Cardiff
Principality Stadium
Home stadium of Welsh national rugby team with retractable roof and 74,500 capacity. Opened in 1999, it hosts Six Nations Championships, FA Cup finals, and major concerts. Stadium tours include pitch access, changing rooms, and the royal box. Located directly in the city centre. It sits in Cardiff's City Centre, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Cardiff, especially paired with nearby Cardiff Castle. Tickets cost £13.50 adult, £8.50 child, family tickets £35 and 1.5 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.
Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1.5 hours Best for: experience wales's rugby cathedral Skip if: You have no interest in sports or large stadium environments feel overwhelming Cost: £13.50 adult, £8.50 child, family tickets £35
What It Is
Walk through the same tunnel players use, emerge onto the pitch with crowd noise simulation, and sit in the changing rooms where Welsh legends prepared for matches. The retractable roof demonstration shows the engineering when weather permits.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible tour route available, lifts to most levels, disabled parking on Westgate Street
Why Visit
Experience Wales's rugby cathedral and learn about Welsh sporting culture on the actual pitch. It is not the first thing you should see in Cardiff, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Market - together they fill a solid half-day.
Skip if: You have no interest in sports or large stadium environments feel overwhelming
Practical Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Opening Hours | Tours: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00 (match days excluded) |
| Price | £13.50 adult, £8.50 child, family tickets £35 |
| Time Needed | 1.5 hours |
| Best Time to Visit | Non-match days for full access, book in advance during rugby season |
| Address | Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS |
Tips
- Stadium shop has largest rugby merchandise selection in Cardiff.
- Tours cancelled on event days - check calendar before visiting.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on stadium steps.
- Photography allowed throughout tour except in some VIP areas.
Insider tip: The tour includes access to the players' tunnel - walk out to the same music Welsh players hear on match days
Photography
Full photography allowed including on the pitch, best shots from halfway line looking toward the Welsh changing room end
Our tips
What we'd tell a friend visiting
- Stadium shop has largest rugby merchandise selection in Cardiff
- Tours cancelled on event days - check calendar before visiting
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on stadium steps
- Photography allowed throughout tour except in some VIP areas
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Principality Stadium
Yes. Stadium tours run 10am-5pm on non-match days, booking essential. Tours cost £17 adults, £12 children, covering player tunnel, dressing rooms, and pitch level. Tours take 90 minutes. Match days offer no tours. Tours sell out during peak season May-August. Book 48 hours ahead on principalitystadium.wales. Tours include rugby history displays.
Principality Stadium holds 74,500 spectators, making it the third-largest stadium in the UK. It hosts Six Nations rugby matches, autumn internationals, and concerts. The pitch is 120 by 75 metres. The stadium opened as the Millennium Stadium in 1999. Capacity makes it Wales's largest venue for sporting events.
Principality Stadium hosts Wales national rugby team matches including Six Nations Championship (February-March), autumn internationals (November), and summer tests. Major matches draw 70,000+ crowds. Ticket prices range £35-150+ depending on match tier. The Millennials (rugby team) also play here. Concert events occur during off-season. Check the fixture list 6 months ahead.
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