| League | National Development League National Trophy |
|---|---|
| NDL Champions | tbc |
| National Trophy champions | tbc |
| Knockout Cup | tbc |
| Riders' Championship | tbc |
| Division/s above | SGB Premiership 2025 SGB Championship 2025 |
The 2025 National Development League and National Trophy is the third division/tier of British motorcycle speedway for the 2025 season. [1] It is a semi-professional development league, containing mainly the junior sides of SGB Premiership and SGB Championship clubs. Leicester Lion Cubs are the defending champions having won the title in 2024. [2] The league is sponsored by the World Speedway Riders' Association.
The same six clubs that competed for the 2024 National Development League Championship returned for the 2025 edition. However, an additional competition called the National Trophy was added where five other teams would take part. [1]
The league and trophy points limit was set at 38.
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