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Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Bristol Motor Speedway

Speedway Classic replay: Cincinnati Reds fall to Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway
The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves already started their one-off game at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2, but it was twice delayed by rain before it was suspended. Aug. 3 will see the times pick-up where they left off and attempt to complete a full game.
MLB Speedway Classic: Braves vs. Reds sets attendance record at Bristol Motor Speedway in historic game
Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Chipper Jones threw out the ceremonial first pitches on Saturday, alongside NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott. Country superstar Tim McGraw, son of former MLB pitcher Tug McGraw, and Pitbull performed a pre-game concert before players took a lap around the track.
MLB Speedway Classic Between Braves, Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway Resumes
The MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway resumed Sunday after a rain delay Saturday.
MLB Speedway Classic: Best photos, videos from Braves-Reds at Bristol
The famed racetrack has been converted to host baseball for the showcase. Over 85,000 fans were expected on hand for the first-of-its-kind event. MLB's previous attendance record was 84,587 fans at a 1954 game in Cleveland featuring the New York Yankees.
MLB Speedway Classic: Braves vs. Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway pushed to Sunday after rain in first inning
When the Speedway Classic resumes Sunday, the Reds will have Matt McLain at second and Elly De La Cruz at first, and Miguel Andujar at the plate with one out. Cincinnati leads the game 1-0 on an Austin Hays RBI single ( GameTracker ).
Caution flag: Soggy scenes from MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol between Reds and Braves
Heavy rain falls as fans wait out the rain delay in the stands before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025. Heavy rain begins to fall during the first inning of the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.
What's next at Bristol Motor Speedway? WWE, NHL top list of events after Speedway Classic
Bristol Motor Speedway hosted an MLB game between the Braves and Reds. It could be the site of other future events such as WWE or NHL.
Where to watch MLB Speedway Classic: TV channel, live stream for Braves vs. Reds at Bristol NASCAR stadium
Date: Sunday, August 3 | Time: 1 p.m. ET Location: Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, Tennessee) Live stream: Fubo (Start watching, save $20!) | TV channel: FOX Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds Odds: Braves (-172), Reds (+142), O/U 9 at FanDuel
Race on for Bristol Motor Speedway to Prepare for NASCAR After Hosting the MLB Speedway Classic
A new clock started the instant the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Braves cleared the baseball diamond inside the infield at Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol races to get into NASCAR shape after MLB Speedway Classic
Bristol Motor Speedway has to switch from hosting the MLB Speedway Classic and be ready for NASCAR's return to the historic racetrack for a playoff race Sept. 13.
Reds players voice Speedway Classic concern: 'It could have been handled a lot differently'
In a game that took parts of two days to complete due to rain, the Reds fell to the Braves, 4-2, on Aug. 3 at Bristol Motor ...
White goes deep twice as the Braves beat the Reds in rain-delayed MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol
Eli White hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the rain-delayed ...
Live updates: MLB Speedway Classic resumes after Braves-Reds suspended by rain
Rain forced the suspension of MLB's first-ever game played at a NASCAR track. Play is back underway at Bristol Motor Speedway ...
Speedway Classic: Start time set for Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway
The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves completed their pre-game ceremonies but then entered a rain delay at Bristol Motor ...
Reds move to option Will Benson to minor leagues during suspension of Speedway Classic game
As the Reds geared up to resume the MLB Speedway Classic on Sunday, they announced that one of their core roster members ...
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On 1st day with Reds at Speedway, Littell, Andujar driven by chance to make postseason
It was a quirk that they couldn't have planned for. Two of the newest members of the Reds acquired on Thursday before the ...
Speedway Classic turf will be given to ETSU baseball
East Tennessee State University baseball players will soon play on the same turf used by professionals. On Friday, Bristol ...