the essential matchday information you need ahead of our betfred challenge cup third round tie against rochdale hornets at the crown oil arena.
Opponents: Rochdale Hornets
Competition: Betfred Challenge Cup, Round 3
Kick Off: 3pm
Referee: Aaron Moore
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online HERE until kick off. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets from the stadium on matchday by cash or card. If purchasing on the day, visit the Ticket Office Kiosk located in between Main Stand and the Smith Metal Stand – a £2 increase will occur when buying in-person.
Wigan Warriors supporters will be situated in the Smith Metals Family Stand and blocks R and S of the Wilbutts Lane Stand. Seating will be unreserved with supporters advised to arrive in plenty of time to allow smooth entry into the ground.
Car Parking
Car park is pre-book only, and is now sold out. There will be no on-site spaces available on the day.
Street parking is available around the stadium, however, please be aware that parking restrictions are in place in the yellow coned areas – these are monitored by traffic control. Please park courteously in public areas.
Crown Oil Arena
Turnstiles will open two hours before kick off – 1pm – at the Crown Oil Arena. Wigan supporters can visit the OurSpot Lounge – accessible from inside the Smith Metals Family Stand only – with two food kiosks, a bar, and indoor seating.
Food kiosks will be available in both stands housing Wigan supporters. A range of hot and cold food, as well as drinks, can be purchased with cash and card payments accepted.
Alternatively, away supporters are welcome inside The Cemetery pub, who offer a wide choice of real ales and quality food just a 10-minute walk from the ground.
A Hornets programme, priced at £5, will be available to purchase from the Club Shop and programme sellers around the ground.
Kit Check
For the first time this season, the Warriors will take to the field in their 2026 Loyal Kit – a refreshed interpretation of the traditional Cherry and White sees the colours divided to create a striking 50/50 balance, with a clean, bright white emphasising the shoulder line.
Supporters can purchase all our 2026 kits – Loyal, Rebel and Holly’s – online HERE.
How To Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Rochdale Hornets v Wigan Warriors from 2:50pm via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:
Social Media Updates
Keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website:
WhatsApp (Wigan Warriors) – behind-the-scenes, both before and after kick-off.
Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, plus 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.
