Principality Stadium

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Principality Stadium — Tickets, Seating & Matchday Guide

Wales’s national stadium in the heart of Cardiff: Six Nations rugby, stadium boxing and concerts, a five-minute walk from Cardiff Central and under two hours from London.

Capacity: 73,931Opened: 1999Nearest station: Cardiff CentralCity: Cardiff
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Where to Sit — Quick Summary
Stand Best For Verdict
Ringside VIP The four blocks on the ring apron PREMIUM
Inner Floor Ringside feel without the ringside price BEST PICK
East Stand Long side; middle tier is the pick of the bowl BEST PICK
West Stand Long side; the fighters walk out here BEST PICK
Outer Floor On the floor, but flat — sightlines vary GOOD VALUE
South Stand End-on, further from the ring GOOD VALUE
North Stand Two tiers only — no distant top deck GOOD VALUE

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Stadium Facts
Principality Stadium — still widely known as the Millennium Stadium, its name until 2016 — opened in June 1999 as the national stadium of Wales. It sits on the banks of the River Taff in the middle of Cardiff, owned by the Welsh Rugby Union and built with a fully retractable roof, only the second stadium in Europe to have one. Three tiers of seating wrap the bowl, except in the North Stand, which has two because Cardiff Rugby Club’s ground sits directly behind it. It is the home of Wales’s Six Nations matches and has staged FA Cup finals, the 2017 Champions League final and some of the biggest nights in British boxing: Joe Calzaghe against Mikkel Kessler in 2007, then Anthony Joshua against Carlos Takam and Joseph Parker in front of 78,000 each. From London it is an easy trip: direct trains from Paddington take just under two hours and drop you five minutes from the gates.
FAQ
What is the capacity of Principality Stadium?

73,931 for rugby and football. For boxing the floor is filled with ringside seating, and Anthony Joshua’s fights here in 2017 and 2018 drew 78,000 — a world record for an indoor boxing crowd.

What is the nearest station to Principality Stadium?

Cardiff Central, about a five-minute walk. Direct GWR trains run from London Paddington, usually twice an hour, in just under two hours. Cardiff Queen Street is around 15 minutes’ walk away.

What is the bag policy at Principality Stadium?

One small bag or standard handbag per person, no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm, and every bag is searched. Large bags are refused and there is no bag storage at the stadium, so plan ahead if you are travelling with luggage.

Where are the best seats at Principality Stadium for boxing?

Ringside and the inner floor blocks are the premium picks. In the bowl, the East and West Stands along the two long sides are closest to a central ring — the East Stand middle tier is widely rated the best seat in the ground.

Is there parking at Principality Stadium?

No. There is no spectator parking at or near the stadium, and the surrounding city-centre roads close on event days. Use the train or Cardiff Council’s event Park & Ride; Blue Badge holders are directed to Sophia Gardens.

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