Bristol, Tenn. | AstroTurf.com | June 24th, 2025 — AstroTurf®, the Official Synthetic Turf Partner of Major League Baseball®, has been chosen to provide the playing surface for the MLB Speedway Classic presented by BuildSubmarines.com, a historic matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds set inside the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway.
In an extraordinary feat of engineering and coordination, the infield of one of NASCAR’s most legendary venues will be transformed into a professional-grade MLB baseball field in just ten days, an ambitious undertaking made possible by AstroTurf’s Diamond Series system and decades of expertise in premium sports surfacing.
2025 MLB Speedway Classic Gameday Info
Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds
Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway | Bristol, Tennessee
First pitch: 7:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 2, 2025
Broadcast: MLB on FOX | Radio: ESPN Radio
“We’re honored to be the turf provider for such an extraordinary event,” said Philip Snider, Chief Operating Officer of AstroTurf Corporation. “Converting a high-speed racing venue into a baseball stadium in just over a week is no small task, but our experienced construction team is built for this kind of challenge. This is more than a game, it is a celebration of innovation, tradition, and the limitless spirit of sport.”
The AstroTurf® Diamond Series, designed specifically for baseball, will deliver a surface that mirrors the performance characteristics of natural grass while withstanding the demands of a temporary, high-profile installation. Engineered for consistent ball bounce, optimal traction, and true playability, the Diamond Series is trusted by elite programs at every level.
As a proud partner of the MLB Speedway Classic and the Official Synthetic Turf Partner of Major League Baseball, AstroTurf continues to lead the industry in transforming bold ideas into unforgettable experiences.
For more information about AstroTurf and its innovative turf solutions, please visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information, visit astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®.
Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber.
The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit sportgroup-holding.com.
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