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Birmingham, West Midlands · United Kingdom — Premier track. Features: 480mm. Race days: Thursday and Saturday evenings.
No longer racing: Perry Barr Stadium closed after the 2025 season. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain moved its Category One fixtures — the St Leger and the Birmingham Cup — to Nottingham for 2025 and on to Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, from 2026. This profile is retained as a historical reference, including its three decades hosting the English Greyhound Derby (1983–2016).
Perry Barr Stadium is one of greyhound racing's most storied venues, having hosted the English Greyhound Derby from 1983 to 2016. Under Arena Racing Company it continues to stage top-class Midlands racing including the Birmingham Cup.
History of Perry Barr Stadium
Perry Barr Stadium, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, stood for decades as one of the most iconic venues in British greyhound racing. For over three decades it held the highest status possible in the sport, playing host to the sport’s most prestigious national event. Generations of trainers, owners and punters made the trip to this ground every week, building a community tied tightly to greyhound racing culture across the Midlands.
Race meetings ran on Thursday and Saturday evenings under lights, with crowds packing the stands for both graded cards and feature events. The venue staged the Birmingham Cup year on year, drawing top class dogs from right across the country. Between 1983 and 2016 every runner dreaming of Derby glory ran here, with countless legendary performances written into the track’s history.
Greyhound racing has now ceased at Perry Barr Stadium, bringing an end to one of the sport’s longest running modern chapters. While no races are run here today, the track remains a reference point for form historians and long time punters. Its legacy lives on in the bloodlines and form lines of dogs that first proved their class on this sand circuit.
The Perry Barr Stadium circuit
Perry Barr operated as a premier grade sand circuit, purpose built to deliver fair, competitive greyhound racing. The signature 480 metre middle distance trip became one of the most respected tests in the country, rewarding both early pace and strong staying ability in equal measure.
Night racing was standard for all meetings, with consistent track conditions maintained across every card. The track layout favoured clean runners, with wide sweeping bends that avoided the bunching common on tighter provincial circuits, making for predictable racing when fields were evenly matched.
Punting notes
Perry Barr's 480-metre feature trip is a classic middle-distance test. Derby-class form from Towcester often passes through here, and dogs dropping from Derby heats and finals to graded company warrant respect.
More punting angles at Perry Barr Stadium
Early pace was always king at Perry Barr, with dogs breaking well from the inside boxes holding a huge advantage through the first bend. Rail runners rarely gave up ground once they hit the front, and leaders at the sectional mark won a very high percentage of all races across every grade. Consistent sectional times were the most reliable form guide for this sand surface.
Highlights
- Former home of the English Greyhound Derby
- Birmingham Cup venue
Latest Perry Barr Stadium results →
More greyhound tracks in West Midlands
- Monmore Green Stadium — Wolverhampton
- Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium — Wolverhampton
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perry Barr Stadium still racing?
Perry Barr Stadium closed after the 2025 season. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain moved its Category One fixtures — the St Leger and the Birmingham Cup — to Nottingham for 2025 and on to Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, from 2026. This profile is retained as a historical reference, including its three decades hosting the English Greyhound Derby (1983–2016).
What days does Perry Barr Stadium race?
Perry Barr Stadium in Birmingham typically races on thursday and saturday evenings. Programs can change around feature meetings and public holidays, so check the official racing calendar close to race day.
What is the main race distance at Perry Barr Stadium?
Perry Barr Stadium's feature races are run over 480mm. The venue is a premier track with a sand surface and regular night racing under lights.
Where can I see Perry Barr Stadium greyhound results?
You can browse the Perry Barr Stadium results page on this site, which links through to the track profile with race days, distances and punting notes. Results are published only when verified against official stewards' results.
Where can I bet on greyhound racing from Birmingham?
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When did Perry Barr Stadium host the English Greyhound Derby?
Perry Barr Stadium held the English Greyhound Derby between 1983 and 2016. For 33 years this Birmingham venue was the home of the sport’s most famous prize, with every top greyhound of the era travelling to the West Midlands to contest the race.
What days did greyhound racing run at Perry Barr?
Regular greyhound racing meetings were held every Thursday and Saturday evening at Perry Barr Stadium. All race cards were run under floodlights, with both graded racing and feature event cards scheduled across the annual calendar.
What was the main feature race at Perry Barr Stadium?
Alongside hosting the English Greyhound Derby for many years, Perry Barr was the permanent home of the Birmingham Cup. This regional feature race drew premier class fields and remained a staple right up until racing ceased at the venue.
Is greyhound racing still held at Perry Barr Stadium?
No, greyhound racing has ceased operation at Perry Barr Stadium. The venue no longer stages live greyhound meetings, and no betting is offered on races at this location. It remains only as a historically significant site for the sport.