11, 2013, the Braves announced their departure from Turner Field after the 2016 season, seeking a new ballpark due to numerous issues with the existing facility.

November 20, 2013: Braves Unveil Plans for The Battery Atlanta

On November 20, 2013, the Braves unveiled plans to build a $400 million entertainment district called The Battery Atlanta, containing shops, dining, living, and workspace.

November 25, 2013: InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 poll results

On November 25, 2013, an InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 poll indicated that 59% of registered voters in Cobb County favored building a new stadium for the Braves. However, support decreased to 30% when voters were asked about funding the stadium with Cobb County tax dollars.

2013: Talks to Extend Lease at Turner Field Break Down

In 2013, talks between the Braves and the recreational authority to extend the team's original lease broke down, with the city unable to afford desired renovations.

2013: Possible locations in Cobb County were made.

In the summer of 2013, the Braves and the Cobb County Commission Chairman Tim Lee made a short list of possible locations in Cobb County for the new stadium.

April 16, 2014: Officials Outline Timetable for New Stadium's Construction

On April 16, 2014, Atlanta Braves and Cobb County officials outlined the timetable for the new stadium's construction.

May 14, 2014: Braves Release First Renderings of New Stadium

On May 14, 2014, the Braves released the first renderings of the new stadium, with the southeast orientation determined by topography and gas line locations.

May 27, 2014: Cobb County Commission Vote

After the Cobb County commission vote on May 27, 2014, site clearing began in June 2014.

June 2014: Site Clearing Started

In June 2014, site clearing began for the new stadium, following the Cobb County commission vote.

September 8, 2014: University of Florida poll on stadium investment

On September 8, 2014, the University of Florida released a poll indicating that 55% of Cobb residents would have supported the stadium in a referendum.

November 2014: Stadium Construction Begins

In November 2014, construction began on Truist Park, starting with drilling holes for pylons and infrastructure work.

November 2014: Natural Gas Lines Relocation Completed

In early November 2014, the project to move the natural gas lines running under the property was completed, costing $14 million.

2014: Naming rights to SunTrust Banks

In 2014, Atlanta-based SunTrust Banks bought the initial naming rights to the stadium for 25 years.

February 2015: Georgia Supreme Court hears appeal against bond issuance

In February 2015, the Georgia Supreme Court heard an appeal against the issuance of bonds for the SunTrust Park project. Retired businessman Larry Savage, attorney Tucker Hobgood, and Austell resident Rich Pellegrino filed notices of appeal with the Georgia Supreme Court, to argue against issuance of the bonds.

March 2015: Liberty Media Allots Funds for Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta

In March 2015, Braves owners Liberty Media allotted $672 million for Truist Park and $452 million for The Battery Atlanta, totaling over $1.1 billion.

May 2015: Caissons Installed, Concrete Pouring Begins

By May 2015, crews had installed all the caissons to stabilize the foundation of Truist Park, and concrete pouring for the decks began.

June 29, 2015: Georgia Supreme Court upholds bond authorization

On June 29, 2015, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously upheld the bond authorization for the stadium project. This decision represented the last legal challenge to the SunTrust Park project.

August 27, 2015: First Brick Laid at Truist Park

On August 27, 2015, the Atlanta Braves held a ceremony for the first of 775,000 bricks laid at Truist Park, with dignitaries and former players present, and two time capsules were sealed.

June 2016: Construction Starts on Pedestrian Bridge

In June 2016, construction began on a pedestrian bridge to connect Truist Park with the Cobb Galleria, spanning Interstate 285.

July 2016: Cobb County commissioner Tim Lee loses re-election bid

In July 2016, Cobb County commissioner Tim Lee lost his bid for re-election to challenger Mike Boyce. The election was considered by some as a referendum on the stadium deal.

July 2016: Seat Installation Begins

In July 2016, the installation of seats started for the new ballpark, along with LED lights and a light-up tomahawk.

