The highly anticipated Los Angeles leg of the Grand Slam Track Series has been officially cancelled, bringing an early end to the league’s ambitious inaugural season. Grand Slam Track Commissioner Michael Johnson made the announcement via social media on Thursday, while not confirming earlier reports that the decision was influenced by venue-related economics and poor ticket sales.

Originally scheduled for June 27–29, the Los Angeles meet was supposed to be the fourth and final stop in the series, following successful events in Jamaica, Miramar, and Philadelphia. However, after the Miramar leg in April, organizers made the first structural change to the league by reducing what was initially a three-day format to a condensed two-day event—signalling early logistical challenges.

“This was not a decision that we came to lightly,” Johnson said. “But it is the right decision for the long-term sustainability of the league.”

Despite the disappointment of ending the season prematurely, Johnson expressed confidence that Grand Slam Track had delivered on its core promises: world-class competition, athlete-first storytelling, and a reimagined connection with fans.

“We feel that we’ve proven everything we needed to this year in the first three Slams,” he said. “We connected with new fans, brought the next generation into the sport through our Future Champs races, and delivered thrilling performances from bold Racers and dozens of challengers.”

Launched earlier this year, Grand Slam Track was created to offer a fresh, commercially-driven alternative to the traditional global athletics calendar. With professional production values, structured storytelling, and direct athlete engagement, the league drew significant attention from fans and industry stakeholders alike.

“You have to remember—we are a startup league,” Johnson continued. “We have to make difficult choices… but we believe in this sport and in these athletes. We believe that track and field can be one of the best sports in the world.”

In closing the 2025 season, Johnson announced that sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and 200m specialist Kenny Bednarek have been named Racers of the Year, each receiving an additional US$100,000 in prize money on top of their earnings from the three completed meets.

“Congratulations to those two—very deserving of Racers of the Year with the performances they put in across the three Slams,” he said. “They thrilled our audiences.”

Johnson confirmed that the league remains committed to hosting a Los Angeles leg in 2026 and revealed that additional cities have expressed interest in joining the circuit next year. While no more Slams will take place this season, Grand Slam Track will continue to engage fans through digital content and begin laying the groundwork for what it hopes will be a stronger sophomore campaign.

“We’re excited about what we accomplished this year,” Johnson said. “Now we need to focus our energy and attention on building for 2026.”