Our History
A New Home for Wigan
Opened in 1999, The Brick Community Stadium (then named The JJB Stadium) marked a new chapter in Wigan’s sporting history. Built in Robin Park by Alfred McAlpine, the stadium became the new home of both Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic, bringing two of the town’s biggest sporting institutions together under one roof.
The move saw Wigan Warriors leave their long-standing home at Central Park, while Wigan Athletic departed Springfield Park. For both clubs, the move represented a significant step forward, providing a modern, purpose-built venue capable of welcoming supporters for both rugby league and football.
From JJB to The Brick
When it first opened, the stadium was known as the JJB Stadium, named after its original sponsor. In 2009, the venue became the DW Stadium, after Dave Whelan acquired a chain of fitness clubs from JJB Sports. This name would carry for the following 15 years.
On 13 May 2024, a new chapter began when the stadium was renamed The Brick Community Stadium. The new name reflects its partnership with local charity The Brick and its continued place at the heart of the Wigan community.
While its name has changed over the years, its purpose has remained the same: to provide a home for sport, entertainment and the wider Wigan community.
More Than a Stadium
The Brick Community Stadium is made up of four single-tier stands and currently has a capacity of 25,138. Over the years, it has hosted countless memorable occasions, from domestic football and rugby league fixtures to major international rugby league matches.
The stadium has also welcomed some of the biggest names in sport. Its record attendance came on 11 May 2008, when 25,133 supporters packed into the stadium to watch Wigan Athletic face Manchester United in the final match of the 2007/08 Premier League season.
More than 25 years after opening its doors, The Brick Community Stadium remains an important part of Wigan’s identity. Generations of supporters have walked through its turnstiles, shared unforgettable matchdays and created memories that have become part of the town’s sporting story.
From Central Park and Springfield Park to Robin Park, the history of Wigan’s sporting communities is woven into the stadium. And as The Brick Community Stadium, its next chapter is about more than what happens on the pitch it is about being a place for the whole community to come together.
