Matchday Info: Sheffield

  • Matchday information ahead of our Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round tie against Sheffield Eagles.
  • Ticketing, Fan Village, car parking and matchday programme details all included.
  • Wigan Warriors v Sheffield Eagles, Friday 22 March, 8pm K.O.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Friday night’s Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round tie against Sheffield Eagles.

Matt Peet’s side open their Challenge Cup account at the DW Stadium tomorrow night against Championship side Sheffield Eagles who have won eight from eight in all competitions this season.

Ticketing

Tickets for Friday’s tie are on general sale and can be purchased online HERE, over the phone on 01942 311111, or in person from the DW Stadium Ticket Office (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

Supporters are advised that only the East and West Stands will be open for this fixture, with away fans to be situated in ES2 in the East Stand. Anyone who has purchased a season ticket in either ES2 or the South Stand will be able to purchase a match ticket to sit in any of the available seats in either the East or West stand for this fixture.

Ticket prices for the game are as follows:

East and West Stands:

  • Adults and Young Adults (22-24) – £10
  • Concessions (Over 60s and 18-21) – £5
  • Juniors – £5
  • U8s – Free of Charge when accompanied by a full paying Adult (A ticket is required)

Please note that identification may be required when purchasing age-restricted tickets.

If you have not already, Season Ticket Holders must ensure that you have activated your ticketing account in order to purchase online. If you have any issues, or have not received your tickets within 24 hours of the fixture, please contact the DW Stadium Ticket Office on 01942 311 111 or email tickets@wiganwarriors.com.

Fan Village

Our Fan Village will be open from 6pm on Friday evening to soak up all the pre-match atmosphere inside Robin Park Arena!

Supporters will be able to get their face painted inside the Fan Village ahead of kick off, and merchandise will be available to purchase from our Robin Park Arena Club Store (open from 10am) and Pop-Up Store (open from 6pm) which is located in the South East corner of the Stadium.

Our two on-site bars will be in operation from when doors open, as well as food which will be available out on the running track. Please note that our Fan Village bars only accept card payments. The Fan Village will be open after the final whistle for supporters to catch up post-match.

Between 6-7pm, children are invited to take part in our Community Foundation led activities, which includes our try scoring inflatable, wheelchair rugby, and our Davanti Tyres passing challenge. Places are limited, and we ask that interested participants meet at the red Community Foundation gazebo on the running track.

Club Store

There are plenty of ways to shop on Friday evening ahead of kick off! Our Robin Park Arena Club Store will be open from 10am right up until kick off, before reopening post-match.

Over at the Stadium, our pop-up store (open from 6pm) will be in operation in the South West corner of the stadium.

Whelan’s Bar

Supporters can take advantage of some great offers over at Whelan’s Sports Bar at the DW Stadium, which is situated underneath the West Stand, close to the main reception.


Whelan’s Bar will be open from 12pm, and pre-match supporters can enjoy a pitcher & pizza or a sharing box for £20.

After the final whistle Whelan’s Bar will be offering 3-for-2 on draught beers.

Car Parking

Please note that seasonal car park passes are not valid for this fixture, and that a car parking pass must be purchased upon arrival.

Card payments are now accepted on all of our car parks, the charges remain the same (£5.00 per car/£10 per minibus/£20 per coach on Car Park 1, and Cars £5.00 on Car Parks 3 & 4). Please note that car parks will close at midnight.

The DW Stadium car parks, located on Stadium Way, can be found using the postcode WN5 0UN on your Sat Nav. 

Full travel details to the DW Stadium can be found HERE.

Golden Gamble and Matchday Programme

Don’t miss out on our Golden Gamble – priced at £1 per ticket [CASH ONLY] – draw which takes place at half time! A host of prizes are on offer such as cash, a match-worn shirt, plus plenty of fantastic vouchers – not forgetting the famous Jar of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls!

Our ‘Warrior’ matchday programme will be available from our sellers around the ground for £3. Alternatively, you can purchase the matchday programme digitally – priced at £2.50 – two hours before kick off (6pm) HERE.

Kit Check

The Warriors will wear their 2024 Kappa home kit against the Eagles on Friday evening.

Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.

Thursday 21 March 2024