Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom
| Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
Two-time Derby winner Westmead Hawk | |
| Start date | 24 July 1926 at Belle Vue Stadium |
| Nations | England, Scotland & Wales excludes Northern Ireland |
Greyhound racing is a sport in the United Kingdom. The industry uses a parimutuel betting tote system with on-course and off-course betting available. Attendances have declined in recent years, primarily due to the decrease in evening fixtures with the majority of fixtures being held in the daytime due to betting shop demands.
Attendances peaked in 1946 at around 70 million and totalisator turnover reaching £196,431,430. As of January 2025, there are 19 licensed stadiums in the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland) and just one independent stadium (unaffiliated to a governing body).