Beginning in the 1960’s the Darwin Greyhound Association Inc. (DGA) is the only registered greyhound race track in the Northern Territory, and regards itself as industry leader in the trainer, racing and welfare of greyhounds. DGA conduct approximately 70 race meetings a year with the feature event $30,000 Darwin Cup conducted in early August.

Darwin Greyhound Association is a strong supporter of rehoming retired greyhounds with policies and practises put in place to support owners and trainers to work with welfare agencies in this area.