The Plymouth OBM Gladiators bring the curtain down on their season on Saturday 10th October, when Berwick Bandits visit the Coliseum for the second leg of the MAXiCab Knockout Cup Final.
It is our final home meeting of 2026, a chance to get behind the team in a cup final and give the riders a proper Plymouth send-off. It is also a crucial opportunity to help secure the future of racing at the Coliseum.
The club needs to raise £46,000 for new safety fences. Without enough money to provide them, Plymouth will not be able to race next year.
So far, £2,163.61 has been raised, and we are grateful to everyone who has contributed. But there is still £43,836.39 to find, and time is short.
We must confirm with the league by 3rd November at the latest that we can race in 2027.
We urgently need our supporters, businesses and the wider community to help us secure the club’s future before that deadline.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE COLLECTION
Collections will take place on the night, with every donation helping towards the new fences.
This is essential safety equipment that protects the riders who entertain us each week. Whatever you can afford to give, your contribution will help us work towards keeping the bikes on track in 2027.
An online donation link will be available shortly. In the meantime, please contact Mark through the club’s contact page if you would like to contribute or discuss how you can help.
CAN YOUR EMPLOYER OR A LOCAL BUSINESS HELP?
Your support can go beyond a donation.
Please speak to your employer or a local business and ask whether they could help secure the future of Plymouth Speedway. A conversation or an introduction could lead to valuable support for the club.
There are advertising opportunities available, including fence advertising, advertising around the stadium, and promotion on the club’s app and website.
For businesses, this is an opportunity to raise their profile among our supporters while helping keep speedway in Plymouth.
If you own a business, know someone who does, or can introduce a potential supporter, please contact Mark as soon as possible to discuss the options. Sharing this appeal with colleagues, customers and local business contacts will also help us reach more people.
With the 3rd November deadline approaching, every introduction, donation and advertising commitment could make a difference.
ONE FINAL NIGHT AT THE COLISEUM
On the track, the Gladiators face a considerable challenge after Berwick secured a 58–32 victory in the first leg. The 26-point deficit leaves plenty of work to do, but Plymouth have one final opportunity to respond in front of their own supporters.
The Coliseum crowd has already helped roar the team through cup victories over Glasgow and Redcar this season. Now we need that backing again as the Gladiators take on the Bandits with the trophy at stake.
Come along, bring a friend and help create an atmosphere worthy of the occasion. Cheer on the team, support the collection if you can, and help spread the fundraising appeal.
One final meeting. A cup final to contest. A future to help secure.
Plymouth OBM Gladiators v Berwick Bandits
MAXiCab Knockout Cup Final, Second Leg
Saturday 10th October | Plymouth Coliseum
Get behind the Gladiators and help keep Plymouth racing in 2027.