Halliwell Jones Stadium (Warrington)

The Halliwell Jones Stadium is a rugby league stadium in Warrington, England, which is the home ground of the Warrington Wolves. It has also staged Challenge Cup semi-finals, the European Nations Final, the National League Grand Finals’ Day and two games of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

General information

Official website: halliwelljonesstadium.co.uk

Arena capacity: 15,200 spectators

Address: Warrington Conference Centre, Mike Gregory Way, Warrington WA2 7NE, UK

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 53°23′42″N 2°35′44″W

Year of construction: 2003

Field: grass lawn with dimensions of 110 × 68 m

Seating plan of Halliwell Jones Stadium

1. North Stand. The North Stand is the main stand of the ground, housing hospitality, changing rooms and dugout.
2. East Stand. The East Stand is situated behind the goal posts and is an all seater stand with hospitality boxes. In 2011, the corners next to the stand were filled in to increase the capacity.
3. South Stand. The South Stand runs along the side of the pitch and is terraced. It also houses the scoreboard and TV gauntry.
• Free sports predictions 24 hours a day.
4. West Stand. The West Stand is terraced and houses the away fans. Unlike the East Stand at the opposite end of the ground, the corners are not filled in but there are future plans to do so if there is demand for the capacity to be increased.

Where to buy tickets?

Warrington Wolves match tickets usually go on sale at least 4 weeks ahead of the date of the fixture.

They can be purchased via the following channels:

• Online;
• In the Shop;
• Over the phone;
• On Match-day at the ticket office and on selected turnstiles (subject to availability).

Payments can be made by the following methods:

• Cash;
• Credit card;
• Debit card.

How to get there?

There are several local routes that will take you to the stadium. See your options below.

Directions From The North

Take Junction 9 off M62 and head south towards Warrington along the A49.

After 1.5 miles, straight on through the lights with MacDonalds on the right. Proceed past the Tesco Superstore and The Halliwell Jones Stadium before turning right at next set of traffic lights. At the small roundabout, take the first exit on to Winwick Street and you will see the entrance to the central car park 50 yards further on, on the right-hand side.

The stadium is immediately across from the Tesco Store.

Please Do Not park on the Tesco car park on a match-day unless you have a valid pass for the game.

Directions From The South

Leave M6 at Junction 21 follow the A57 towards Warrington until you reach Cockhedge roundabout. Take the exit signposted, A49 Wigan.

Turn left at the next set of lights on to Pinners Brow. At the traffic circle take the first exit on to Winwick Street and you will see the entrance to the central car park 50 yards further on, on the right.

The stadium is immediately across from the Tesco Store.

Please Do Not park on the Tesco car park on a match-day unless you have a valid pass for the game.

Parking

Do Not Enter Tesco Car Park by main entrance.

Parking is available around the stadium, but please be aware there are residential parking schemes in operation, though there are some pay car parks close to the stadium, including:

• Winwick Street Car Park (APCOA) – WA2 7TU ///tinsel.ocean.coast;
• Foundry St Parking – WA2 7TD ///twice.oddly.posts;
• Dallam Lane Parking – WA2 7NG ///safe.waving.traded;
• Time Square Multi-Story Car Park – WA1 2HN ///reward.mixer.into.

By Rail

The nearest station to the stadium is Warrington Central. When leaving the station turn right, you will see the stadium ahead.

Warrington Bank Quay Station is just over a mile from the stadium, we suggest you take a taxi from the rank at the entrance, the journey should take no more than 3-5 minutes.

By Bus

Warrington Bus Station is a short distance from the Stadium, near to Central Train Station. Exit the station and turn left down Winwick Street and past Central Station (on your right) and continue down towards the stadium.

Where to eat and sleep?

Enjoy delicious food and stunning pitchside views every Friday to Sunday at the family-friendly 1876 restaurant situated at the ground. With Wire memorabilia on display and games from the archive on the screens, the 1876 is the place to be for any Wire fan.

Facilities

With a wide range of luxurious and vibrant corporate lounges, the Halliwell Jones Stadium has numerous hospitality options for you to enjoy the ultimate matchday experience to suit your taste and budget.

Hall Of Fame Lounge

This exclusive package offers the perfect mix of first-class hospitality, exposure for your business, match-day entertainment and networking opportunities. One of the highlights of this experience is the after-match presentation, which takes place in the lounge with the man of the match fresh from the field of play.

Depending on the exact package selected you will receive:

• Arrival drinks (Match Sponsor only);
• Pre-match 3-course meal, plus post-match cheeseboard;
• Executive seating directly outside the lounge;
• On-site match-day parking;
• Stadium wide acknowledgement as a Match-day sponsor;
• Commemorative gift;
• Player appearances and Interviews;
• Pre match pitch side photo with Club Captain.

