Single-Game Tickets for Expanded Braves Spring Training Slate At Disney�s Wide World of Sports Complex on Sale Jan. 10
(January 6, 2009) Individual-game tickets for the Atlanta Braves' expanded home spring training schedule at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex go on sale Jan. 10 for an 18-game slate that includes a number of marquee opponents and premier opportunities.
The schedule includes World Baseball Classic Exhibition games featuring Panama (March 3) and Venezuela (March 5), a pair of contests against the Yankees (March 4 and 28) and Mets (March 17 and 21), two visits by the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies (March 1 and 8), and the second visit ever to Champion Stadium by the Boston Red Sox (March 30). Atlanta's 18 games at Champion Stadium mark the highest number of single spring home contests for the Braves since the franchise moved to Disney in 1997.
Individual game tickets are available through Ticketmaster (online at ticketmaster.com or by calling 407/839-3900) and at the Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex box office. Prices range from $15 (general admission lawn seats) to $28 (lower reserved); please add $4 per ticket for Premium Games (Yankees, Mets and Red Sox).
Information about group tickets and mini-packs is available by calling 407/939-GAME (4263) and online at disneysports.com. The popular mini-packs will include both three-game and five-game options in 2009 and are currently on sale, giving fans their first opportunity to purchase tickets to specific games on the Braves' 2009 spring training schedule. Fans may also purchase Atlanta Braves Spring Training travel packages through Spring Training USA. Travel packages include Braves game tickets, accommodations at Walt Disney World Resort and other benefits. Information is available online at springtrainingtours.com.
Braves pitchers and catchers report Feb. 14, marking the beginning of the 12th year the Braves have come to Walt Disney World Resort for spring training. Position players arrive Feb. 17, with the first full-squad workouts on Feb. 18.
-- Posted January 6, 2009