The 1963 Provincial Speedway League was the fourth season of the Provincial League in the United Kingdom. Thirteen speedway teams took part.

Season summary

Thirteen teams competed again as in 1962, despite the loss of four teams. At the start of the year Neath had folded, and their place was taken by the new track at St Austell. After finishing at the bottom of the table the previous year, Bradford and Leicester were no longer running due to financial difficulties and Plymouth had also withdrawn. Long Eaton returned to competitive racing after 12 years under Reg Fearman, and Rayleigh returned under new ownership after a missing the 1962 season. New Cross Rangers would have made it 14 teams after returning but closed down in August, never to re-open. Speedway returned to Hackney Wick Stadium after an absence of 25 years under the promotion of Mike Parker and Reg Fearman. Wolverhampton won the league but there was controversy at the end of the year when Wolverhampton refused to move up to the National League, which was dwindling in numbers. This would lead to the Provincial League running outside of the jurisdiction of the Speedway Control Board for the 1964 season.

Final table

M = Matches; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; Pts = Total Points

Top five riders (League only)

Provincial League Knockout Cup

The 1963 Provincial League Knockout Cup was the fourth edition of the Knockout Cup for the Provincial League teams. Cradley Heathens were the winners. First round Second round Semi-finals

Final

First leg Second leg

Riders' Championship

Ivan Mauger won the Riders' Championship. The final was held at Hyde Road on 28 September.

Riders & final averages

Cradley Heath Edinburgh Exeter Hackney Long Eaton Middlesbrough Newcastle New Cross (withdrew mid-season) Poole Rayleigh St Austell Sheffield Stoke Wolverhampton