The Sports 360 Hall of Fame Lounge is situated in the North Stand of the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Entry to Hospitality via Main Reception. Please note all hospitality lounges are cashless. Orders and payments can be made via the Breaz App.

40/Twenty Lounge

The 40/twenty lounge is a great place to ensure your matchday experience is an entertaining one.

With the new look concept, you will be able to enjoy a variety of street food, entertainment by guest speakers and various interactive gaming experiences before taking to your executive seat located directly outside the Lounge in the Sunbelt Rentals East Stand.

At full-time you will return to the Lounge for post-match refreshments and analysis from your host and our Head Coach! Whether you are looking to entertain business clients, friends or family the 40/Twenty Lounge has something for everyone.

As a 40/Twenty Lounge member, you will receive:

• Access to all 13 regular-round home Super League games;
• Variety of street food options;
• Executive seating directly outside the lounge;
• Pre-match player appearance & post-match interview with first-team & past players;
• Cashless private bar;
• Use of the Breaz App to order and pay for your drinks to be delivered to your table;
• DJ at every game;
• Interactive games such as F1 simulator, golf, darts and pool tables;
• Sky Sports shown on all TV screens;
• Post game extended bar opening hours (Based on an 8pm KO, bar will open until midnight).

Platinum Lounge

Join directors & key partners in the Platinum Lounge, which combines great food with the best seats in the house. The lounge boasts an exclusive menu that is created and prepared by the head chef.

On arrival you will be welcomed by your lounge host / hostess to enjoy pre-match dining at your reserved table before watching the action from your seat located on the halfway line.

As a match-day guest, you will receive:

• 4-course meal, plus half time tea and coffee served;
• Executive seating on the half way line;
• On-site match-day parking (1 parking slot per four guests);
• Limited Number of tables to ensure exclusivity & comfort within the lounge;
• Player appearances and Interviews.

The Platinum Lounge is situated in the North Stand of the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Entry to Hospitality via Main Reception. Please note all hospitality lounges are cashless. Orders and payments can be made via the Breaz App.

Accessibility

The Halliwell Jones Stadium offers some of the very best facilities to disabled supporters in the UK, including:

• 4 parking bays designated for Blue Badge holders are located outside of the Official Club Store and Ticket Counters, (permits are required on match days).
• Official Club store and Ticket Counters are wheelchair accessible.
• One Ticket Counter has an induction loop system.
• 28 parking bays designated for Blue Badge holders are located adjacent to the North & East Stands, (permits are required on match days).
• We make dozens of free sports predictions every day.
• 13 unisex wheelchair accessible toilets (disabled toilets) are located throughout the stadium.
• 1 of the toilets has a ‘physiotherapy style’ couch/changing bed.
• Over 100 designated spaces for wheelchair supporters are available pitch-side, each has an adjacent seat for helper/carer.
• 3 raised undercover viewing platforms offer 15 spaces for wheelchair supporters, one in the North Stand and two in the East Stand, each has an adjacent seat for helpers/carer, (allocated on first come first served basis, some are pre-booked to season ticket holders).
• Over 700 seats/standing spaces in the East and North Stands are covered by the stadium induction loop system.
• Refreshment counters are located under each of the Stands, they are fully accessible and within easy reach of all pitch side seating areas.
• Find the best odds for sports betting.
• Waiter service is available to spectators using the 3 raised viewing areas.
• Passenger lifts are available in the East and North Stands.
• All of the corporate lounges and sponsors hospitality suites are wheelchair accessible.
• All of the stewards have received a copy of the disability awareness guide.

History

By the late 1990s, Warrington’s Wilderspool Stadium had become decrepit and unfit for purpose, and so the club looked to move to a new stadium. Before settling on a site just north of the town centre, which had formerly housed the Tetley Walker brewery, a site in Burtonwood was considered but these plans were rejected. Ground was broke at the new site in 2002 and bucked the common trend of modern stadia by including terracing areas rather than being an all-seater stadium, with the South and West stands both containing terracing. It also has enormous pitch dimensions of 120 m x 74 m as requested by Warrington’s head coach of the time, Paul Cullen, due to his desire to play expansive rugby. The stadium officially opened in 2004.

During the 2010 Championship Grand Final between Featherstone Rovers and Halifax, a fire beneath the terraced West Stand broke out, forcing all of the fans housed in the stand to be evacuated onto the field, holding up the game for around 45 minutes. Following a safety inspection, the spectators were eventually allowed back in. However, when the smell of smoke failed to disperse, there was a further hold up as the fans were moved to the East Stand. The game resumed with no further interruptions. The fire is being treated as arson.