Sheffield Stadium, Owlerton, has two distinct features – as good a shape as any in the world for the racing greyhound to demonstrate its ability in terms of speed and fairness; and secondly, a unique sporting and cheerful atmosphere provided by its Yorkshire racegoers.
The standard of the bar and restaurant facilities are second to none with the restaurant seating 140 with parties catered for both on and off greyhound racing nights.
Situated one and a half miles to the north of the city centre, next to Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough football pitch, it is easily accessible from the M1. Sheffield looks forward to making you welcome.
Track Details
Track circumference – 434 metres.
Distance raced – 280, 480, 500, 500m(H), 660, 720, 915, 934 metres.
Run To First Bend – 62 m. (500m)
Hare Type – Outside Swaffham
Race Days – Tuesday(first race 6.38pm), Friday (first race 6.38pm) and Saturday(first race 7.30pm) evenings. Monday and Thursday afternoons(first race 11.11am)
Sheffield Greyhound Track
Capacity – 4000
Address – Greyhound Racing, Owlerton Stadium, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE
Telephone – 0114 234 3074
Travel Information
Railway Station – Midland Station, 5 minutes by taxi.
Motorway Junction – M1 Jnct 34 3.7 miles (5.9 km)
By Road – On the A61 North, next to the Hillsborough football ground (Sheffield Wednesday) . From the M1 south junction 36, city centre A61 North Penistone Rd. From M1 north, junction 36 past Sheffield Wednesday on right.
Airport – Manchester 32.4 miles (52.1 km)
Sheffield Facilities
Catering Facilities – Panorama Restaurant situated adjacent to the 500m starting traps seating upto 140 people with full table service for drinks and betting. Diners can choose from a choice of A La Carte menu, or for parties of 10 or more we have a choice of party menus. Early pre-booking is essential as the Panorama Restaurant is a very popular option with race goers.
Snack facilities – Numerous at track
Restaurant Facilities – Restaurant available
Parking – 730 Cars
Admission – Friday £5.00. Saturday £6.00 (both incl. racecard). Monday, Tuesday and Thursday free.
Sheffield Major Open Events
Major Open Events – William Hill Steel City Cup, Global Windows Invitation, Global Windows Queen Mother Cup, Nigel Troth Yorkshire Oaks, Harry Holmes Memorial, Stone Puppy Silver Collar