The Braves will open the 2025 season Thursday on the West Coast against the Padres in San Diego.

Reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale will get the start for the Braves, who will look to return to the top of the NL East this season after their streak of six consecutive division titles was snapped last season by the Phillies.

Here’s a look at some key coming dates for the team:

-Thursday: Season opener at Padres, 4:05 p.m.

-March 31: Opener of three-game series at Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

-April 4: Home opener vs. Marlins at Truist Park, 7:15 p.m.

-July 15: 2025 MLB All-Star game, Truist Park

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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