August 2016: Canopy, Lights, and Seating Bowl Completed

In August 2016, the canopy, lights, and seating bowl were completed at Truist Park, and the last crane was removed from the field area.

2016: Team Begins Vacating Turner Field

After the Braves wrapped up their 2016 season, the team began the process of vacating Turner Field, temporarily placing equipment in a warehouse.

2016: Braves to leave Turner Field

In 2016, the Braves announced that they would leave Turner Field for a new park after the season.

January 2017: Ballpark's Exterior Construction Completed, Field Work Advances

By January 2017, the majority of the exterior construction of Truist Park had been completed and work on the playing field advanced with the installation of drainage and irrigation systems.

January 2017: Parking and traffic congestion plans announced

In January 2017, the Braves announced that the new park would have more than 11,000 parking spaces. Games played Monday through Thursday would start at 7:30 pm in order to reduce traffic congestion.

January 25, 2017: First Baseball Game Announced

On January 25, 2017, the Braves announced that the University of Georgia and University of Missouri would play the first baseball game in Truist Park on April 8, 2017.

February 24, 2017: Braves Receive Certificate of Occupancy

On February 24, 2017, the Braves received the certificate of occupancy for the entire ballpark, marking a significant milestone in the stadium's completion.

March 4, 2017: Sod Installation Begins

On March 4, 2017, workers began installing 109,000 square feet of sod at Truist Park, a task that took two to three days to complete.

March 31, 2017: Soft Opening for Season Ticket Holders

On March 31, 2017, the Braves hosted a soft opening for season ticket holders with a preseason game against the New York Yankees.

April 8, 2017: First Baseball Game at Truist Park

On April 8, 2017, the University of Georgia and University of Missouri played the first baseball game at Truist Park, drawing 33,025 spectators, with Missouri winning 6-1. Missouri's Trey Harris hit the first home run.

April 13, 2017: Bobby Cox statue unveiled

On April 13, 2017, the Braves unveiled a statue of former manager Bobby Cox at Truist Park.

April 14, 2017: First Regular Season Game at Truist Park

On April 14, 2017, the first regular season game was held at Truist Park against the San Diego Padres.

May 2017: Speculation on Truist Park favoring hitters

In May 2017, Braves manager Brian Snitker commented that "Everybody is going to like hitting here, not just left-handers," amid speculation that the new ballpark favored hitters. However, MLB park factors indicated that Truist Park did not favor either pitchers or hitters.

2017: The Battery Atlanta Opens in Stages

In 2017, The Battery Atlanta, the entertainment district surrounding Truist Park, began opening in stages.

2017: Truist Park Opens

In 2017, Truist Park opened as the ballpark of the Atlanta Braves, located in Cobb County, Georgia.

November 17, 2018: College football game at Truist Park

On November 17, 2018, Truist Park hosted a college football game between Kennesaw State University and Jacksonville State University.

February 2019: SunTrust Banks Announces Merger with BB&T

In February 2019, SunTrust Banks announced a merger with BB&T to create what would become Truist Financial.

January 8, 2020: SunTrust Park Signs Removed

On January 8, 2020, crews began removing SunTrust Park signs from the stadium in preparation for the name change.

January 14, 2020: Ballpark Name Change Formally Announced

On January 14, 2020, the Braves and Truist Financial formally announced that the ballpark's name would change to Truist Park.

2020: No fans allowed in MLB stadiums due to COVID-19

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no fans were allowed in any MLB stadium.

2020: Stadium Renamed Truist Park

In 2020, the ballpark, originally named SunTrust Park, was renamed Truist Park following the merger that created Truist Financial.

2021: 2021 World Series Games at Truist Park

In 2021, Truist Park hosted Games 3, 4, and 5 of the World Series. Atlanta won Games 3 and 4 before losing Game 5.

July 15, 2025: 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game

On July 15, 2025, Truist Park hosted the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the first time the event was held at the venue. The National League won the game via a swing-off tiebreaker, and Kyle Schwarber was named All-Star MVP.