Matchday Info: St Helens (Rivals Round)
- Matchday information ahead of the Good Friday Derby against St Helens at The Brick Community Stadium.
- Academy Derby, Fan Village, The Lancashire Hotpots, car parking and more!
- Wigan Warriors v St Helens, Friday 18 April, 3pm K.O.
Here’s all the matchday information you need ahead of good friday’s sold out betfred super league derby against St Helens.
Tickets
Please note this game is a complete sell out, and no tickets will be available to purchase online or from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office. Supporters are reminded to be vigilant online, and that tickets being sold are not likely to be real.
Turnstiles at The Brick Community Stadium will be open from 1pm.
Academy Derby vs St Helens
Prior to the First Team clash, Wigan Warriors and St Helens will go head-to-head at Robin Park Arena (12pm K.O.) in a repeat of the Academy Grand Final which saw the Warriors claim a 15-12 win.
Supporters with a valid match ticket for the First Team game can gain free entry to the Academy Derby from 10:30am. Please note entry is on a first come, first served basis.
Fan Village
Our popular Robin Park Arena Fan Village is the perfect place to soak up the pre-match Derby atmosphere from 11am with live music from Craig Elliot, refreshments from our two on-site bars as well as food from our outdoor vendors – including a host of ice cream and sweet treat creations from social media sensation JJ’s Ices.
Alongside the Academy Derby, supporters can watch the Betfred Super League Rivals Round clash between Hull FC and Hull KR (12:30pm K.O.) which will be shown outside on our DigiVan. Please note the match will only be shown without sound, and not on our indoor screens.
The Fan Village will be re-open post-match. Last orders will be called at 5:45pm, with the bar to close at 6pm. Supporters are reminded that Robin Park Arena is a cashless venue.
Supporters are reminded that bag searches will be in operation upon entry to our Robin Park Arena Fan Village, as well as The Brick Community Stadium. Please be aware that queues may apply when entering the building.
The Lancashire Hotpots
Supporters are encouraged to take to their seats from 2:10pm to hear The Lancashire Hotpots perform some of their best known tracks including ‘Chippy Tea’, ‘Egg, Sausage, Chips & Beans’ and ‘Has The Bin Man Bin Mon’.
The band are set to play for 40 minutes on the pitch, but please note the performance is subject to weather conditions and that any rain could lead to postponement.
Community Activities
Our Wigan Warriors Community Foundation team will host inclusive and interactive activities for match ticket holders at Robin Park Leisure Centre and The Brick Community Stadium before the action starts.
Junior supporters are welcome to participate in our sessions at Max’s Club hosted inside The Brick Community Stadium (1-2:30pm) as well as our recently launched Quiet Zone at Robin Park Leisure Centre (1:15-2:15pm). Please note activities will not be taking place at Robin Park Arena.
Full details of our Community Foundation activities can be found HERE.
How To Shop
There are plenty of ways to shop pre-match! Our Robin Park Arena Club Store will be open from 10am until kick off, before reopening after the hooter. Supporters can also shop at our Pop Up Store from 12:30pm – located inside the players lounge in the West Stand – which is the perfect place to pick-up any essential merchandise before the action gets underway!
Supporters will be able to shop inside the Fan Village this Good Friday. Items – including shirts, leisurewear and accessories – will be available to purchase from a stall, with everything on sale priced at £15 and under.
Supporters can shop our Easter deals in-store and online HERE.
The Riversiders South Stand Bar
All supporters are welcome to attend The Riversiders South Stand Bar, open pre (approx two hours before kick off) and post-match. Seasonal members, who have a current Riversiders Membership, can claim 25% off food and drinks in the South Stand Bar up to 90 minutes before kick off.
The Riversiders will be holding their usual raffle – tickets priced at £1 per strip – with all funds raised going towards youth development at the Club. Supporters wishing to join The Riversiders, or renew their Membership, can do so by visiting The Riversiders table inside the South Stand Bar.
Car Parking
Seasonal car park passes will be available to use for this fixture. Car parking passes can be purchased upon arrival, however, only card payments will be accepted on all of our car parks (£6 per car/£12 per minibus/£22 per coach on Car Park 1, and Cars £6 on Car Parks 3 & 4).
Please note the stadium car parks will open at 12:30pm and close at 7pm.
The Brick Community Stadium car parks, located on Stadium Way, can be found using the postcode WN5 0UN on your Sat Nav. Full travel details to The Brick Community Stadium can be found HERE.
Golden Gamble and Matchday Programme
Don’t miss out on our Golden Gamble – priced at £1 per ticket – draw which will take place at half time! A host of prizes will be 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, featuring an exclusive interview with Liam Marshall, will be available from sellers around the ground for £4. Alternatively, you can purchase the matchday programme digitally – priced at £3 – two hours before kick off (1pm) HERE.
Kit Check
Wigan will wear their Kappa home kit in the Good Friday Derby.
Not got yours? Our exciting 2025 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.
Match Officials
Chris Kendall has been appointed as the referee for the Rivals Round clash whilst Liam Rush has been selected as video referee.
How to Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v St Helens from 2:50pm via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:
Watch Live
If you are unable to watch the match live from The Brick Community Stadium, the Good Friday Derby will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Action from 2:45pm.
Social Media:
Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website:
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.
- X (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
- WhatsApp (Wigan Warriors) – behind-the-scenes, both before and after kick-off.
