1976 National League season

Birmingham Brummies moved up to the British League and Bradford Barons and Crewe Kings both closed down.

The Rebels team and promoters had moved to White City during the winter[6] but Oxford were saved by new promoters Harry Bastable and Tony Allsop after a committee of fans had created a "Save Our Stadium" campaign over the previous winter.

[7][8] Newcastle Diamonds comfortably won their first National League title, completing a cup double, and dropping only seven points.

Joe Owen won the Riders' Championship, sponsored by Gauloises and held at Wimbledon Stadium on 2 October.

[13] The National League Pairs was held at Hyde Road on 5 June and was won by Ellesmere Port Gunners.