By Chris Chavez
November 15, 2024
Grand Slam Track has confirmed Los Angeles’ Drake Stadium at UCLA as the final host of one of the weekend Slams in the professional track league’s inaugural season in 2025. The Slam will be held from June 27th to 29th.
Here’s what you need to know:
– Los Angeles was the first host city announced when the league was launched in June. No specific date and location was set until Friday’s news release.
– Drake Stadium has a seating capacity of 11,700.
– UCLA’s Drake Stadium has hosted USATF’s Los Angeles Grand Prix in the last two years. We wrote about UCLA hosting the first edition in 2023: “Depending on who you ask, there were either 7,249 people in attendance (according to USATF) or 4,500 (according to pictures) in LA.”
– Grand Slam Track’s events will take place over three days with athletes racing twice. Athletes will receive points for their finishing position in each race. The athlete with the highest points total after both events will win the Slam and the $100,000 grand prize.
What They Had To Say:
Commissioner Michael Johnson: “Los Angeles is set to host Grand Slam Track. As a global sports capital, LA provides the perfect stage to showcase the cream of the crop from around the world. We’re eager to bring the event to this iconic city and can’t wait to give fans an unforgettable experience. It’s a new era for the sport, and we’re delighted to be leading the way.”
UCLA Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Joanna Hayes: “I’m super excited to welcome the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track This series is a unique and exciting opportunity for track athletes and track fans across the world.”
What Is The Final Grand Slam Track Schedule For 2025?
- Kingston, Jamaica | April 4th-6th
- Miami, USA | May 2nd-4th
- Philadelphia, USA | May 30th-June 1st
- Los Angeles, USA | June 27th-29th
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Chris Chavez
Chris Chavez launched CITIUS MAG in 2016 as a passion project while working full-time for Sports Illustrated. He covered the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and grew his humble blog into a multi-pronged media company. He completed all six World Marathon Majors and is an aspiring sub-five-minute miler.
