Braves release promotional schedule

Feb. 28—The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday unveiled their promotional schedule and giveaways for the 2023 season.

Highlights include a Fred McGriff Hall of Fame bobblehead on Aug. 1, commemorating McGriff's induction this summer into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, an OutKast bobblehead on May 25, an A.J. Minter "Cowboy" bobblehead on Sept. 26 and a three-part chain series May 10, June 27 and July 18.

The Braves' home opener is slated for April 6 against the San Diego Padres. To celebrate that the Braves are back, all attendees April 6 and April 7 will receive magnetic 2023 schedules.

The 2023 promotional schedule will feature more than 20 gate giveaways.

A "Ron Gant Press Box Fire" bobblehead will recreate the iconic 1993 photo of Gant in front of the fire at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. On Aug. 22, the Braves will recognize 2022 NL Rookie of the Year, Michael Harris II with a bobblehead. On Sept. 19, a Ronald Acuña Jr. "Bat Flip" bobblehead, voted by fans as the best bobblehead of the 2022 season, will be given away.

Children-only gate giveaways will be available for every Sunday home game for ages 14 and under.

The Braves also has several specialty ticket packages, including the Braves Country 5K on June 10, a deaf awareness ticket package that includes a Braves cap with "ATL" spelled out in American sign language April 23 and an HBCU ticket package that features an exclusive Braves majorette bobblehead Aug. 23.

There are also 12 ticket packages scheduled throughout the season, representing colleges throughout the Braves' Southeastern footprint.

Every weekend, fans will be treated to fireworks on Fridays, in addition to alumni appearances and children being allowed to run the bases every Sunday.

2023 Braves Promotional Schedule APRIL April 6- Home Opener Magnetic Schedule Giveaway presented by Georgia Power April 7 Magnetic Schedule Giveaway presented by Georgia Power April 9 Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — The Home Depot Tool Series Part 1 "B'Rush" Bobblehead built by The Home Depot April 11 BLOOPER Bobblebody Giveaway together with Truist April 21 Jackie Robinson Day April 22 Girls Night Out April 23 Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — Michael Harris II "Money Mike" Piggy Bank Deaf Awareness April 25 Matt Olson "Hometown" Bobblehead Series Part 1 Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola April 26 Co-branded NAPA Cap Giveaway presented by NAPA MAY May 7 Breast Cancer Awareness Day presented by WellStar and Kroger Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — Braves Sunglasses May 9 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Ticket Package May 10 Ozzie Albies "OA" Chain Giveaway May 19 Star Wars Ticket Package May 20 Armed Forces Day presented by T-Mobile Military Appreciation May 21 Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — The Home Depot Tool Series Part 2 "Phil the Bucket" Bobblehead built by The Home Depot College Ticket Package: Auburn May 22 Kyle Wright "Hometown" Bobblehead Series Part 2 Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola May 23 College Ticket Package: University of Florida May 25 OutKast Bobblehead Giveaway May 28 Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — BLOOPER Beach Towel Greek Night JUNE June 6 Lou Gehrig Day Co-branded MLB Network Cap Giveaway June 7 Austin Riley "Hometown" Bobblehead Series Part 3 Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola June 8 College Ticket Package: University of Georgia June 9 Play Ball Weekend June 10 Play Ball Weekend Braves Country 5K June 11 Play Ball Weekend Kids Club Day Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — Choice of a Braves Arm Sleeve OR Softball Bow June 15 Pride Night June 17 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Night June 18 Prostate Cancer Awareness Day presented by Northside Hospital Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — Braves Picture Frame Father's Day Catch on the Field(sold out) June 26 A-List Appreciation Week College Ticket Package: University of Alabama June 27 A-List Appreciation Week Ronald Acuña Jr. "13" Chain Giveaway June 28 A-List Appreciation Week Summer Camp Day June 30 A-List Appreciation Week JULY July 1 A-List Appreciation Week July 2 A-List Appreciation Week Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — The Home Depot Tool Series Part 3 "Hammerin' Hank" Bobblehead built by The Home Depot July 15 Georgia Tribes Night July 16 Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — Braves Lunchbox July 18 Spencer Strider "Peace Sign" Chain Giveaway College Ticket Package: University of Tennessee July 19 Ron Gant '94 Press Box Fire Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Xfinity July 20 For King + Country Postgame Concert presented by Chick-fil-A and Field Pass Summer Camp Day July 28 Hank Aaron Week (Will be celebrated in the Community during the week and in the ballpark this day) July 30 Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — The Home Depot Tool Series Part 4 "Two Bit" Bobblehead built by The Home Depot College Ticket Package: Georgia Southern University BLOOPER's Brunch(sold out) July 31 TOPPS Baseball Card Pack Giveaway AUGUST Aug. 1 Fred McGriff "Hall of Fame" Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Delta Air Lines Aug. 14 College Ticket Package: Florida State University Aug. 15 College Ticket Package: Kennesaw State University Aug. 18 Alumni Weekend presented by Your Local Ford Dealer Aug. 19 Alumni Weekend presented by Your Local Ford Dealer Aug. 20 Alumni Weekend presented by Your Local Ford Dealer Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — BLOOPER Soft Squishy Plush College Ticket Package: Clemson University Aug. 21 College Ticket Package: Georgia State University Aug. 22 Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II Bobblehead presented by Northside Hospital Aug. 23 HBCU Night together with Truist SEPTEMBER Sept. 7 Michael Harris II "Money Mike" Headband Giveaway College Ticket Package: Georgia Tech Sept. 10 Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Kids-Only Gate Giveaway — Braves Arm Sleeve Sept. 18 Dobbins Air Reserve Base Day (U.S. Air Force Birthday) presented by T-Mobile Sept. 19 Roberto Clemente Day "Best of" Ronald Acuña Jr. Bat Flip Bobblehead together with Truist College Ticket Package: University of South Carolina Sept. 26 A.J. Minter "Cowboy" Bobblehead presented by Xfinity Sept. 28 Los Bravos Night presented by Georgia Power Sept. 29 Spencer Strider Bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines