Braves, Phillies learn Game 3 start time for Wild Card series finale

October 1, 2026 · by SPW Pipeline

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning in game two of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on September 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox

Major League Baseball has confirmed that Game 3 of the Wild Card Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will be a night game.

First pitch is set for 8:15 p.m. in the winner-take-all game at Truist Park and gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Game 3 are available here.

LIVE Team 2 coverage from Truist Park and the Battery on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.

Both teams had to wait until 1 a.m. to learn what time they would be playing on Thursday. The game time wasn’t decided until the San Diego Padres swept the Chicago Cubs in their Wild Card series.

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Atlanta is looking for its first playoff series win in five years and its first-ever playoff series win over Philadelphia. The Braves took Game 1 on Tuesday, but couldn’t rally against the Phillies in extra innings in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Atlanta manager Walt Weiss will start relief pitcher Ray Kerr as an opener, while Phillies manager Don Mattingly is going with Aaron Nola, according to the Athletic.

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