Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves Face Off in Sunday Night Baseball Showdown

Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock for the 60th anniversary of the Braves' move to Atlanta.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:10pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant colors representing the uniforms of the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Braves' move to Atlanta.Atlanta Today

This Sunday, the Cleveland Guardians will travel to Atlanta to take on the Braves in a highly anticipated Sunday Night Baseball matchup. The game marks the 60th anniversary of the Braves' move from Milwaukee to Atlanta, with Hall of Famers Andruw Jones, CC Sabathia, and Corey Kluber joining the NBC Sports broadcast team.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top teams in their respective leagues, the Guardians in the American League and the Braves in the National League. It also celebrates a major milestone in Braves franchise history, as the team commemorates 60 years since relocating to Atlanta from Milwaukee.

The details

The Guardians and Braves will square off at Truist Park in Atlanta, with first pitch scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBC and streamed live on Peacock. The broadcast team will feature play-by-play from Jason Benetti, with analysis from Kluber and Jones, and Bob Costas hosting the pregame show alongside Sabathia.

  • The Braves played their first game in Atlanta on April 12, 1966.
  • Sunday's game marks the 60th anniversary of the Braves' move to Atlanta.

The players

Andruw Jones

A Hall of Fame outfielder who spent the majority of his career with the Braves.

CC Sabathia

A former MLB pitcher and two-time Cy Young Award winner who will provide analysis for the broadcast.

Corey Kluber

A two-time Cy Young Award winner who will join the broadcast team as an analyst.

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What they’re saying

“Sunday's game marks the 60th anniversary of the Braves' move to Atlanta. It's a significant milestone in the team's history.”

— Elliott Kalb

What’s next

The Guardians and Braves will continue their series with additional games later in the season, and the 2026 MLB season will feature a special 'Star-Spangled Sunday' showcase on July 5th with all 15 games presented nationally across Peacock and NBC.

The takeaway

This Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the Guardians and Braves not only features two of the top teams in their respective leagues, but also celebrates a significant milestone in Braves franchise history as the team commemorates 60 years since relocating to Atlanta. The game's national broadcast on NBC and Peacock will provide fans with a high-profile showcase of these talented teams and their storied histories.