Miami’s September 26 matchup against Atlanta lands in the middle of a three-game set at loanDepot park, with first pitch set for 4:10 p.m. ET. The date also lines up with a Nicaraguan Heritage Celebration at the ballpark, giving the afternoon a stronger sense of occasion than a routine September game.
This late-season Braves-Marlins game matters because it sits inside a three-game set at loanDepot park and comes with divisional context that gives the afternoon extra weight. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 26, and the date also lines up with a Nicaraguan Heritage Celebration at the ballpark. That combination makes it more than a standard September stop in Miami, especially for anyone already headed in.
Why this matchup matters
This game stands out because it is scheduled in the middle of a three-game series between the Marlins and Braves, with Atlanta entering listed as 8-2 in the 2026 season series on one tracker. One schedule tracker also identifies it as Game 12 of 13 between the two clubs in 2026, which adds context to the late-season timing. The date also coincides with a Nicaraguan Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park.
Where both teams stand
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves is scheduled as a regular-season MLB game at loanDepot park in Miami on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with first pitch listed for 4:10 p.m. ET. The game is part of a three-game series running from September 25 through September 27, 2026.
What to expect in Miami, FL
Expect a late-season divisional game in Miami with the added backdrop of a Nicaraguan Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park. The venue is the Marlins’ home stadium, and the matchup carries more texture than a typical September date because of the season-series context and the three-game set around it.
With the game framed, the rest of the night comes down to where you eat, how you get ready, and what you do around loanDepot park before and after first pitch.
Know before you go
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Event time: 4:10 PM
- Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
Where to eat before the show
A game like this deserves a meal that fits the occasion, not a rushed stop between errands. ANDOPO’s food picks around the venue area focus on the kind of pregame dinner that works before an afternoon first pitch.
La Camaronera
Miami · $$Get ready for the night
This is the stop for a cleaner lineup before a late-season game. ANDOPO’s grooming picks are for a sharper pregame reset, whether that means a quick trim, a fresh cut, or a little extra polish before heading into loanDepot park.
Getting to the venue
Getting to loanDepot park is part of the experience, especially for a Saturday afternoon game. ANDOPO’s arrival picks help frame the best way to handle driving, rideshare, or parking without turning the trip into a scramble.
CAR RENTAL
CAR RENTAL
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After the show
If the night keeps going after the final out, this is where the postgame mood shifts. ANDOPO’s nightlife picks gather the bars, lounges, and late-night spots that make sense for a baseball night in Miami.
Where to stay
An afternoon game can still turn into a full night out, and that is where a hotel matters. ANDOPO’s stay picks focus on lodging options that work for an overnight around the ballpark area.
Jefferson Hotel
MiamiAbout loanDepot park
Sources & reporting
- MLBMarlins Schedule
- Miami and BeachesMiami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
- ESPNBraves vs. Marlins game page
- SeatGeekMiami Marlins tickets schedule
- Atlanta ShowsMiami Marlins schedule page
- Atlanta Sports WireBraves schedule
