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- Get ticketsPensacola Blue Wahoos at Columbus ClingstonesTue, Jun 9, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsPensacola Blue Wahoos at Columbus ClingstonesWed, Jun 10, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsPensacola Blue Wahoos at Columbus ClingstonesThu, Jun 11, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsPensacola Blue Wahoos at Columbus ClingstonesFri, Jun 12, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsPensacola Blue Wahoos at Columbus ClingstonesSat, Jun 13, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsPensacola Blue Wahoos at Columbus ClingstonesSun, Jun 14, 2026 · 1:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsRocket City Trash Pandas at Columbus ClingstonesTue, Jun 23, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsRocket City Trash Pandas at Columbus ClingstonesWed, Jun 24, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsRocket City Trash Pandas at Columbus ClingstonesThu, Jun 25, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsRocket City Trash Pandas at Columbus ClingstonesFri, Jun 26, 2026 · 7:06 PM EDT
- Get ticketsRocket City Trash Pandas at Columbus ClingstonesSat, Jun 27, 2026 · 6:05 PM EDT
- Get ticketsRocket City Trash Pandas at Columbus ClingstonesSun, Jun 28, 2026 · 1:05 PM EDT
Plan your trip
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Synovus Park fills early.
Getting there
Synovus Park sits in Columbus, Georgia, the new downtown-anchored home for the relocated Columbus Clingstones (formerly the Mississippi Braves). Driving uses I-185 to the downtown Columbus exits and a short drive to the ballpark site. There is no commuter rail in Columbus. From Atlanta it is about a 90-minute drive south on I-85 to I-185; from Montgomery it is about a 90-minute drive east on U.S. 80; from Macon it is about a 90-minute drive west on I-75 and U.S. 80. Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the ballpark, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on opening-weekend dates as the new venue's parking patterns settle. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed at the ballpark perimeter. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Columbus Clingstones' official site before going.
The neighborhood
Synovus Park sits in Columbus, Georgia — the Chattahoochee River city on the Alabama border in the southwest corner of Georgia. The historic Columbus RiverWalk along the Chattahoochee River is the canonical regional pedestrian draw, with whitewater rafting on the urban whitewater course (created by the removal of two former dams downtown) directly accessible. The National Infantry Museum at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) sits a short drive south and is the regional must-do for visiting fans — one of the most-decorated military museums in the country. Uptown Columbus's historic district along Broadway anchors the city's restaurant and bar cluster a short ride from the ballpark. The neighborhood reads as a brand-new Columbus venue with the Chattahoochee River whitewater, the National Infantry Museum, and Uptown Columbus as the regional anchors.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre-game stops in Columbus include Houlihan's at the National Infantry Museum (the destination contemporary American sit-down at the National Infantry Museum complex — a regional standby), Iron Bank Coffee Co. (the destination Uptown Columbus specialty-coffee bar in a restored historic bank building), and Country's Barbecue (the longtime Columbus barbecue institution on Broadway). 11th & Bay Southern Table is the destination contemporary Southern sit-down in Uptown. Cannon Brew Pub is the longtime Uptown Columbus brewpub on Broadway. Epic Restaurant is the upscale destination sit-down in Uptown. Mabella is the destination contemporary Italian sit-down. Pre-game crowds at Uptown Columbus restaurants build modestly on Clingstones weekend home dates as the relocated franchise establishes its new attendance patterns.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive about 45-60 minutes before first pitch — this is a brand-new ballpark for a relocated franchise and parking flow patterns are still settling. Important context: the Columbus Clingstones are the relocated Mississippi Braves franchise — the team moved to Columbus, Georgia for the 2025 season from Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi (the Jackson MS metro), where the franchise had played as the Mississippi Braves from 2005 through 2024. The new Columbus name and Clingstones identity reference the Georgia peach industry (the clingstone variety is a peach cultivar). The franchise has been a continuous Atlanta Braves Double-A Southern League affiliate since the 2005 launch in Pearl and carried the Braves-affiliation continuity into Columbus. The naming-rights agreement is with Synovus Financial, the Columbus-headquartered regional bank. Because this is a brand-new venue for a relocated franchise, granular operational details (gate times, bag policy, concourse flow) continue to settle through the first full seasons. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. Confirm everything on the Clingstones' site before going.
Best games to catch
Southern League divisional matchups against regional rivals — including the Birmingham Barons (White Sox affiliate at Regions Field), Montgomery Biscuits (Rays affiliate), Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels affiliate at Toyota Field in Madison), Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Marlins affiliate), Biloxi Shuckers (Brewers affiliate at Keesler Federal Park), and Tennessee Smokies (Cubs affiliate at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville) — are the most reliable above-average draws. Any date when a top Atlanta Braves prospect or rehabbing Truist Park major-leaguer is scheduled to play lifts demand sharply given the Braves' broad regional fan base. Opening-weekend dates at the new ballpark, fireworks Fridays, and Independence Day weekend anchor the strongest crowds in the new franchise's first seasons. The Clingstones publish their full promotional calendar on the team site; specifics vary year to year and the new-venue calendar is still maturing.
What to know
Synovus Park opened in 2025 as the new Columbus, Georgia home for the relocated Columbus Clingstones, the Atlanta Braves' Double-A Southern League affiliate. Important franchise context: the team is the relocated Mississippi Braves franchise that played at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi (Jackson MS metro) from 2005 through 2024. The 2025 relocation moves the franchise to Columbus and replaces the Mississippi Braves identity with the new Columbus Clingstones brand — the Clingstones name references the Georgia peach industry (clingstone is a peach cultivar). The franchise has been a continuous Atlanta Braves Double-A affiliate since launching in Pearl in 2005 and carried the Braves-affiliation continuity into Columbus. The naming-rights agreement is with Synovus Financial, the Columbus-headquartered Fortune 500 regional bank. Capacity sits around 5,000. Because the venue is brand-new and the franchise just relocated, granular operational details continue to settle through the first full seasons.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Synovus Park?
Gates typically open about 60-90 minutes before first pitch, earlier for fireworks Fridays or major promotional dates. Because the ballpark is brand-new in 2025, gate-open patterns are still settling — check the Columbus Clingstones' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at Synovus Park?
The Columbus Clingstones, the Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, play their home games at Synovus Park. The Clingstones are the relocated Mississippi Braves franchise — the team moved from Pearl, Mississippi to Columbus, Georgia for the 2025 season.
What happened to the Mississippi Braves?
The Mississippi Braves relocated to Columbus, Georgia and rebranded as the Columbus Clingstones for the 2025 season. The franchise played at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi (Jackson MS metro) from 2005 through 2024 before the relocation. The Atlanta Braves Double-A Southern League affiliation continued through the relocation.
Where can I park near Synovus Park?
Team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the ballpark. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on opening-weekend dates as the new venue's parking patterns settle. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
How do I get to Synovus Park from Atlanta?
Driving via I-85 south to I-185 south is the standard option — about 90 minutes from Atlanta to Columbus. There is no commuter rail to Columbus.
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