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Auld Reekie Roller Derby returns to Edinburgh’s Meadowbank for Homecoming 2026, marking a revival of the sport in Scotland after pandemic setbacks.
Auld Reekie Roller Derby, Scotland’s top roller derby team ranked 21st in Europe, is returning to Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Sports Centre for the first time in nearly a decade to host the Homecoming 2026 tournament on February 21–22.
The event marks a symbolic revival of the sport in Scotland, which faced major setbacks during the pandemic, including widespread club closures and player losses.
The team, which had played home games in Dalkeith since Meadowbank closed for redevelopment, expressed excitement over the venue’s reopening and its historical significance.
Players and coaches highlighted the return as both a nostalgic milestone and a step toward rebuilding roller derby with more sustainable training and community engagement.
The tournament features international teams and underscores the sport’s growing resilience and inclusivity.
Auld Reekie Roller Derby regresa al Meadowbank de Edimburgo para Homecoming 2026, marcando un renacimiento del deporte en Escocia después de los reveses de la pandemia.