The Millennium Stadium (currently known as the Principality Stadium) is the national stadium of Wales, primarily the home of Welsh national rugby team but has also hosted Welsh football team matches.
Initially built for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. in which it hosted the final, the stadium also hosted matches for the 2007 and 2015 World Cup’s as well as seven European Rugby Champions Cup final’s.
Whilst Wembley Stadium was being rebuilt, the Millennium Stadium hosted a number of FA Cup Finals, as well as League Cup, Football League play-off and FA Community Shield finals. The 2017 UEFA Champions Final was played in Cardiff, in which Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1.
Tenants: Wales National Rugby Union team
Opened: 1999
Capacity: 74,500
Address: Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1NS
Tickets at Millennium Stadium
To purchase tickets for events at the Millennium Stadium, including Welsh national rugby matches use Ticketmaster by clicking here.
Location & Travel to Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium is located in the heart of Wales’ capital city of Cardiff.
Air – Cardiff Airport is an international airport, less than 30 minutes from the Millennium Stadium. From the airport, catch bus T9 to Customhouse Street. Alternatively, Bristol Airport is just 45 minutes drive from Cardiff.
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Coach – Cardiff Central Bus Station is just a five minute walk from the stadium. Megabus offers cheap travel to Cardiff and offers over 10 routes from Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Falmouth, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Plymouth. You can search and book your tickets here.
Parking – There is no parking available at the stadium, with the public car parks on offer in Cardiff City Centre the best option.
Train – Cardiff Central station is less than a 5 minute walk from the stadium. The station sits within the city centre and has services to Bath, Bristol, Birmingham, Gloucester, London Paddington, Manchester, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Swansea and Taunton.
Thinking of catching a train to Cardiff? Search and and book your journey through the Trainline here.
Walk – With its central location, the Millennium Stadium is easy to walk to from within Cardiff city centre.
Hotels near Millennium Stadium
Use TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Cardiff by clicking here.
Further Information & Events
Millennium Stadium Official Website
Welsh Rugby Union Official Website
Last Updated on May 15, 2023 by Sports Tourist