How to Watch the Atlanta Braves on DIRECTV in Atlanta

If you live in Atlanta, Georgia and want to watch the Atlanta Braves on DIRECTV, you have several options depending on whether the team is playing a regular-season regional game, a national broadcast, or the postseason. This guide walks through what Atlanta viewers need to know, channel by channel.

The Basics: Where the Atlanta Braves Usually Appear on DIRECTV

From Atlanta, Braves games can appear on multiple types of channels:

• Regional sports networks (RSNs) for most regular-season games
• National sports networks for select and primetime games
• League packages for out-of-market matchups
• Local broadcast channels for special events and postseason

Because channel numbers can change and carriage agreements can shift, always confirm details on your current DIRECTV channel guide. The information below reflects how Braves fans in Atlanta typically find games.

Regional Coverage: Watching Braves Regular-Season Games in Atlanta

Most regular-season Braves games that are not nationally exclusive air on a regional sports network that serves the Atlanta market.

On DIRECTV in Atlanta, these games are commonly found on:

• A regional sports channel dedicated to Braves and other local teams
• Alternate or overflow channels when there are scheduling conflicts

To find the right channel on your DIRECTV receiver:

1. Press Guide on your remote.
2. Use the sports filter (if available) or search by team name:
   • Type “Braves” into the search field.
3. Look for entries listing:
   • The opponent (for example, “Braves vs. Mets”)
   • A regional sports network as the channel source.

💡 Tip: In Atlanta, Braves games are typically viewable as in-market broadcasts, meaning you see the local coverage rather than an out-of-market feed.

National TV Games: ESPN, Fox, FS1, and TBS on DIRECTV

Some Braves games are moved from regional coverage to national networks. When that happens, the game may not appear on the regional sports channel and will instead air on a national network only.

On DIRECTV, common national channels that air Braves games include:

*Channel numbers can differ by package and receiver model. Use the on-screen guide or search by channel name.

In Atlanta, your local FOX broadcast station and other major networks are part of the standard local channel lineup when you have DIRECTV and local channels are enabled for your service address in the metro area.

Postseason Braves Games on DIRECTV in Atlanta

When the Atlanta Braves make the playoffs, coverage shifts to national networks and league partners. That means:

• Local regional coverage is usually blacked out for postseason games.
• Games are carried by FOX, FS1, TBS, or ESPN, depending on the round and year.

To follow the Braves in the postseason on DIRECTV in Atlanta:

1. Check the MLB playoff schedule to see which network is carrying each game.
2. On your DIRECTV guide, search by the event name (“NLDS,” “NLCS,” “World Series”) or by Braves.
3. Tune to the corresponding national sports channel listed.

Because postseason rights can rotate, be prepared to switch between multiple national channels during a series.

Out-of-Market Games and DIRECTV Sports Packages

If you are in Atlanta but trying to watch:

• The Braves when you are traveling outside the region, or
• Other MLB teams not regularly shown in Atlanta,

you may encounter out-of-market rules and blackout restrictions.

DIRECTV has offered league-specific sports packages that carry out-of-market games. For Braves fans:

• When you are inside the Atlanta market, local games are usually on the regional sports network, not the out-of-market package.
• When you are outside the Braves’ territory, the local team where you are may take priority, and regional blackouts may apply.

📌 Key point: In-market Braves games in Atlanta generally show on the local regional sports channel, even if they also appear as part of a league package for other regions.

Blackouts and Why You Sometimes Can’t See the Braves

Atlanta viewers may encounter blackouts in these situations:

• A Braves game is carried exclusively by a national partner and cannot be shown on the regional channel.
• A game is part of a special national streaming or broadcast arrangement that removes it from regular TV coverage.
• There are territorial rights limiting which regions can watch specific feeds.

To troubleshoot a blackout on DIRECTV in Atlanta:

1. Check another sports channel (ESPN, FS1, FOX, TBS) to see if the game is airing nationally.
2. Verify you are tuned to the HD version of the channel if your receiver supports HD.
3. Use the search function for “Braves” to see all available listings that day.

