| League | British League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 12 |
| Champions | Coventry Bees |
| Knockout Cup | Cradley Heathens |
| League Cup | Coventry Bees |
| Individual | Hans Nielsen |
| Pairs | Oxford Cheetahs |
| Midland Cup | Cradley Heathens |
| Highest average | Hans Nielsen |
| Division/s below | 1987 National League |
The 1987 British League season was the 53rd season of the top tier of speedway in the United Kingdom and the 23rd known as the British League.[1]