Away-day planner

The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan

Everything an away end needs at The Brick Community Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Mon 29 Mar

15:00 · v Luton

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League One fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

The Brick Community Stadium

Capacity 25,138

Away end

North Stand (north end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Wigan North Western / Wallgate

Roughly 10–25 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Wigan v Luton

Monday 29 March 2027 · 15:00 · The Brick Community Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Wigan v Luton: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at The Brick Community Stadium

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Places to eat in Wigan

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Best pubs in Wigan

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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan
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Getting there

  • 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.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

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

Wigan Pier

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

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Haigh Woodland Park

Large country park a short drive from the town centre.

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The Museum of Wigan Life

Local history museum in the town centre, free entry.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • 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

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

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

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

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Wigan

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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