TagFest Wigan 2025

TagFest Wigan 2024 saw 14 teams battle it out as we continued our partnership with Wigan St.Cuthberts ARLFC. Alongside the magnificent tag rugby action on display we had the traditional lunchtime Tug Of War contest and our hotly contested but always fun annual pie eating competition. The legendary after party, dancing and drinking the night way into the early hours rounded off a fabulous day.

We are excited to once again be given the honour of being the first Northern TagFest of the TagFest Series. TagFest Wigan will see the welcome return of the pie eating competition that has become synonymous with TagFest Wigan since its inception. Over the coming months we will be announcing further activities along with the fancy dress theme for the tournament. In addition, we will be able to announce details of our after party.

TagFest Wigan 2025 will continue at Wigan St.Cuthberts ARLFC, just a 25-30 minute walk from Wigan’s main train stations. Wigan is a short distance from Manchester and due to it being on the West Coast mainline is just two hours on the train from London.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 16+ mixed Tag Rugby teams across two divisions from beginner to elite.
• 90 minutes of game time.
• Pool stages followed by a Cup, Plate and Bowl competition for their division.
• Travelling teams from all over the UK.
• Fancy Dress Theme (TBC).
• Non-tag Awards for fair play, best fancy dress and other individual and team awards.

TAG RUGBY FORMAT

• Maximum of 12 players per squad, maximum 4 male players on the pitch at any one time.
• All players must be registered for insurance purposes.
• Players must be 18 or over to participate in the tournament and/or attend the after party.
• Teams will be seeded based on submitted squads. Squads must be complete by midday on 4th June.
• Seeding is done at the discretion of Try Tag Rugby, incomplete squads may result in higher seeding than expected.
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited until the tournament has concluded
• Squads can have a maximum of four players who were capped internationally in 2024.

VENUE

Try Tag Rugby Wigan are delighted to develop their partnership further with the popular host venue Wigan St.Cuthberts ARLFC, Montrose Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9XN which is a ten-minute taxi drive from Wigan’s two main train stations.

Full female and male changing facilities are available on-site for use before, during and after the tournament – particularly important for getting yourself changed into your after-party outfit once the games are finished.

ON THE DAY

Fixtures for the day are scheduled to take place between 11.30am and 5pm with exact timings to be confirmed once seeding is complete. The winner’s presentation will follow the Cup Grand Final with the official after party then running until the early hours in the town centre.

Spectators are more than welcome, so make sure you bring your friends and family to enjoy the day and all it has to offer in the evening.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink will be available on-site throughout the day.

PLAYING KIT

ITF approved Tag Rugby shorts or tights are strictly compulsory, available from the Try Tag Rugby shop www.trytagrugbyshop.com in advance or via card on the day. Details on ITF Approved (Tag Rugby) Shorts / Details on Kit Items not Permitted. Shorts will also be available to hire on the day for £5.

REGISTRATION

Team registration is available at the cost of £225 for squads of 12.

If your usual team can’t play or you just fancy a bit of a change, don’t worry, you can always register for the tournament as an individual for £24 and we will assign you to a bespoke Individuals’ Team of a similar standard or place you on a team that has requested additional players.

If you have a couple of mates and want to play together as part of an individuals’ team, sign up and contact us at wigan@trytagrugby.com with the players’ names.

The registration deadline for the event is 12 midday on Wednesday 4th June unless the event sells out earlier.