The new Lord Peter Smith Stand at Leigh Sports Village has been unveiled.
Plans for the permanent tribute to the former council leader were announced last year by Wigan Council.
An official ceremony to reveal the new signage at the stadium was held before Leigh Centurions’ match with York City Knights on Sunday.
Council representatives, including Leader Councillor David Molyneux MBE and chief executive Alison Mckenzie-Folan joined the Smith family on the pitch prior to kick-off.
Councillor Molyneux said: “We believe this honour is a fitting tribute to a remarkable man who made such a significant impact across Wigan Borough.
“Peter was not just an inspirational leader and councillor, but a husband, a father and a very good friend.
“He played the pivotal role in establishing the fantastic facilities we have here today at the LSV.”
Lord Smith, who led the council for 27 years between 1991 and 2018, passed away last August aged 76.
Leigh Centurions owner Derek Beaumont said: “Lord Smith was a passionate supporter of our great club and we will never forget the ways in which he fought our corner and championed our cause.
“He was instrumental in the creation of the fantastic facility we now call home, which is pivotal to our recruitment and success, and so it is entirely right and appropriate that his name will live on as part of that legacy.”
Leigh Centurions won 70-10 to progress to the Championship Grand Final this Sunday against Batley Bulldogs with a place in Super League up-for-grabs.
