Wigan Athletic are based at the Brick Community Stadium and have a modern history that includes Premier League football, European competition and the 2013 FA Cup win. The Latics rose from non-league to the top flight, later facing serious financial problems, but remain one of League One’s most recognisable clubs.
The Brick Community Stadium, known for many years as the DW Stadium and originally the JJB Stadium, is a modern all-seater stadium beside the Robin Park complex in Wigan. Opened in 1999, it replaced Springfield Park and has always been shared with Wigan Warriors rugby league club, giving the venue a dual-sport identity.
The stadium has four separate stands with open corners rather than a complete bowl. The West Stand is the main stand and contains many of the principal hospitality, media and operational facilities. The East Stand is a large side stand facing it, while the South Stand is usually the main home-support end. Away supporters are normally housed in the North Stand, which gives a clear and simple segregation layout.
The Brick Community Stadium is spacious, practical and comfortable compared with many older League One grounds. Sightlines are generally good and concourses are modern, but the out-of-town retail/leisure setting gives it a different feel from Wigan's old Springfield Park. The surrounding roads, retail park and car parks are a major part of the matchday experience, so travel planning matters as much as the stadium itself.
A Greater Manchester-Lancashire rivalry made sharper by close travel, relegation and promotion battles, and a strong dislike between the fanbases.
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Away supporters are normally housed in the North Stand at the Brick Community Stadium. This is a full behind-the-goal visiting end and offers one of the more comfortable away experiences in League One, with modern seating, good views and reasonable concourse space. Away followings can be accommodated well here, though the allocation still depends on the fixture and segregation requirements.
Wigan Athletic direct away supporters towards Car Park 1, which is useful because the stadium sits in a large leisure and retail area rather than tight residential streets. Visiting supporters should still check their own club's ticket and travel information because coach parking, car parking and collection arrangements can vary by match.
The North Stand also has access to away supporter facilities, and Wigan have used the Marquee Suite as a free-to-enter matchday bar for away fans on selected fixtures. Whether that is open depends on the match, so it should be treated as a fixture-specific bonus rather than guaranteed.
Use M6 southbound Junction 27/26 then Wigan signs, then follow signs for Brick Community Stadium and the Robin Park, west of Wigan town centre area. The stadium sits by retail/leisure parking; use official/signed areas and check restrictions on retail bays. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use M6 northbound Junction 25 then A49, then follow signs for Brick Community Stadium and the Robin Park, west of Wigan town centre area. The stadium sits by retail/leisure parking; use official/signed areas and check restrictions on retail bays. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use M61/M60/M62 routes towards Wigan, then follow signs for Brick Community Stadium and the Robin Park, west of Wigan town centre area. The stadium sits by retail/leisure parking; use official/signed areas and check restrictions on retail bays. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use A577 or M58/M6 routes towards Wigan, then follow signs for Brick Community Stadium and the Robin Park, west of Wigan town centre area. The stadium sits by retail/leisure parking; use official/signed areas and check restrictions on retail bays. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Wigan Wallgate is one of the two main Wigan stations and is useful for local services from Manchester, Southport, Kirkby and the north-west network. It is within walking distance of the Brick Community Stadium and sits close to Wigan North Western.
Wigan North Western is the best station for West Coast Main Line services from London, Birmingham, Preston, Lancaster, Glasgow and Liverpool/Manchester connections. It is only a short walk from Wallgate, so both stations are practical for the stadium.
Leave Wigan Wallgate and head towards the town centre / Robin Park side, following signs for the stadium. The walk usually takes around 20 to 25 minutes. It is straightforward but can be busy around retail park roads close to kick-off.
Leave Wigan North Western and walk through/around the town centre towards Robin Park and the stadium. The walk is usually around 20 to 25 minutes. Follow signs for the DW/Brick Community Stadium and allow time around the retail park crossings.
Manchester Airport is the best airport for Wigan Athletic. Take the train towards Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road or directly onward if services allow, then connect to Wigan North Western or Wigan Wallgate.
The stadium is around a 20 minute walk from the town-centre stations. It is simple enough on foot, but if you are arriving close to kick-off a taxi saves the stress.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is also realistic for Wigan, particularly if it gives a better fare. Get from the airport into Liverpool South Parkway or the city centre, then travel by train towards Wigan.
It is a touch less direct than Manchester, but still a sensible north-west airport. Check late trains carefully for evening games.
Services 601 to 604 are the main local bus routes to know for Wigan Athletic. They run between Wigan bus station and the Robin Park or Newtown side of town, with stops close to the Brick Community Stadium.
These are useful if you arrive into Wigan town centre and do not want the walk. Several stops around Robin Park Road are only a short walk from the ground, although matchday traffic can make buses slower close to kick-off.
The 641 is another Wigan route worth checking because it runs along Robin Park Road, close to the stadium and retail park. It can be useful if you are travelling from the wider Wigan area rather than directly from the rail stations.
For visiting supporters, the simplest starting point is usually Wigan bus station or the town centre. Check live times for evening fixtures, as services may not be as frequent after the match.
