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SHEFFIELD take on rivals Belle Vue in a bumper Bank Holiday home and away double on Monday with a total of five ROWE Motor Oil Premiership points on the line against the league leaders. The Tigers have a good opportunity to strengthen their grip on a place inside the top four as they look to pull away from fifth placed King’s Lynn who aren’t in action until Thursday. The Steel City side have been one of few teams to go close in Manchester this term losing by just six and ten points - and have also recorded two powerful performances against the Aces at Owlerton to claim aggregate victory in both the Knockout Cup group phase and Round 1 league tie. The Tigers are hoping for more of the same in front of two anticipated big crowds, and team boss Simon Stead is also tipping his side to step up to the plate. “Things are in our own hands and the lads are collectively determined to secure that top four finish for yet another season,” he said. “We’ve got a really good record at home against Belle Vue in recent times - but I expect this to be our toughest test for a while. “They’re bang in form, they’re high on confidence and in Jason Doyle, they’ve got a rider who has had plenty of track time around Owlerton of late! “I think Belle Vue will come here fancying their chances, having said that, we are also growing in confidence when all the lads are together, there’s a real good vibe between them all and there’s this determination about them to end this season really strongly.” Sheffield have booked former Belle Vue man Ben Cook to guest at No.1 for the away fixture (12 noon) whilst newly crowned Australian Speedway World Cup winner Max Fricke will stand in for Jack Holder at Owlerton (7.30pm). Tigers Ten Tickets are valid for supporters with meetings remaining and holders must show their card at the hut outside Napoleons Casino to receive their parking free of charge before gaining admission via the VIP gate next to the main turnstiles. Racenight+ tickets, which include admission, 1x Official Racenight Programme, Centre Green viewing of Heats 8-11, plus a signed photograph selected at random upon entry, will remain on sale until 12 noon on the day of the fixture via http://www.sheffield-speedway.com/ticketoffice. Racenight+ admission can be gained via the VIP gate next to the main turnstiles. Standard admission tickets can be purchased by cash or card at the turnstiles on racenight only which open from 6pm. Supporters are advised that Turnstile 1 is Card ONLY whilst Turnstiles 2 and 3 are both cash and card. The 11th issue of our ‘Tiger Talk’ Racenight programme will also be available for £4 on entry to the stadium. And ‘Tigers Jackpot’ tickets will again be on sale with the jackpot starting at £140 which will increase with every ticket purchased for just £1. Any Tigers Jackpot tickets purchased at the abandoned King’s Lynn home fixture on August 17 will also be valid. Supporters can also make enquiries on the night via the Speedway Office which will now be open between 6pm and 7.15pm. Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity will also be present with supporters asked to donate any loose change they have to support our Charity Partner of 2026. For the away fixture, anyone unable to attend can stream the action via https://www.bvtv.live. BELLE VUE: Brady Kurtz, Norick Blodorn, Peter Kildemand, Zach Cook, Jason Doyle, Tate Zischke, William Cairns. SHEFFIELD: Ben Cook (Away) / Max Fricke (Home), Anders Rowe, Chris Holder, Leon Flint, Josh Pickering, Jye Etheridge, Luke Killeen.