Wigan’s Robin Park Arena to host Widnes Vikings’ 1895 Cup quarter-final
Wigan’s Robin Park Arena will stage Widnes Vikings’ upcoming 1895 Cup quarter-final against Newcastle Thunder later this month after a venue switch was confirmed.
The 1895 Cup quarter-final tie will now take place at Robin Park Arena – where Wigan Warriors train and use for their reserves and academy games – on Sunday, May 17 (3pm).
Widnes had originally planned to host the fixture at the DCBL Stadium, but the venue is currently unavailable due to ‘essential public address system installations’ linked to Martyn’s Law compliance, alongside planned events.
The Championship club confirmed that the stadium’s unavailability had been communicated to the RFL ahead of fixture scheduling in November.
A statement from the Vikings read: “The stadium is currently undergoing essential public address system installations required to meet Martyn’s Law compliance, alongside planned events. The DCBL Stadium’s unavailability was communicated to the RFL ahead of fixture scheduling in November.
“The club has worked closely with a number of local clubs in an effort to stage the fixture as close to Widnes as possible, and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to those clubs – Widnes RUFC, Runcorn Linnets, Warrington Wolves, Warrington Town FC, Leigh Leopards, Wigan Warriors, Newcastle Thunder – and Halton Borough Council for the assistance and support they have provided throughout the process.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank supporters of both clubs for their understanding and continued support.”
Robin Park Arena has a capacity of 1,000, with supporters being urged to secure tickets early. The game will be a ticket-only event, with all tickets needing to be purchased in advance through Widnes’ official club website.