| League | British League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 19 |
| Champions | Belle Vue Aces |
| Knockout Cup | Hackney Hawks |
| Individual | Ivan Mauger |
| London Cup | Hackney Hawks |
| Midland Cup | Coventry Bees |
| Highest average | Ivan Mauger |
| Division/s below | British League (Div 2) |
The 1971 British League season was the 37th season of the top tier of speedway in the United Kingdom and the seventh season known as the British League.[1][2]