2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Derby Final

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2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final Saturday 12th September

The biggest night in Irish Greyhound Racing takes place on Saturday 12th September in Dublin's Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium for the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final.

The very best in Irish Greyhound Racing will compete for the €125,000 winner's prize with a star-studded supporting card to enjoy! But it's more than just the racing you have to look forward to with good food, an electric atmosphere and live music waiting for you in our award-winning new look stadium.

2026 Derby Final Tickets 

The 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final takes place on Saturday 12th September.

How much are tickets to the Irish Greyhound Derby Final?

2026 Derby Final Admission - €25 per person
2026 Derby Final OAP/Student Admission - €10 per person (ID Required)
2026 Derby Final Spice Box Deal - €30 per person (Groups 6+) *BEST VALUE*

Please note that the Restaurant in Shelbourne Park is fully booked for Derby Final night - our Sales team have waitlist in operation.

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Travelling to the Derby Final

A FREE Park and Ride facility will be available on Saturday 12th September for those attending the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby. Parking in the stadium will not be available. 

Where: Clanna Gael GAA Club, Sean Moore Road (see map below)

Bus Departure Times: The first bus will depart Clanna Gael GAA Club at 5pm and leave every 10 - 15 minutes until the 8pm

Bus Return Times: Return buses will start from 9.30pm and run until midnight. 

Pick-up and Drop-Off point will be near the Corporate/Restaurant Entrance

The car park is just a 10 minute from Shelbourne Park for anyone who wishes to walk. 

This is strictly first-come, first served and will be closed once it is full. 

Please note that the car park in Shelbourne Park is fully booked for the Final, please make alternative parking or travel arrangements.

BEST VALUE: Derby Group Offer - Spice Box Deal

For the BEST VALUE tickets to this year's BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final, gather up the gang and take advantage of our Derby Final Spice Box Group Deal. 

Only €30 per person, for groups of 6 or more, this offer includes:

- Your Admission to the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final to follow the racing action (worth €25 alone)
- A tasty Spice Box meal served from our Food Hall or South Lotts Terrace Cafe
- A Drink (choice of pint of Heineken, Orchard Thieves, a glass of Wine or Mineral)
- Live Music after racing to party the night away

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Can't Make It? Watch It Live

Nothing beats being there and being part of the action but we know that sometimes that's just not possible so if you can't make it, here's how you can watch the Derby.

Virgin Media Two will be broadcasting Irish Greyhound Racing's biggest competition live for the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday 12th September.

The programme will once again be hosted by Ivan Yates and is a must watch!

Watch it on TV on:
Virgin Media: Channel 103
Vodafone: Channel 105
Sky: Channel 105

Not in Ireland? Good news - the live TV show will be available online for worldwide viewing via Virgin Media Play. We recommend you log on in advance to register so you don't miss a minute of the action. 

Click here to learn more about other ways to watch the Derby Final. 

Conact Us About Your Booking

If you have any problems using our online booking tool or would prefer to speak to someone about your booking, please contact our Sales Team who will be happy to help. 

email: sales@grireland.ie

call: 01 525 3666 or 061 448 080