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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pitbull and Tim McGraw to perform before Braves vs. Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway
Major League Baseball is proud to announce that, for the first time, entertainment and sports will face off against each other, as MLB presents the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug 02, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event features an MLB regular-season game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds, marking the first-ever MLB game in the state of Tennessee. In addition, country musician Tim McGraw is set to perform a pregame concert, as well as international pop phenomenon Pitbull, making it an unforgettable experience for fans. A historic venue, Bristol Motor Speedway, meets America's pastime This will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway, which is known for NASCAR, but will convert its famous half-mile oval into a baseball diamond just for this event. The site, which can set 165,000 or more, has been the site of large-scale events, including the 2016 college football record-setting game between Tennessee and Virginia Tech. The Speedway Classic is another move from MLB's playbook to make baseball more accessible away from traditional stadiums and ballparks, but not the first, given the successful 'Field of Dreams' game in Iowa and games already played at Fort Bragg and Rickwood Field. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET and will air nationally on FOX, and will be considered a home game for the Reds. There will be a temporary baseball diamond over the infield of the speedway with 330-foot lines and a 400-foot centerfield. Looks like one can kill two birds with one stone, as these guys try to set up an innovative viewing experience, combining the suspense of baseball with a big-race venue. Music and baseball collide for an unforgettable event Tim McGraw and Pitbull are also part of the entertainment-centric vibe of the announcement, with a pregame concert before the event. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now McGraw has a baseball background, with his dad, Tug McGraw, being a two-time World Series champion. The parties are even more fun with the lively Ojito himself – Pitbull, who brings the heat into your backyard. Together, the two will kick off the evening, emphasizing the intersection between sports and music in an electrifying tone. Also Read: MLB Speedway Classic tickets are on sale on the Cincinnati Reds' website, and a share of sales during December will aid local non-profits. Anyone who plans to be in the Denver area during the 2025 MLB season should book their seats now for this historic game, as it will undoubtedly be one of the defining moments of the 2025 season.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to get tickets for Reds-Braves (and Tim McGraw) at the MLB Speedway Classic
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Start your engines, Reds fans! The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves are gearing up to take the field at Bristol Motor Speedway, one of NASCAR's most iconic tracks, for this year's MLB Speedway Classic. Advertisement To make the game even more unique, three-time Grammy Award winner, and son of former MLB player, Tim McGraw will headline a pregame concert with special guests and longtime collaborators. "The exciting musical preamble to the first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee serves to honor the state's rich country music history," the MLB said in a statement. Ready to see the Reds (and Tim McGraw) in Bristol? Here's how to get tickets. When is the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic? The Reds and Braves face off in a regular-season showdown at the Last Great Colosseum in Bristol, Tennessee, on Aug. 2. The Reds and Braves face off for the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2. How to get tickets to the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic The special pregame concert kicks off about one hour before the first pitch. All ticketholders to the MLB Speedway Classic game have access to the country star's show and can enjoy the performance from their seat and on the Colossus video board. Advertisement Tickets to the 2025 Speedway Classic have already gone on sale, with prices starting at $99.65. Fans who want to see the pregame performance closer to the stage can snag limited tickets starting Wednesday, April 23. Visit for more ticket information, and purchase tickets on This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: MLB Speedway Classic: How to get tickets for Reds-Braves, Tim McGraw
