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Spectator sports

Millennium StadiumThanks to hosting events such as the Rugby World Cup in 1999, the Wales Rally GB and the FA Cup from 2001 to 2006, Cardiff is known the world over as a major international sporting destination, and there are plenty of top sporting events to look forward to too. The Millennium Stadium will host the Heineken Cup final on 24 May 2008, the England and Wales cricket teams will visit for an Ashes Test Match in 2009 and Olympic athletes will be heading here for football events in 2012. To find out more visit our events calendar.

 

Spectator Sports

 

Cardiff Blues logoCardiff Blues Rugby

Watch top class rugby in Cardiff Arms Park as the Blues take part in the Celtic league, the Heineken European Rugby Cup and the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Matches take place from August to May. www.cardiffblues.com
 
 
 

Cardiff City logo Cardiff City Football Club

Enjoy Championship football with Wales' most successful football club. Cardiff City, also known as the Bluebirds, play their home matches at Ninian Park, the season runs from September - May. www.cardiffcityfc.premiumtv.co.uk
 
 
 

Cardiff Devils logoCardiff Devils Ice Hockey

From their home in Cardiff Bay, the Devils compete in the Elitle Hockey League from September to April each year. The Devils are the current Knockout Cup Champions and will aiming to reach the playoff finals once again this year. www.thecardiffdevils.com
 
 
 

Glamorgan Cricket logoGlamorgan Cricket

County cricket and fast paced Twenty20 cricket can be enjoyed at Sophia Gardens - the home of Glamorgan Cricket Club, just a short five minute walk to the city centre. The ground hosted its first one day International match in 2006, before being upgraded in 2007 in order to host the Ashes in 2009.T. 0904 064 1070, www.glamorgancricket.com
 
 
 

WRU logoInternational Rugby and Football

The spiritual home of Welsh Football and Rugby, the Millennium Stadium, plays host to Wales Rugby home games during the annual Six Nations Championship and Autumn International Series. The Millennium Stadium also plays host to home games for Wales' national football team. T. 0870 013 8600 www.wru.co.uk www.faw.org.uk

Click here for the website of the official agent to the Welsh Rugby Union, WRU Travel, and find out more about staying in Cardiff during the Rugby World Cup.


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