Wigan Athletic FC Ground & Tickets
Ground: Brick Community Stadium
Capacity: 25,138
Location: Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan
Country: United Kingdom
The Ground
The Brick Community Stadium, the shared home of Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors, is one of the most recognisable modern sporting venues in the North West. Opened in 1999 as the JJB Stadium and later known as the DW Stadium, it has become a central part of Wigan’s identity—hosting football, rugby league, and a wide variety of community events. Renamed in 2024 to honour “The Brick,” a local charity supporting those facing poverty and homelessness, the stadium today symbolises not only sporting achievement but also the strength of community spirit in Wigan.
With a current capacity of around 25,000, the Brick Community Stadium offers an impressive scale while retaining a sense of intimacy that keeps supporters close to the action. Its four stands provide excellent sightlines: the West Stand, the largest and most modern, serves as the focal point with extensive seating, executive boxes, and hospitality facilities. The East Stand mirrors it opposite, while the North and South Stands sit behind the goals, with one typically allocated to visiting supporters. Together, these stands create a vibrant matchday atmosphere, blending the passion of football and the intensity of rugby league.
The stadium’s design reflects the ambition and transformation of Wigan during the late 1990s. Built on the Robin Park complex, it replaced Springfield Park as Wigan Athletic’s home and has since hosted memorable moments, from Latics’ rise through the divisions to their 2005 promotion to the Premier League, as well as Wigan Warriors’ long run of rugby league dominance. Despite being a relatively young ground, it has already secured a firm place in English sporting history.
Beyond sport, the Brick Community Stadium is a landmark for the town. Its location on Loire Drive, just off the M6, makes it highly accessible, and its striking floodlights illuminate the skyline on matchdays
Official Tickets
Head to the Tickets section on Wigan Athletic’s official website to browse and purchase match tickets. All match tickets can be purchased securely via the website. The club operates a digital ticketing system, so you can choose to download tickets as e‑tickets or save them on your phone for entry.
You can also visit the Ticket Office at The Brick Community Stadium, located in the northwest corner of the ground, to buy tickets in person during opening hours.
Fanshop
Latics Store (Wigan Athletic Club Shop)
On the north side of the West Stand at the Brick Community Stadium (formerly the DW Stadium), Wigan. This is the club’s official retail outlet on matchdays and during regular opening hours.
How to get to the Stadium
Via Train
Wigan North Western (West Coast Main Line) and Wigan Wallgate (local services). From Manchester: 40 minutes direct to Wigan Wallgate. From Liverpool: ~50 minutes direct to Wigan North Western. From London: ~2 hours on Avanti West Coast services to Wigan North Western. Both stations are in the town centre, about 1 mile from the stadium. Walking: Around 20–25 minutes from either station. Taxi: A 5-minute ride from the station.
By Car
Via the M6 or M61. Official Car Parks: Located at the stadium (Robin Park complex). Spaces are limited and can fill quickly on matchdays. Some are reserved for permit holders. Alternative Parking: Local businesses and schools near the ground often offer matchday parking. Street parking available further out, check restrictions carefully.
Airport
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Distance: 25 miles (40 km) By car/taxi: 35–40 minutes via M56 → M60 → M61 → M6 → A49. By train: Direct services from Manchester Airport → Wigan North Western (around 1 hr, sometimes with 1 change).
Around the Stadium
Before and After the Match
The Red Robin (Robin Retail Park). The most famous pre-match pub for Latics fans, located just across the road from The Brick Community Stadium. It’s a big, family-friendly chain pub with plenty of indoor seating, outdoor space, and fast service. Expect it to be heaving on matchdays with a mix of home and away fans, creating a lively pre-game buzz.
Whelan’s Sports Bar (Inside the West Stand, The Brick Community Stadium). The official bar within the ground itself, offering fans the most convenient option for a pint before heading straight to their seats. With drinks, snacks, and a backdrop of Wigan memorabilia, it’s a proper Latics hub on matchdays.
The Brickmakers Arms (Springfield). A traditional local pub a short walk from the stadium, often packed before kick-off with loyal supporters. Known for its friendly crowd and old-school football pub vibe, it’s a great choice for those wanting an authentic Wigan matchday experience.
Wigan Central (Queen Street, town centre). Around a 15-minute walk from the ground, this award-winning alehouse under the railway arches is popular with travelling supporters. With a huge range of real ales, ciders, and snacks like pork pies, it’s a favourite for those who like a proper pint before the game.
Supporters Club Bar (South Stand Suite, The Brick Community Stadium). Open to members on matchdays, this is one of the most popular indoor options at the ground. Fans enjoy discounted food and drinks before kick-off, plus a lively, friendly atmosphere where supporters catch up and build the pre-match energy.
The Moon Under Water (Market Place, Wigan town centre). A Wetherspoons pub in the heart of town, around a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride from the stadium. With cheap food, a wide beer selection, and loads of space, it’s a reliable meeting spot for groups and away fans arriving by train.
The Anvil (Dorning Street, town centre). Close to both Wigan Wallgate and North Western stations, this popular town centre pub is a hit with real ale drinkers. About a 20–25 minute walk from the stadium, it’s a good choice for those travelling in by train who want a quality pint before heading down to the match.
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