Nottingham Greyhound Stadium has entered a new partnership with Notts County, with supporters benefitting from several exclusive trackside offers during the 2024-25 season.
The Colwick Park venue has been home to licensed greyhound racing since 1980, and today operates four weekly fixtures including Monday and Friday evenings with 12 races taking place each night.
Highlights on the calendar include the BGBF British Breeders’ Stakes in March, Jenningsbet Puppy Classic and Jenningsbet Select Stakes in August and the forthcoming Premier Greyhound Racing Eclipse in November worth £20,000 to the winner.
As part of the agreement, Magpies’ season ticket holders will be entitled to free admission to all Monday and Friday evening race nights by showing their card at the turnstiles. A number of follow-up offers are due to be rolled out among the wider fanbase as the season develops too.
David Evans, General Manager at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, said: “Nottingham is privileged to have a proud sporting heritage, with Notts County at the heart of the city’s history as the world’s oldest professional club.
“Being based only one mile from Meadow Lane, we appreciate what Notts County means to people locally – including our racegoers – which is why we’re pleased to formalise this new partnership.
“Our team is looking forward to holding a regular presence on matchdays and we hope to see plenty of black and white shirts trackside in the coming weeks.”
Nottingham Stadium has also extended its open invitation to County supporters attached to local amateur football and sports teams to be part of its regular Fund-Racer events.
Held on Friday evenings through the year, the Fund-Racer works by inviting six teams of up to 100 guests trackside to raise funds for their chosen cause. The track distributes 100 free tickets to participating teams, with all proceeds generated from sales retained by the fundraiser to support their club by purchasing new equipment, investing in facility upgrades or other means.
The track also shines a light on retired greyhounds and how they make loving pets when their racing careers end.
Dave added: “Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised for scores of sports clubs and community centres via the Fund-Racer, and we invite any Magpies supporters whose amateur sports club might benefit from a cash boost to contact our team today.
“We’re also committed to showcasing how greyhounds make fantastic pets in retirement. Contrary to belief, greyhounds are very laid back and require far less exercise than a lot of other breeds.
“We’re fortunate to collaborate with three excellent homing centres – Home Run Hounds, Seaside Greyhounds and West Yorkshire and District Retired Greyhounds – who are excellent at matching retired greyhounds with an appropriate forever home.”
Further information about Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, its upcoming fixtures and Fund-Racer events are available online by clicking here. Racing on Monday evenings begins at 6.37pm with race one on Fridays starting at 6.14pm.
