The Brick Community Stadium sits on Loire Drive in Robin Park, Wigan (WN5 0UH). Opened in 1999 as the JJB Stadium and later known as the DW Stadium, it is shared by Wigan Athletic and rugby league side Wigan Warriors. Capacity is just over 25,000, all seated, in four single-tier stands with open corners. For visiting football supporters the picture is simple: you are almost always in the North Stand, behind the goal.
The North Stand holds around 5,400 and is reached from Anjou Boulevard / Stadium Way. Typical away allocations are closer to 4,500–4,800 so the concourse does not become overcrowded. The view is a conventional end-on look at the pitch. Flags without poles are usually allowed in designated spots so long as they do not cover advertising. If your club has a smaller following, home fans may occupy part of the same stand; stewards will make the split obvious on the day.
Under the North Stand you will often find the away bar (sometimes called the Marquee Suite). Entry is free on production of a valid match ticket. Opening times vary by fixture but it is commonly available from mid-morning until kick-off, with pies, hot dogs, snacks and drinks. It is the most reliable pre-match meeting point if you do not want to wander the retail park. Concourse kiosks inside the stand serve similar food once the gates are open.
Opposite you is the Heatable South Stand, the family and schools end for home supporters. Down the sides, the Springfield West Stand is the main stand: tunnel, dressing rooms, TV gantry, boxes and the club store. The Boston East Stand is the largest, with the most vocal home support, “WIGAN” picked out in the seats and the main scoreboard above. The four stands are similar in height; the East stand is simply deeper, which is why it holds more people. Seats throughout are a mix of Athletic blue and Warriors cherry red.
By car, use WN5 0UN for Stadium Way. Away supporters should use Car Park 1, a short walk from the North Stand turnstiles. Recent matchday prices have been around £7 for a car, more for minibuses and coaches; card and cash are both accepted and some dates allow pre-booking. Do not park on the neighbouring retail park beyond the short-stay limit — fines are common. Official parks are stewarded through the game. After full time, traffic through Wigan town centre can crawl; many drivers prefer looping via the motorway rather than sitting in Robin Park.
Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate stations are both about a 20–25 minute walk, or a short bus or taxi ride. Local buses serve Robin Park regularly. Coaches drop at the away end; tell the club in advance if you are bringing a large party. The stadium is cashless in many outlets but parking and some kiosks still take cash. Under-14s must be with an adult. Accessible seating and audio commentary exist — contact your club or Wigan’s supporter liaison team before travel if you need them.
Pubs immediately around the ground lean home, though the Red Robin a few hundred yards away is often mentioned as mixed. The simplest plan for most travelling fans is park, use the North Stand bar, and go in. Stewarding is generally straightforward and the ground is compact enough that you will not get lost. Check your club’s away guide on the morning of the game for the exact allocation, bar opening and any local restrictions. Enjoy the trip — and try to score at the South Stand end so your own supporters can watch it go in from behind the opposite goal.