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MLB Speedway Classic Kicks Off at Bristol Motor Speedway Tonight

This first regular-season MLB contest in Tennessee offers racing-themed uniforms, a custom infield diamond built on the track, pregame concerts by Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Jake Owen

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Overview

  • The custom infield diamond occupies the track’s infield between Turns 3 and 4, with foul lines at 330 ft, center field at 400 ft and side alleys of 375 and 384 ft on AstroTurf.
  • Tim McGraw will headline the pregame concert, joined by Pitbull and Jake Owen, with performances featured during FOX’s opening coverage.
  • More than 200 local children will participate in MLB’s Play Ball and baseball-themed STEM programs led by Carlos Baerga, while fans explore games, exhibits and food in a 220,000-square-foot Fan Zone.
  • The Braves and Reds will wear limited-edition, NASCAR-inspired jerseys, caps and helmets featuring racing numbers, flame motifs and checkered flags.
  • First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET with Spencer Strider and Chase Burns—both Tennessee natives—on the mound, and the game will air on FOX, stream on Fubo and broadcast on SiriusXM.