Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bristol Motor Speedway to Host MLB Classic in Tennessee
Imagine a huge race track called Bristol Motor Speedway that's changing into a giant baseball field for a special game!
The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play on August 2, 2025.
This is the first time a Major League Baseball game will be in Tennessee, and over 85,000 people will watch.
The track builders created a special baseball field to MLB rules.
Before the game, there will be a concert and a lot of fun things for everyone to do.
It’s like baseball meets racing!
Bristol Motor Speedway will host the MLB Speedway Classic on August 2, 2025, marking the first MLB game in Tennessee.
The event will feature the Atlanta Braves versus the Cincinnati Reds at the transformed NASCAR track.
The speedway was converted into a baseball field, meeting MLB standards, with dimensions specified.
Over 85,000 fans are expected, potentially setting a new MLB regular-season attendance record.
The event includes pregame festivities with a concert by Tim McGraw and Pitbull and fan zone activities.
- Who
- Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds.
- What
- The MLB Speedway Classic, a baseball game.
- When
- August 2, 2025, at 6 PM ET.
- Where
- Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.
- Why
- To provide a unique sports experience blending baseball and motorsport culture.
- Event
- MLB Speedway Classic
- Teams
- Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Location
- Bristol Motor Speedway, Tennessee
- Date
- August 2, 2025
- Time
- 6 PM ET
- Expected Attendance
- Over 85,000
- Broadcaster
- FOX