Key facts
Address | Mike Gregory Way, Warrington, WA2 7NE, England |
Capacity | 15,200 |
Build Date | 2004 |
Record attendance | 15,008 (Warrington vs Widnes 25 March 2016) |
Who is the owner of Halliwell Jones Stadium? | Warrington Wolves |
Pitch Size | 110 m by 68 m |
Where is Halliwell Jones Stadium located? | 53°23′42″N 2°35′44″W |
Surface | Grass |
Description
The Halliwell Jones Stadium (Halliwell Jones is a car dealer which holds the naming rights for the stadium) is the home ground to Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club. It has four under cover stand of which two are seated and two terraced. When first built the capacity was set at 14,000 but on the first night open it was a sell out, the capacity has since been reduced. It is built on the site of the Joseph Walker Brewery which is central in Warrington.
The capacity of the stadium is officially 14,206 although this is reduced to 13,000 for Rugby League games.
Away fans
Terraced stand, under cover, behind the posts.
How to get to
By bus. The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Winwick Road A49 is located on a high frequency bus route. Monday to Friday there will be a service passing every 10 minutes. On a Sunday there is a service passing the stadium every 30 minutes. Warrington Bus Station is approximately 540 yards from the stadium. Saturdays – No. 19 (8 mins & 38 mins past the hour) & No. 420 (50 mins past the hour) Sundays – No. 19 (58 mins past the hour), No. 20 (45 mins past the hour) & No. 420 (30 mins past the hour)
By train. Central Station is located approximately 430 yards from the stadium and serves the east/west trans-pennine route. Away fans will be encouraged to use this service, as there will be trains running at least hourly along this route. Bank Quay Station is approximately 0.6 miles from the Stadium and serves the north/south mainline.
FAQ
The Halliwell Jones Stadium was opened in 2004. It replaced Warrington Wolves’ previous home, Wilderspool Stadium.
The stadium is named after Halliwell Jones, a local car dealership that secured the naming rights when the stadium was built.
The stadium has a capacity of approximately 15,200.
The primary tenant is the Warrington Wolves rugby league team. The stadium is also used for occasional international rugby league matches.
The stadium has four stands:
The North Stand (Brian Bevan Stand);
The East Stand;
The South Stand;
The West Stand.
The West Stand is the main stand and includes executive boxes and other facilities.
Yes, there are standing terraces behind both goals in the North and South Stands.
Yes, the stadium is located close to Warrington town center and is easily accessible by car and public transport. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Warrington Central railway station.