Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium

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Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium
Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium
Location Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Coordinates 52°36′16″N2°08′36″W / 52.60444°N 2.14333°W / 52.60444; -2.14333
Owner Arena Racing Company
SurfaceSand
Opened19 September 2025 [1]
Website
Official website

Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located within Wolverhampton Racecourse at Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. The stadium is certified by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain. [2]

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Opening

The stadium will open on 19 September 2025, [3] becoming the first track in Britain to open since the 2014 opening of Towcester and follows the idea of Towcester, in that it has been built within the boundaries of the horse racing course. [4]

The build started in the spring of 2025, [4] although the plans had been drawn up and submitted several years previously and was given planning permission in 2023. [5] The owners Arena Racing Company announced their intention to move the entire greyhound racing operation from Perry Barr Stadium, which will close to greyhound racing when Dunstall Park opens due to the forthcoming expiry of the existing lease at Perry Barr. [6]

It has been announced that the Category 1 race, called the Oaks and the category 2 race the Scurry Gold Cup, will be held at the track throughout October 2025, with the finals on 24 October 2025. [4] [7]

Competitions

References

  1. "Opening Date set for Dunstall Park". Greyhound News UK. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  2. "Dunstall Park preview evening a success". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  3. "Greyhounds are under starter's orders for opening of newest racing track Dunstall Park". Express and Star. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium build enters final phase, with September launch night planned". Greyhound News UK. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  5. "New greyhound track set for late autumn opening". BBC News. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  6. "Perry Barr Is On The Move: A New Chapter Begins At Dunstall Park". Perry Barr Stadium. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  7. "English Greyhound Derby, St Leger and Oaks dates for 2025 announced". Greyhound Board of Great Britain. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2025.