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Grand Slam Track Cancels Los Angeles Finale, Plans 2026 Revival

Michael Johnson’s league pulled its June 28–29 Drake Stadium meet over unviable venue costs to secure funding for next season.

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May 31, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Alison Dos Santos (BRA), left, Caleb Dean (USA), center, and Trevor Bassitt (USA) run in the 400m hurdles during the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia at Franklin Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles finale was canceled after poor ticket sales and a high-cost lease deal at UCLA made the event economically unsustainable.
  • Organizers expect to save about $3 million in prize money and travel expenses by scrapping the season-ending meet.
  • Johnson described the move as a strategic business decision aimed at preserving the league’s long-term viability.
  • Grand Slam Track raised roughly $30 million for its inaugural season and will unveil new investors and partnerships next week.
  • USA Track and Field also dropped its Los Angeles Grand Prix earlier this month, highlighting broader financial pressures on U.S. track events.