All you need to know ahead of this Friday's season opener!

NEWS Wednesday 1st April 2026, 5:56pm

by Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway

  Edinburgh Monarchs

The wait is over - we're back at Armadale this Friday night! There's nothing like the excitement of the start of the speedway season - find out all the info ahead of Friday's first match.

The first home match of the season sees the Monarchs take on the Berwick Bandits in the BSN Series, with the first points of the campaign up for grabs. Tapes up at 7:30pm.

It's a familiar-looking Monarchs side to start the year, with five of the 2025 team returning - joined by new faces Dan Thompson and Mitch Cluff.

Dan arrives in great form after winning the Ben Fund Bonanza at Glasgow last weekend, and will lead the side as the season gets underway.

Berwick will provide a tough test, led by Peter Kildemand and Nick Morris, and featuring former Monarchs Victor Palovaara and Lasse Fredriksen, who will no doubt be keen to put in a strong performance on their return to Armadale.

🎟 Free Easter Eggs for Kids

Make this Good Friday great! All kids will receive a free Easter egg at this Friday's season opening home match against Berwick Bandits!

These can be collected just after you enter the stadium whilst stocks last. Gates open at 6:30pm.

🎟 Tickets

Tickets for Friday's match are on sale now - don't forget you can secure the best prices when you book online before 11:59pm on Thursday!

👕 Fresh Threads

The all-new 2025 Monarchs merchandise has landed! Check in at the Club Shop this Friday to kit yourself out for the new season.

🚌 Supporters Bus

For those who travel using the supporters bus, this will continue to run throughout the 2026 season from Waterloo Place.

New for this season, the bus will now start at Shawfair Park & Ride from 5:45pm, before travelling to Waterloo Place for 6:15pm, then on to Armadale Stadium.

Please ensure you are at your departure point 10 minutes before the schedule departure time. Bus tickets are priced at £12 for adults and £5 for children.

The bus will depart to return to Waterloo Place and Shawfair 15 minutes after the conclusion of the match.