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Swindon Abbey Stadium Ends 73 Years of Greyhound Racing With Final Behind-Closed-Doors Meeting

The owners have begun a phased wind-down with pledged support for trainers plus retired dogs.

Overview

  • Saturday’s last card was held without public access as campaigners gathered at the gates to mark the closure.
  • Gaming International says the wind-down includes financial help for staff and a retired greyhounds support package running monthly until July 2026.
  • GBGB expects affected trainers and dogs to be accommodated at other venues, with attachments discussed at Oxford, Towcester and Dunstall Park.
  • The stadium is due to make way for housing after years of scaled-back operations and stalled redevelopment plans.
  • Swindon becomes the third UK track to shut in 2025, following Crayford in January and Perry Barr in August.