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Wigan
Athletic Capacity: 25,023 (all seated) |
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| What's The DW
Stadium Like? External View (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? South Stand (photo) Where To Drink? Boston Stand (photo) How To Get There By Car & Where To Park By Train Local Rivals Admission Prices Ground Layout Programme & Fanzine Fixtures 2011-2012 Disabled Facilities Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation DW Stadium Location Map |
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| What's The DW Stadium Like? | |
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The DW
Stadium was opened in 1999 after the Club moved
from its former home of Springfield
Park, where it had been
in residence since the Club's formation in 1932.
It is similar in design to Huddersfield's
McAlpine Stadium, having both been built by the
same company. However the DW stadium is
different in that the stands are rectangular
(compared to the semi circular at Huddersfield)
and both ends have the supporting steel girders
suspended from beneath the roof, rather sitting
above the stand itself. Unusually for a new
stadium, it does seem to be lacking in the number
of corporate areas and executive boxes. Overall
the stadium has somewhat of a bland look. In fact
I would say that it looks more interesting from
outside from a distance than it does on the
inside. The
stadium was originally named the JJB Stadium under a
sponsorship deal was lasted for 10 years. This was
replaced by a new deal in August 2009, which saw the
stadium being renamed the DW Stadium in partnership
with DW Sports Fitness. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
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Away fans are located in the North Stand at one end of the
stadium, where up to 5,400 visiting supporters
can be accommodated. The stadium is functional
and the facilities adequate, but it just seems
to lack something, to give it that memorable
feeling. The view of the playing action and
leg room are generally adequate. To the left
of the away section, tends to be the Wigan
fans who wish to sing congregate, who are
aided by a drummer. On the concourse alcohol
is available in the form of Tetleys and
Carling. To try and bring some the order,
there is a queuing system in force which is
overseen by the stewards (plus if I remember
correctly you could only buy two beers per
person). Apart from the beer, I did enjoy one
of the best meat and potato pies, that I have
had in a long time. |
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| South Stand | |
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Thanks to Tim Rigby for supplying some photos for this page. |
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| Where To Drink? | |
| Simon Wright a visiting West Bromwich
Albion fan informs me; 'Beside the away turnstiles
is a very large Marquee, which contains a bar
specifically for the use of away fans. It has
the usual bar, big screen television and
sells pies, as well as teas and coffees.
It's a great facility and welcomes families'. The traditional pub for away fans visiting the DW stadium is the Red Robin, which is only a few minutes walk away from the ground opposite the Cinema Complex. Otherwise in the centre of town is a Wetherspoons outlet called the 'Moon Under Water' which was popular with away supporters on my last visit. Also worth a visit is the award winning 'Anvil' pub, which is located next to the bus station. Both these pubs are listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Also worth a mention is the Berkeley on Wallgate (near the railway station). This fair sized pub, had a good mix of home and away supporters on my last visit, serves five ever changing real ales and shows Sky Sports on a huge screen. The 'Swan & Railway' pub in the town centre, opposite the entrance to Wigan North Western Railway Station is best avoided by away supporters. Otherwise alcohol is available inside the stadium. |
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| How To Get There By Car & Where To Park | |
| From The South: Leave the M6 to Junction 25 then take the A49 to Wigan. After around two miles you should pass an Aldi store on your left, before reaching a large roundabout, that is traffic light controlled. Turn left at this roundabout into Robin Park Road and continue into Scot Lane. The ground is down Scot Lane on your right. From The North: Map showing the location of DW
Stadium (at the bottom of this page). |
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| By Train | |
| Wigan's central railway
stations (Wigan North Western
& Wallgate stations) are a good 20
minute walk from the ground. So either take a taxi,
or break up the journey with a few pub stops on the
way! On exiting Wigan North Railway Station turn left and go down the road heading under a railway bridge. On leaving Wallgate station turn right and go down the road passing Wigan North station on your left and then proceed under the railway bridge. It is a fairly straight walk along Robin Park Road passing the Jacobs Well Pub (at Wigan Pier) on your left, which is okay for away supporters. When you reach the Seven Stars hotel, you should be able to see the stadium over on your right. Either at the Seven Stars Hotel turn right and follow the locals on a shortcut along a canal to the stadium, or take the next road on the right. Adam Hodson adds; 'I caught the train to Wigan Wallgate, crossed the road in between the two stations and I jumped on the 621 First Manchester Bus which dropped me off outside the Red Robin Pub. I then had a short 3-4 Minute walk from the Bus stop to the stadium. Bus No 600, a more Frequent service, runs up to Robin Park Roundabout from the two stations, It's about a 5-10 Minute walk from the roundabout to the Stadium. |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Manchester City, Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers & Burnley. | |
| Admission Prices | |
| Common
with most Clubs, Wigan
operate a category system (A, B C)
for matches whereby tickets cost more for the most
popular matches (category A). Category C prices are
shown below in brackets. Home Fans: East & West Stands (Centre): Adults £30 (B £27) (C £22), Concessions £20 (B £18) (C £15) All other areas of the stadium: Adults £28 (B £25) (C £20), Concessions £20 (B £18) (C £15) Away
Fans: |
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For a
stadium plan showing the individual block numbers
then visit the |
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| Programme & Fanzine | |
| Official Programme: £3 Cockney Latic Fanzine: £1 |
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| Fixtures 2011-2012 | |
| Wigan Athletic fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). | |
| Disabled Facilities | |
| For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. | |
| Record & Average Attendance | |
| At
JJB Stadium: 25,133 v Manchester United Premier League, May 11th 2008. At Springfield Park: 27,526 v Hereford United FA Cup 2nd Round, December 12th, 1953. Average Attendance: 2010-2011: 16,812 (Premier League) 2009-2010: 18,006 (Premier League) 2008-2009: 17,871 (Premier League) |
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| Fans Reviews Of The DW Stadium | |
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Dom
Bickerton (Stoke City) 31/3/12 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel
accommodation in the area then first try a hotel
booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all
types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets
from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast
establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced
Apartments. Plus their booking system is
straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will
earn a small commission if you book through them, but
it will go to help with the running costs of keeping
the Guide going. The Hotels listing also includes
details of how far away the accommodation is located
from the DW Stadium. Access their Wigan Hotels and Guest Houses page. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, either in the UK or abroad. |
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| Map Showing
Location of the DW Stadium, Railway Stations and
listed Pubs |
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Instructions for using the map:
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| Feedback | |
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anything is incorrect or you have something to add,
please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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