If the game is truly blacked out for Atlanta, you may only be able to follow it via radio, live game trackers, or other non-video options.

Watching the Braves in Atlanta Hotels, Bars, and Public Places

If you are visiting Atlanta and staying downtown, in Midtown, Buckhead, or near Truist Park, there’s a good chance your hotel or local sports bar uses DIRECTV or a similar satellite/cable service.

Common approaches:

• Hotels near Truist Park (Cumberland/Galleria area) often carry regional sports channels so guests can watch the Braves.
• Many sports bars in areas like The Battery Atlanta, Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown are set up to show multiple games at once via DIRECTV or comparable services.

When you arrive:

• Ask the front desk or bartender if they can show the Atlanta Braves game on DIRECTV.
• Give them the game time and opponent so they can quickly find the correct channel.

Using DIRECTV Features to Track Braves Games

DIRECTV receivers and apps typically provide tools that make it easier to keep up with the Braves:

1. Search by Team Name

• Use the on-screen Search function.
• Enter “Atlanta Braves” or just “Braves”.
• You should see:
  • Upcoming games
  • Replays
  • Occasionally related programming, like team features or documentaries

2. Sports Filters and Categories

On some receivers, you can filter the guide by Sports and then navigate to:

• Baseball
• MLB
• Specific leagues or teams if available

This is especially useful for heavy sports fans in Atlanta who follow multiple teams.

3. DVR and Recording Options

If your DIRECTV service includes DVR:

• Highlight the Braves game in the guide.
• Select Record or Record Series if available.
• This lets you:
  • Record games played while you’re at work or out around Atlanta
  • Pause and rewind live games
  • Watch later without needing to track start times

What Atlanta Residents Should Confirm with DIRECTV

Channel lineups and regional sports arrangements can change over time. As an Atlanta viewer, it helps to confirm:

• Which regional sports network covers the Braves in your specific ZIP code
• Whether your package includes that regional sports channel
• If there are additional sports fees associated with regional coverage
• How to access high-definition (HD) feeds of Braves broadcasts

You can typically check this by:

• Using the “Search by Channel” function on your DIRECTV receiver
• Logging into your account and viewing the channel lineup for your Atlanta address
• Calling DIRECTV customer service and confirming you are set up to receive local Atlanta-area sports channels

Following the Braves on the Go in Atlanta

If you spend a lot of time commuting on I-75, I-85, GA-400, or MARTA and can’t always be home for first pitch:

• Many DIRECTV customers use associated mobile apps or streaming access (if included with their package) to check listings and manage recordings remotely.
• You may not always be able to stream every live Braves game directly through those apps, but you can:
  • Schedule DVR recordings while away from home
  • Check start times, channels, and program descriptions
  • Confirm whether a particular Braves game is on a regional sports network or a national channel

This is convenient if you are at work in Downtown, Midtown, or Perimeter and need to set up a recording before heading home.

Quick Reference: Ways to Watch the Atlanta Braves on DIRECTV in Atlanta

For most Atlanta-area residents:

• Regular-season local games

  • Watch on the regional sports network listed in your DIRECTV lineup.
  • Use search for “Braves” if you are unsure of the channel.

• National showcase games

  • Tune to ESPN, FS1, TBS, or your local FOX station on DIRECTV when the schedule lists a national broadcast.

• Postseason games

  • Follow the MLB schedule and check FOX, FS1, TBS, and ESPN on DIRECTV.
  • Do not rely solely on the regional sports channel for playoff coverage.

• On the road or out-of-market

  • Be aware of blackout rules and whether your location affects which feed you receive.

By using your DIRECTV guide, search tools, and an understanding of when games shift from local to national coverage, you can reliably find and watch the Atlanta Braves on DIRECTV from anywhere in the Atlanta area.