Grand Slam Track Secures U.S. Broadcast Deal with CW, Peacock

Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track has secured a significant broadcast deal with The CW and Peacock for its inaugural season in 2025. The league will feature four events across major U.S. cities, including Kingston, Jamaica, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, with 96 athletes competing in a unique format where placement, not timing, determines champions. Peacock will provide live streaming for all events, including exclusive coverage of the opening days, while The CW will broadcast Saturday and Sunday events live. The league aims to keep track and field in the public eye beyond the Olympic cycle, with a prize pool exceeding $12.6 million, including $100,000 for event winners. Johnson emphasized the partnership's goal of reaching millions of fans and revolutionizing how track and field is presented. This initiative comes after NBC Sports' decision not to renew its Diamond League streaming rights, marking a new era for track and field broadcasting in the U.S.