Bristol Motor Speedway to host first MLB game in state history

Bristol Motor Speedway will host the first Major League Baseball (MLB) game in Tennessee next year The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Atlanta Braves in a regular season game as part of the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2, 2025. The event is also the second to be awarded funding from the state’s Special Event Fund, $25 million appropriated in the state budget to attract and retain high-profile events that deliver significant economic impact, create jobs, and showcase the state to a global audience. The Special Event Fund is a competitive, incentive-based grant program tied to measurable performance outcomes. Eligible events will generate direct economic impact greater than $10 million, and a net economic benefit of at least $1 million in state tax revenue. A major league field will be constructed across the famed track at Bristol Motor Speedway, one of the largest sporting venues in the world. The event will also include musical performances and other festivities.