1966 - 1996 Closed

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta

Also known as: Atlanta Stadium

📍 Atlanta, GA

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Atlanta, GA that hosted major league games from 1966 to 1996. It has also been known as Atlanta Stadium. Home teams have included Atlanta Braves.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Atlanta
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State GA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 33.739457, -84.389486
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Elevation 979 ft
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Park ID: ATL01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 52,900 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 50 ft Backstop
📐 35.9 Foul Territory

Configuration from 1996

📏 Field Dimensions

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 330ft Wall: 10 ft
Left Center 385ft
Center Field 402ft Wall: 10 ft
Right Center 385ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 10 ft

This park has 31 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1966
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Last Used 1996
Total Years31 years

⚾ Teams Played

31 seasons
Atlanta Braves 31 yrs

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Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium at a glance

Major league games were played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, GA from 1966 until 1996. It is also known as Atlanta Stadium. Retrosheet's park code for it is ATL01. The park sits at an elevation of 979 feet. On a map, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium sits at 33.739457, -84.389486.

The characteristics panel (1996 configuration) lists a capacity of 52,900, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 50 feet behind the plate. From home plate it is 330 feet to the left-field line (a 10-foot wall), 385 feet to left-center, 402 feet to center field (a 10-foot wall), 385 feet to right-center, and 330 feet to the right-field line (a 10-foot wall). 31 configurations are on file for Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was home to the Atlanta Braves (31 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1966 Atlanta Braves (85-77); the latest is the 1996 Atlanta Braves (96-66). Home clubs ranged from 104-58 (the 1993 Atlanta Braves) to 54-106 (the 1988 Atlanta Braves).

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium open?
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1966 and its last in 1996.
Where is Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium?
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium is in Atlanta, GA.
Which teams played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Atlanta Braves.
Is Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium still in use?
No. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1996.
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