Grand Slam Track 2025: Schedule, Athletes, Prize Money & How to Watch
What is Grand Slam Track?
A new athletics league starting in 2025, featuring elite athletes competing in four major meetings per year.
Who launched Grand Slam Track and why?
Founded by Michael Johnson, four-time Olympic gold medallist.
Aim: “People love racing. They want to see the best of the best.”
Which events are part of Grand Slam Track?
Track races only (no field events).
Categories:
Short sprints
Long sprints
High hurdles
Low hurdles
Middle distance
Long distance
Men’s and women’s races in each category.
Why are there no field events?
Focus is on one event at a time for better fan experience.
No distractions, no overlapping events.
How many athletes will compete?
48 contracted athletes compete at all four events.
48 challengers join at each event.
Total: 96 athletes (48 men, 48 women).
Divided by speciality into 12 groups of eight, each participating in two races over the three-day meeting.
Which top athletes are competing?
Some Paris Olympics medallists in the field include:
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (women’s 400m hurdles gold)
Gabby Thomas (women’s 200m gold)
Cole Hocker (men’s 1500m gold)
Notable absentees:
Noah Lyles (men’s 100m Olympic champion)
Julien Alfred (women’s 100m Olympic champion)
What is the prize money?
USD 12.6 million total prize pool
Winner of each group: $100,000
Runner-up: $10,000
Base pay and appearance fees included
When and where will the events be held?
2025 schedule:
April 4-6 – Kingston, Jamaica
May 2-4 – Miami, USA
May 30-June 1 – Philadelphia, USA
June 27-29 – Los Angeles, USA
Where can you watch in India?
Broadcast on Eurosport India.
(With inputs from Reuters and AFP)