Travel guide: Catalans (A)

• Travel guide ahead of Super League fixture against Catalans Dragons at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
• Supporters with a valid match ticket can travel for free via bus throughout the city on game day.
• Tickets are now off-sale via Wigan Warriors, so can only be purchased through Catalans Dragons.

Here’s all the travel and ticketing information ahead of this weekend’s visit to Stade Gilbert Brutus as we face Catalans Dragons.

The Gilbert Brutus Stadium is placed in the North East of the city, near to Perpignan Airport. The stadium address is: Stade Gilbert Brutus – Avenue de l’aérodrome – 66000 Perpignan. Landed in Spain or France ready for the weekend? See below on how to get there…

By Bus

On game day, all the buses from CTPM Company will be free to use for supporters of both teams who have a valid match ticket. Fans can take advantage of this offer by taking the bus from any stop in the town centre, and the routes which pass the Gilbert Brutus Stadium are 4 – 12 – 13 – 14.

All these buses stop at the bus stop BRUTUS, which is located behind the swimming pool on Avenue de l’aérodrome). The full bus route map can be found HERE. Click here for the full map

For supporters looking to return to Perpignan post-match, a special bus will depart the stadium from behind the swimming pool – on the opposite side of the road – every 15 minutes.

By car

Via A9 (Montpellier – Toulouse)

• Take the exit N°41 – Perpignan North – Follow AIRPORT
• Rejoindre D900 – Follow AIRPORT
• Take the exit Avenue de l’Aérodrome – Haut Vernet
• At the round-about of the airport, take the 5th exit (turn-around) on D117
• You’ll find the Gilbert Brutus Stadium on your left

From Spain – Via E15 and A9

• Take the exit N°42 – Perpignan South – Follow PERPIGNAN CITY-CENTER
• Stay on D900
• Follow AIRPORT
• Take the exit N°7 D117 – Follow Foix l Airport l Haut-Vernet
• At the round-about take the 1st exit on the right on D117
• You’ll find the Gilbert Brutus Stadium on your left

Please note there is no parking available at the Stade Gilbert Brutus. Supporters are advised that there may be parking available in the streets nearby, or alternatively, there is plenty spaces the city centre.

By train :

With the TGV, Perpignan is based:

• 1h20 to Barcelona
• 1h30 to Montpellier (1h50 with the TER)
• 2h50 to Toulouse (via Narbonne)
• 5h00 to Paris

Further information can be found HERE.

At the ground

The turnstiles at the Stade Gilbert Brutus will open two hours before kick off, and supporters are advised to arrive at the stadium in advance to avoid queues.

There will be plenty of activities to take part in around the stadium, and inside the ground there will be numerous bars and snack vendors serving food and drink. There is also a bar located behind the Guasch Stand, which will be open until 8:30pm.

Catalans Dragons recommend supporters to use credit cards to purchase items inside the stadium, or alternatively fans can use cash to redeem tokens which can be used.

Please note that no food and drink will be accepted on stadium walkways, and that items can only be consumed in seats.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased directly through Catalans Dragons up until kick off, either from the Stadium Ticket Office on game day or online HERE. Supporters are advised to buy tickets in advance online as the match is nearing a sell out.

Please note that tickets are now off-sale via Wigan Warriors.

The Stade Gilbert Brutus Ticket Office, which is located at the front of the Puig-Aubert Stand, will open two hours before kick off [5pm local time].