The National League was the second tier of British speedway racing in 1989.

Summary

The champions that year were Poole Pirates.

1989 National League season

Final table

National League Knockout Cup

The 1989 National League Knockout Cup was the 22nd edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Berwick Bandits were the winners of the competition.

1989 National League season

First round

Second round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

First leg

Second leg

Berwick were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 109–83.

1989 National League season

Riders' Championship

Mark Loram won the Riders' Championship. The final sponsored by Jawa Moto & Barum was held on 9 September 1989 at Brandon Stadium.

Pairs

The National League Pairs was held at Hackney Wick Stadium on 19 August. The event was won by Stoke Potters for the second consecutive season.

Semi finals

Stoke bt Edinburgh 6-3

Mildenhall bt Hackney 6-3

Final

Stoke bt Mildenhall 6-3

Fours

Peterborough Panthers won the fours championship final for the second successive year, held at the East of England Arena on 23 July.

Semi finals

SF1 = Stoke 22, Eastbourne 11, Edinburgh 10, Hackney 5

SF2 = Peterborough 21, Exeter 12, Berwick 12, Arena Essex 3

Final

Leading averages

London Cup

Hackney won the London Cup but the competition consisted of just Wimbledon and Hackney.