Speedway Classic Nears MLB Attendance Record With 85,000 Tickets Sold

The 2025 Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway is set to break MLB's regular season attendance record, with over 85,000 tickets sold, surpassing the previous record from 1954. This event is historic as the first MLB game held in Tennessee and features both starting pitchers who grew up in the state. Bristol Motor Speedway, a NASCAR half-mile oval, was converted into a baseball venue, allowing for a much larger seating capacity than typical MLB stadiums. The venue is nearing a full sellout, with only a few tickets remaining, signaling strong fan interest. While the record-breaking crowd will not eclipse the highest-ever MLB attendance set during an exhibition game in 1959, it will be the largest for a regular-season game. The game is expected to be highly competitive, continuing the season's trend of close and exciting matchups between the Braves and Reds.