The (Un)official Atlanta Braves Spring Training guide

The Game

That’s why you bought the tickets right? Games at Champion Stadium are a much closer knit affairs then those at Suntrust Park, with a stadium capacity of 9,500 people.

There isn’t a bad seat in the building, from the dugout seats to the grass berm in the outfield. Personally, I’d take the opportunity to sit by the dugout, because those seats are a fraction of the price of tickets in the same place at major league stadiums.

Honestly, I enjoy spring training games much more than regular season games. The atmosphere is just more inviting. The players are having fun, the fans are (usually) laid back, and overall it just feels different.  I know that sounds like a cliché, but if you go you’ll understand.

Another note for autograph hunters: there’s a gate by center field that can be accessed via the outfield berm. I’ve seen players stop by that gate and sign autographs quite frequently. Last year I got to witness one of Ronald Acuna Jr’s mammoth spring training home run versus the Blue Jays, and it was truly special.

One more thought:  while visitors may be just happy to escape the frozen north country, bring your sunscreen!  A few hours in even a March Florida sun will rip the hide off of you.

Other Stuff

If anyone going to Orlando has kids, consider a trip to Disney World. If the kids aren’t too interested in baseball, I’ll bet they’d be willing to go to the land of the Mouse. Universal Studios is also a great amusement park to visit if you’ve got time and money on your hands.

Orlando has plenty of great places to eat. Personally, I’d recommend Giordano’s, an outpost of an amazing Chicago Pizza point.

If you want some cool spring training gear, the shop inside Champion Stadium has some cool stuff. I try to grab something for each year I visit.

I hope this guide helps you make the most out of your visit to Orlando!