Wigan Athletic away guide — Brick Community Stadium

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

Wigan International Jazz Festival — Summer festival adds footfall and events to the town centre.
Winter M6 congestion — January traffic on the M6 near Junction 25 can be heavy; allow extra time.

Wigan North Western station — 15 minutes' walk to the stadium, mostly flat and well-signed.
Bus from the station — Services run close to the stadium for those who'd rather not walk.
Driving — M6 J25, then follow signs; the stadium has decent on-site parking.

The Anvil, Wigan — Wetherspoons in the town centre, a straightforward pre-match choice. Map
Wigan pie shops — Wigan's famous pies are a genuine local specialty, widely available near the centre. Map
Brick Community Stadium concourse — Good range for a mid-size ground. Map

Wigan Pier

Historic canal-side area, now redeveloped, worth a wander.

Haigh Woodland Park

Large country park a short drive from the town centre.

The Museum of Wigan Life

Local history museum in the town centre, free entry.

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

The Old Pear Tree
Local pub away from the main matchday strip, popular with regulars.
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Mesnes Park
Victorian park in the town centre, a quiet pre-match walk.
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Wigan Flashes nature reserve
Wetland reserve near the ground, an unexpected green space away from the crowds.
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Transport alert

Early televised kick-off

A 12:30 start usually means leaving before the first fast train of the day — pubs near the ground may not open until 11:00.

Ground note

Wigan Athletic also share facilities on a rugby league weekend calendar with Wigan Warriors — check for clashing fixtures nearby.

Ground note

The stadium's retail-park surroundings mean traffic can build quickly after full time.