As the days are shown quickly passing by in the 1 minute and 31 second video, it sends a firm reminder to fans that there are 30 days remaining until the much-anticipated game between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds gets underway on Saturday night, August 2 at 7 p.m.
- A timelapse video shows the rapid construction of the field and structures for the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- The historic game between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds is scheduled for August 2, with only 30 days left until the event.
- Limited tickets are available and fans are urged to act quickly to secure a seat for the first MLB game in Tennessee.
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.
“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.
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
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 those who still plan to purchase tickets and attend the history-making affair, the first MLB game to be played in the state of Tennessee, they will need to act quickly as a limited number of great seats remain. Beginning today until Sunday night, July 6 (11:59 p.m. ET), Major League Baseball is offering a limited time no-ticket fees ticket promotion.
There is so much value in an MLB Speedway Classic ticket. In addition to the game between longtime MLB rivals the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves, fans will also get to enjoy an amazing 220,000-square foot Fan Zone starting with live music, food trucks, a photo booth with the MLB Commissioner’s Trophy, pitching tunnels, batting cages, the Legacy Walk highlighting legendary players from both the Braves and Reds, a Ferris Wheel, the Budweiser Clydesdales, appearances by team mascots and branded MLB stock cars for photo opportunities.
For more info and to purchase tickets, please visit MLB Speedway Classic.
