
Welcome to Owlerton Greyhound Stadium Sheffield
Experience the thrills and excitement of first class greyhound racing at Yorkshire's premier racetrack.
Situated just 5 minutes drive from Sheffield's vibrant city centre, and enjoying excellent road, rail, bus and tram links, Owlerton Stadium is the perfect venue for partygoers, couples, families and companies looking for a fun and affordable, night out with a difference.
Owlerton Stadium was originally built in Sheffield in 1929. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain, formally the National Greyhound Racing Club (N.G.R.C) racing was introduced in 1932. Today, the Stadium hosts some 260 greyhound racing meetings every year which comprise of some 150 evening meetings and 100 matinees for the Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service (B.A.G.S.) The B.A.G.S. Meetings are broadcast to all Britain's 8000 Betting Shops and many Countries overseas
Today, after becoming part of the Sheffield based A & S Leisure Group in 1991, it has had a £3,000,000 refurbishment and enjoys over 300,000 visits a year ranking 3rd in size of the Country's 27 GBGB Greyhound tracks.
Owlerton Stadium Sheffield hosts a number of other activities:
Speedway
Speedway Racing has been held at Owlerton Stadium since the stadium was built. The Sheffield Tigers premier league winning speedway team roar every Thursday evening from April to October with tapes up at 7.45pm. Speedway at Owlerton is Still one of Sheffields great family sports it is a particular favourite with the youngsters. Click here for details www.sheffieldspeedway.com
Stock Car Racing
Formula one stock car racing takes place at Sheffield Owlerton Stadium, one of the UK's best appointed sports stadiums. As one of the tightest tracks, Owlerton offers great spectator action at all the meetings, as well as great offers in it's bars and restaurants. This exciting sport takes place over the bank holiday period.