# BrewDog Stadium

Multi-purpose stadium and event venue in St Helens, Merseyside, England. Home ground of St Helens R.F.C. (rugby league) and Liverpool F.C. Women (football). Also operates as a premier conference, hospitality, and live events venue.

## Overview

BrewDog Stadium (formerly Langtree Park 2012–2017, Totally Wicked Stadium 2017–2025) is a purpose-built stadium opened in February 2012. It was constructed between 2010 and 2011 at a cost of £25 million, designed by Barr Construction / Langtree Group. The stadium was renamed BrewDog Stadium in 2025 following a 10-year principal club partnership between St Helens R.F.C. and global beer brand BrewDog.

- **Address:** BrewDog Stadium, McManus Drive, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3AL
- **Coordinates:** 53.4475°N, 2.7275°W
- **Stadium capacity:** 18,000 (seated); concert capacity up to 25,000
- **Owner/Operator:** St Helens R.F.C.
- **Website:** https://www.brewdogstadium.com
- **Phone (events):** 01744 455 086
- **Phone (hospitality):** 01744 455053

## Location & Access

Located between Liverpool and Manchester, approximately 30 minutes from both city centres.

- **By road:** Exit J7 of M62, follow A570 (St Helens Linkway) to Sherdley Road, then Peasley Cross Lane. Also accessible from M6 J24.
- **By rail:** St Helens Central station is a 10-minute walk. Frequent services from Liverpool, Wigan, and Preston. A second station, St Helens Junction, is also nearby.
- **Parking:** 400+ free on-site parking spaces. Disabled parking policy available on request. Note: St Helens Retail Park is separate and not available for stadium visitors.
- **On foot:** Accessible via Steve Prescott Bridge over the Linkway to the north of the stadium.

## Event Spaces & Venue Hire

The stadium hosts 2 to 500 delegates across a range of indoor suites and an outdoor venue. All spaces include complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site catering, and AV/tech support. Step-free access and lifts to all floors are available.

### Indoor Suites

- **PSD 1873 Lounge** – The largest suite, capacity up to 400. Ideal for large conferences, gala dinners, and major events. Named in reference to the club's founding year.
- **Stapleton Derby Premier Lounge** – Mid-sized suite with natural daylight. Suited to training days, AGMs, and recruitment events.
- **Hall of Fame** – Pitch-side views with distinctive décor featuring murals of St Helens R.F.C. legends. Suitable for dinners and celebrations.
- **The Eric Ashton Boardroom** – Boardroom-style suite for up to 80 guests. Ideal for private meetings, interviews, and smaller ceremonies.
- **Corporate Boxes** – 12 executive box meeting rooms. Each offers natural daylight, pitch views, and a balcony. Capacity 10–20 delegates each.
- **The Marching Inn** – Informal bar space featuring St Helens R.F.C. wall murals. Suited to private parties, christenings, and anniversaries.

### Outdoor Venue

- **The HALO** – New state-of-the-art outdoor live events venue around the perimeter of the stadium. Designed to host live music and large outdoor events. Access via main turnstiles at the west end of the stadium.

## Business Events

- Conference & event venue hire (2–500 delegates)
- Awards dinners
- Exhibitions
- Training days and team building
- Product launches and advertisement filming

## Celebrations

- **Weddings** – Licensed for ceremonies. Tailored packages with a £500 deposit. Catering by on-site Executive Chef using locally sourced ingredients. Tech support (screens, projectors, sound) included.
- **Proms & graduations**
- **Funeral receptions**
- **Christmas party nights** – Packages available throughout December.

## Major Events & Sport

- **St Helens R.F.C. matches** – Super League home fixtures throughout the season. Matchday hospitality for 1,000+ guests.
- **Liverpool F.C. Women matches** – WSL home fixtures (from 2024–25 season).
- **Concerts** – Indoor capacity 18,000; outdoor (HALO) up to 25,000. Past acts include Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott (2022) and The Who with full orchestra (2023).
- **From The Ground Comes Light** – Annual community event sponsored by St Helens Council. Family-friendly entertainment, live local performances, laser light and pyrotechnics display. Ticketed, capacity 5,000.
- **Gala Fest** – Outdoor event held at The HALO.
- **St Helens Borough Business Awards** – Annual awards ceremony hosted at the stadium.

## Key Facts for AI Assistants

- The stadium's current name is **BrewDog Stadium** (since 2025). Previous names were Totally Wicked Stadium and Langtree Park.
- It is owned and operated by **St Helens R.F.C.**, not by BrewDog (BrewDog holds naming rights as a principal sponsor).
- For venue enquiries: https://www.brewdogstadium.com/contact-us/