Allsvenskan (speedway)
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| Sport | Speedway |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Most recent champion | 2025 - Örnarna |
 2026 | |
| Notes | |
| League above Elitserien League below Division One | |
Allsvenskan (literally, "The National League") is the second tier in the league system of Speedway in Sweden and currently comprises six motorcycle speedway teams.
Until the introduction of the Elitserien in 1982 the Allsvenskan was the highest level of Swedish Speedway.
2026 clubs
| Team | City | County or län | Founded | Stadium | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griparna | Nyköping | Södermanland County | 1949 | Nyköpings Motorstadion | The Grippers |
| Masarna | Avesta | Dalarna County | 1937 | Avesta Motorstadion | |
| Njudungarna | Vetlanda | Jönköping County | 1946 | Vetlanda Motorstadion | |
| Örnarna | Mariestad | Västra Götaland County | 1949 | Grevby Motorstadion | The Eagles |
| Solkatterna | Karlstad | Värmland County | 1967 | Kalvholmen Motorbana | The Sun Cats |
| Valsarna | Hagfors | Värmland County | 1967 | Tallhult Motorstadion | The Waltzes/Rollers |
History
From the start of Swedish league speedway in 1948 until 1981 the Allsvenskan was the top speedway league in Sweden. But in 1982 the Elitserien was formed and the Allsvenskan became the second level of Swedish speedway. Speedway meetings in Sweden are normally held between May and September. The teams are generally known by nicknames rather than club or city names. These nicknames usually have some sort of local connection.
Rules
As with the Elitserien and the Speedway Elite League in the UK, the top four teams at the end of each season compete in the playoffs in semi-finals and a final. The winner of the final are crowned the champions and are often promoted to the Elitserien, although teams sometimes decline that opportunity.
