Owlerton Stadium
Owlerton Stadium is one of the most visited greyhound stadiums in England. The track is located in Sheffield, beside Napoleons Owlerton Casino.
Owlerton Stadium’s new facilities offer the best view of the track. Fifty percent of greyhound fans that frequent Owlerton Stadium are women. This is why Owlerton is home to greyhound’s one and only Ladies Day races.
Owlerton Stadium is also the home of the Pirtek Tigers and the Pirtek Prowlers speedway teams.
Getting to Owlerton Stadium
Owlerton Stadium is located at Owlerton Sports Stadium, Penistone Road, Sheffield, England.
History of Owlerton Stadium
Owlerton Stadium was originally built in 1929. The National Greyhound Racing Club (NGRC) introduced greyhound racing in 1932.
In 1991, Owlerton Stadium underwent an £3,000,000 refurbishment after being acquired by the Sheffield based A & S Leisure Group.
Today the Owlerton Stadium hosts some 260 greyhound races every year. These races are broadcasted to all of Britain's 8000 Betting Shops and to many countries overseas by the Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service (BAGS).
Owlerton Stadium is the sixth most visited track in England. Over 300,000 spectators visit the track every year.
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