Swedish club Västervik has been revealed as host of the 2027 FIM Speedway of Nations Final and SON2, with Speedway GP action heading to the stunning coastal city in 2028 and 2029.
Following an agreement with FIM Speedway global promoter Mayfield Sports Events, senior world-championship action returns to Västerviks Arena for the first time since the city hosted 2017 FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Final 2, won by Sweden.
Next year’s FIM SON Final – Västervik will feature the world’s top seven teams, including hosts Sweden, as they battle to become 2027 FIM Speedway world team champions.
The sport’s top eight junior sides, including Sweden, will also be in action in 2027 FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 – Västervik – an epic 28-heat showdown for the FIM Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship.
The following two years will then see the sport’s flagship series head to Västerviks Arena for the first time for the 2028 and 2029 FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Västervik.
Dates for the 2027 FIM SON events will be confirmed when the full calendar is released at the end of the current FIM Speedway season.
Richard Coleman, founder of Mayfield Sports Events, can’t wait to bring SON and Speedway GP action to Västervik. He said: “It’s very exciting to be taking the FIM Speedway World Championships to a new venue over the next few years.
“While Västervik has hosted FIM SWC Semi-Finals, these are comfortably the biggest speedway events to have taken place in the city. I would like to thank the club and the Västervik Municipality for the passion they are putting into making these events a reality.
“Sweden has a rich history of winning FIM Speedway World Championships in both team and individual events, and this really is an exciting time for Västervik and the Swedish riders and fans as we bring three huge events to the city.”
The Västervik club enjoyed a golden season in 2025, ending its 20-year wait for a Bauhaus Elitserien championship.
The Swedish national side, currently managed by Linus Sundstrom, will be hopeful of winning the FIM SON for the first time in Västervik.
Niclas Wallander, chairman of Västervik Speedway / Westerviks Motorsportklubb commented: “Västervik Speedway and Westerviks Motorsportklubb are extremely proud and delighted to have the opportunity to host international FIM events in Västervik over the next three years, including SON2, the FIM Speedway of Nations and the FIM Speedway Grand Prix.
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mayfield Sports Events and the FIM for the constructive and professional discussions that have led to this collaboration, and for the confidence they have placed in our club and our city. Welcoming the best riders in the world to Västervik means a great deal both for the sport and for the entire region.
“Together with Mayfield Sports Events, the FIM, our partners, volunteers and the municipality, we look forward to delivering world-class events and unforgettable experiences for fans over the coming years.”
Harald Hjalmarsson, chair of the Municipal Executive Board of Västervik, commented:“Västervik is looking forward to hosting this famous international event. We have a fantastic speedway crowd with great passion and an amazing atmosphere, and we are excited to welcome both visitors and participants to a real celebration of speedway in beautiful Västervik.”
Micke Teurnberg, sports manager and marketing director of Västervik Speedway, commented: “I am very proud and happy that Västervik Speedway will now host Speedway GP events in the future.
“To be a part of such a major international project is a great honour. After being involved in the GP events in Hallstavik in 2018 and 2019, and later in Målilla in 2021 and 2022, it feels fantastic to now work together with all the passionate people in Västervik Speedway club and Västervik Municipality. We are really looking forward to the future. It will be fantastic to bring Speedway GP to Västervik.”
Words by FIM Speedway – Feature Image courtesy of Taylor Lanning
