Ahead of the 1895 Cup Final between London Broncos and Widnes Vikings on Bank Holiday Monday in Warrington (3pm KO), fans are encouraged to familiarise themselves with all the key information before travelling to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Here's everything you need to know:
GETTING HERE
Halliwell Jones Stadium
Mike Gregory Way
Warrington
WA2 7NE
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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.
FINDING US
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- Ticket office ///mini.wing.bids
- Ticket collections ///gives.organ.suffice
- Club store ///other.toast.today
PARKING
Do Not Enter Tesco Car Park by the 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
Warrington Central station (WA2 7TT) is situated approximately 0.3 miles from the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Warrington Bank Quay Station is just over a mile from the stadium.
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.
Plan your bus journey here.
TICKET OFFICE
Tickets will be on sale via until 9am on Monday 31st August. Get yours here.
The ticket office at Halliwell Jones Stadium will open for matchday sales, ticket queries and collections from 11am until 30 minutes after the 1895 Cup Final kicks off.
ACCESSIBILITY
Car Parking
The Brian Bevan Corner disabled bays can only be access along Winwick Road via Buckley Street, Winwick Street, Pinners Brow. The entrance to the car park is on the left. If spectators are parking here, then they must show there disabled parking badge. There will be stewarding on the day.
When leaving cars must turn right out of the exit down Winwick Road.
BAG POLICY
No bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will be permitted into the stadium, and there will be a 100% bag search policy in operation.
ON THE DAY
London Broncos and Widnes Vikings Under 16’s will face off in a development match before the 1895 Cup Final, kicking off at 12.45pm.
Rugby League Cares will be in attendance as part of the game wide Charity Round which sees the sport come together to support the Seriously Injured Players Fund. There will be a gazebo outside the stadium near the Brian Bevan statue where fans can find out more about the valuable work the charity do to support seriously injured rugby league players at all levels of the game.
Three long-term beneficiaries of Rugby League’s Seriously Injured Players Fund who were all suffered life-changing injuries playing Rugby League - Jimmy Gittins, Ryan Glynn and Pete Stephenson - will conclude a gruelling Handcycle Challenge which sees them visit a dozen clubs over the Bank Holiday Weekend before finishing the challenge at the Halliwell Jones Stadium and delivering the match ball ahead of kick off at the 1895 Cup Final.
A minute silence will also be observed ahead of kick off in memory of Sir Billy Boston, who sadly passed away earlier this week.
