Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Atlanta Braves announced on April 6 that they will host the 23rd annual Spring Classic baseball game between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Truist Park on April 21. The event will benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, with all proceeds directed to support patient families.
The Spring Classic is significant as it serves as a major fundraiser for children facing cancer and blood disorders, while also bringing together two local collegiate rivals in a single matchup this spring. Families attending can expect special appearances from mascots including BLOOPER, Hope and Will, Buzz, and Hairy Dawg during the game.
Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, said: “Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is excited to once again partner with the Atlanta Braves, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech for the Spring Classic baseball game at Truist Park. Every year our organizations come together with the community to raise money for Children’s, in support of our amazing patient families. We can’t wait to be back in Truist Park on April 21, cheering on two beloved, local collegiate teams.”
Since its inception in 2003, organizers report that more than $4.5 million has been raised through this event for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and its Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Jim Allen, Senior Vice President of Corporate and Premium Partnerships at the Atlanta Braves said: “We are proud to host another annual Spring Classic event in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Truist Park. Every year, we cherish the opportunity to shine a larger light on collegiate level baseball, while making a positive impact on the lives and care for all of the patients and families served by the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.”
Truist Park also features Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park—a dedicated area opened in April 2025—offering interactive experiences such as batting cages, rock-climbing towers, specialized concessions for kids’ needs, merchandise options tailored to young fans’ interests as well as large screens so families can watch games while enjoying other activities.
More information about tickets is available at www.choa.org/springclassic.
