Major League Baseball is shifting gears and is set to roll into "Thunder Valley." In a bold move that pairs America's pastime with the roaring ambiance of Bristol Motor Speedway, MLB has announced that the Atlanta Braves will field off against the Cincinnati Reds in what's shaping up to be a high-octane match on August 2, 2025. This is the first time Tennessee will host a regular-season game, marking a new chapter for MLB in unconventional venues, as detailed by WSMV.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated, "Major League Baseball is excited to deliver a special game at Bristol Motor Speedway, a unique setting that sports fans will remember forever." Bristol Motor Speedway's illustrious track is no stranger to big crowds and grand events. With a seating capacity pushing 150,000, it has handled the thunder of NASCAR and the spectacle of college football with the "Battle at Bristol" in 2016, as per MLB's official announcement.
Governor Bill Lee said, "History will be made right here. We love our sports in this state," according to coverage by WSMV. Indeed, estimates see this event possibly driving hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy, with details on entertainment and music for the weekend still to come. Ticket pre-sales are scheduled to start in September with general public sales to commence in December. FOX Sports will broadcast the event nationally.