A taxi from Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate or the town centre to the Brick Community Stadium is short and easy enough, particularly if you are travelling in a group. It is helpful if you are carrying bags or arriving close to kick-off.
After full-time, the retail park roads can be slow. Walking back towards the town centre before booking often makes more sense than waiting outside the stadium.
Veezu operate in Wigan and are useful for journeys from Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, hotels or nearby towns to the Brick Community Stadium. The stadium is walkable from town, but a cab is helpful if you are short on time.
After the match, the retail park roads can be slow, so walking back towards town before booking may be better.
Britannia Taxis are another Wigan-area private-hire option and can be useful for supporters travelling from Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, hotels or surrounding areas to the stadium.
Pre-booking is sensible for evening games or if you need a return to the station quickly.
The Brick Community Stadium has matchday parking around Robin Park and the stadium complex, but it can be busy and is often managed on a fixture basis. Approach from Loire Drive or the retail park side and follow matchday signage.
Expect a football parking charge, usually in the few-pounds range. It is convenient, but getting out after full-time can be slow because stadium and retail traffic mix together.
Wigan town-centre car parks are a good alternative because the stadium is walkable from both Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate. Park in the centre, use the pubs and food options, then walk to the ground in around 15 to 25 minutes.
Normal council or private tariffs apply. This is often better if you want a cleaner exit after the match.
A well-known real ale pub close to Wigan town centre and the stations, useful before walking to the Brick Community Stadium. It suits supporters arriving by rail.
A popular Indian restaurant in Wigan town centre, useful for a proper meal before an evening match or after an afternoon fixture.
A practical central hotel close to the stations, pubs and food options. The stadium is walkable or a short taxi away.
The Brick Community Stadium is usually easiest by road. It is close to the M6 and M58 routes and sits beside the Robin Park retail and leisure area. That makes it straightforward to find, but the same roads, car parks and retail traffic can become slow before and after matches. Away supporters are normally directed to Car Park 1.
Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate railway stations are both in the town centre rather than next to the stadium. The walk is manageable for some supporters but long enough that buses or taxis may be preferable, especially for families or in bad weather. Allow extra time for the final leg from the town centre.
For neutrals, the side stands give the best overall view, while the South Stand is the main home atmosphere area. The stadium is comfortable and practical, but it is not a tight town-centre ground, so planning parking or onward travel is important.
Wigan Athletic sell home tickets through the club's official ticketing channels and ticket office. The South Stand is usually the liveliest home end, while the East and West Stands provide the best side-on views. The West Stand is the main stand and is best suited to supporters wanting the most central, comfortable view.
Away tickets are normally sold through the visiting club for the North Stand. Because Wigan can accommodate a good away following, allocations may be generous for many League One matches, but sale windows and pay-on-the-day arrangements still depend on the fixture. Visiting supporters should check whether tickets are digital, posted or collection-only.
Disabled and accessible tickets should be arranged in advance through the appropriate club route. Wigan also provide ticket office support for wheelchair and ambulant disabled supporters, so those requirements should be raised before matchday.
The Brick Community Stadium operates standard EFL ground regulations, with ticket checks, stewarding and search procedures in place. Pyrotechnics, smoke bombs, offensive weapons, alcohol brought into the stadium, discriminatory abuse, missile throwing and entering the pitch are prohibited.
Supporters should use the stand, block and seat shown on their ticket. Away fans should remain in the North Stand allocation and follow any coach, car park or post-match exit instructions. If the away bar or Marquee Suite is open, it should be used responsibly and in line with stadium instructions.
Drivers should follow Car Park 1 and official parking guidance. Parking in nearby retail areas without permission can lead to penalties or access problems, and the roads around Robin Park can be busy after full-time.
Wigan Athletic provide dedicated disabled supporter information for the Brick Community Stadium. Each stand has two designated accessible platforms, with catering and toilet facilities nearby and lift access to the relevant concourse areas. This makes the stadium one of the more practical accessible venues in the division.
Away disabled supporters should book through their own club from the North Stand allocation and confirm wheelchair spaces, ambulant disabled seating, companion tickets and parking before travelling. Wigan also provide ticket office support for disabled supporters and have a Disabled Supporters Association.
The stadium is modern and generally accessible, but the surrounding site is large. Supporters should plan parking, drop-off and the route from Car Park 1 or the relevant access point to the North Stand before matchday.
Wigan Athletic and the wider Brick Community Stadium site have offered stadium and heritage tours, including special half-term tours and tours connected to the Wigan Athletic Heritage Project. These are not best treated as a daily walk-up attraction, but tours do appear to be offered on selected dates or through organised heritage/community activity.
Supporters interested in a tour should check Wigan Athletic, the Brick Community Stadium and the Wigan Athletic Supporters Club / Heritage Project channels for current dates and booking details. Availability can depend on fixtures, rugby league use, stadium events and school-holiday programming.
A small town-centre museum and a useful low-key stop if you arrive early. It is easy to combine with the station, pubs and the walk to the stadium.
Official club website. Use this for the latest club news, fixture information, tickets, supporter notices and matchday updates.