Overview

• Major League Baseball's first-ever game at Bristol Motor Speedway will feature the Atlanta Braves against the Cincinnati Reds on August 2, 2025.
• Country music star Tim McGraw has been confirmed as the pregame concert headliner, performing approximately an hour before the first pitch.
• Construction of a regulation baseball diamond on the infield and high-banked track at the speedway is underway, with officials expressing satisfaction with progress 100 days out.
• Limited new tickets, offering closer access to the concert stage, went on sale on April 23, 2025, at 10 AM ET.
• The Speedway Classic is part of MLB’s broader strategy to expand its reach by hosting games in non-traditional venues, with Bristol Motor Speedway's 146,000 capacity offering potential for a record-setting crowd.