BSPL Statement: The Premiership will go ahead in 2026 with the minimum of five teams
BRITISH Speedway can confirm the Premiership will continue next season, and it will feature a minimum line-up of five teams. Planning for 2026 has been subject to a unique set of circumstances, several of which have already been dealt with in the media, concerning the status of the current Ipswich team being placed up for […]
Connor Mountain becomes the third 2026 Scunthorpe Scorpion
The Scunthorpe Scorpions have confirmed their third team member for the new season, welcoming back popular rider Connor Mountain. Mountain has established himself as a dependable and influential figure within the side, and team manager David Howe says he’s thrilled to see him return. Speaking to the Scunthorpe Speedway website, Howe said: “I spoke to […]
Jonatan Grahn back with the Edinburgh Monarchs for 2026
The fourth rider announced for Edinburgh Monarchs 2026 campaign is returning 25 year-old Swede Jonatan Grahn who is making his way back to Armadale for another year. Grahn was an instant hit with the terracing faithful last year finishing the season (and therefore starting 2026) with a 5.30 average including some match winning contributions. Grahn […]
Troy Batchelor rejoins the Workington Comets for 2026
Workington Speedway have confirmed the return of Troy Batchelor for the 2026 season. The 38-year-old from Brisbane, Australia rejoins the GT Tyres Comets for a THIRD successive season. The former Grand Prix rider and Elite League Champion has played a key role in the Comets’ revival and their run to the 2024 playoffs, which led […]
Buxton aim to run two teams in the 2026 National League
BUXTON are so committed to developing young talent next season, that the Ductair Bulls want to track TWO teams if the National League retains its twin mini leagues structure for 2026. Last season the third tier ran a National Development League (NDL) of six teams; Belle Vue, Edinburgh, Leicester (Lion Cubs), Middlesbrough, Oxford and a […]
Oxford Cheetahs complete their top five with Mitch McDiarmid and Luke Killeen
The 2026 Oxford Cheetahs have completed their top five with the double signing of LUKE KILLEEN and MITCH MCDIARMID. Killeen has been a part of the club since their return in 2022 and is the only rider to have represented the Chargers, Cheetahs and Spires! In 2025, he increased his Championship average from 3.85 to […]
Speedway Futures Ltd appoints Sir Philip Davies
FOLLOWING the recent announcement of Harry Redknapp joining its management team, Speedway Futures Ltd is pleased to announce Sir Philip Davies has also joined the company to further strengthen the management team. Sir Philip joins with a wealth of commercial, parliamentary and political experience and will work closely with the team to help it deliver […]
2026 British Speedway Rider signings so far…
With the British Speedway AGM pushed back until January, it’s been slow going on the rider signings so far this winter, and with the League structure not officially confirmed, it might stay that way until the new year. Regardless of that, a few teams are ploughing on with their team building, with some Championship clubs […]
Dan Gilkes joins Poole as Pirates build title defence
Poole’s Wessex Marine Pirates have confirmed the signing of highly rated British talent Dan Gilkes for the 2026 season, strengthening their title-defending squad with one of the sport’s most promising young riders. At just 23, Gilkes arrives at Wimborne Road with an already impressive résumé. Since beginning his professional career with the Kent Kings in […]
Eric Riss completes Oxford Cheetahs 2026 Heat Leader Trio
The Oxford Cheetahs are delighted to announce that they will boast a formidable heat leader trio in 2026, with the signature of German international ERIK RISS. Riss joined the Oxford Spires in 2024 and was a consistent performer, especially around Sandy Lane, ending last season with the highest average for the Spires. Sadly, 2025 was […]