Each season, the Atlanta Braves are proud to host their annual Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Night at Truist Park. EBCI Night honors and recognizes the impact Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have had across the Southeast. The night serves as an acknowledgement and education to Braves fans on the original home of the Cherokee – Qualla Boundary, which spanned 140,000 square miles covering portions of eight states: Georgia, Alabama, South and North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky.
Pregame exhibitions and traditions on EBCI Night include:
- Raven Rock Dancers Performance
- Special on-field presentation featuring Tribal Royalty
- EBCI representatives throw out the ceremonial first pitch and signal the start of the game with the honorary "Play Ball" declaration
This years EBCI Night will be held on July 20, 2024. More details coming soon!