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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. Click here to find out more

what's on.

Select your type of sports:
Spectator Sports - Rugby, football, ice hockey and cricket
Participation Sports - Watersports, golf, city walks and outdoor activities

Spectator Sports

 

Cardiff 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 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 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

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
 
 
 

International 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.
 
 

Participation Sports

Watersports in Cardiff Bay

Thanks to the Cardiff Bay Barrage an area of tidal mudflats have now become the 500-acre freshwater lake of Cardiff Bay. Watersport competitions including sailing, canoe polo, power boating, windsurfing, dragon boat racing and water skiing regularly take place here; and the International Sports Village, currently under development will add further facilities to the Bay, including a 50m swimming pool, a real snow ski centre, an ice rink, shops, casinos and an Olympic standard canoeing and white water rafting centre. T. +44 (0) 29 2087 7900, www.cardiffharbour.com
 

Golf

Wales will host the Ryder Cup tournament in 2010, with the matches being played at The Celtic Manor Resort, just 20 minutes from Cardiff. For those who enjoy taking part as well as spectating, a short drive from Cardiff takes you to the Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort, which boasts the longest golf course in Europe. For information on other top class courses in and around Cardiff, contact the specialist team at The Greens of Southern Wales, T. 0870 600 6088, www.greensofsouthernwales.com. Alternatively click here for an online list of golf courses in and around Cardiff.
 

City Walks

Explore the rich and varied scenery and history of Cardiff by feet. Click here for examples of city walks.
 

Outdoor Activities

Just twenty minutes from the city centre you can find beautiful scenery and relaxing walks in the Vale of Glamorgan. Travel a little further and you’ll reach the Brecon Beacons, one of three National Parks in Wales. Activities including rock climbing, caving, paragliding, horse riding, canoeing, sailing and mountain biking are all available here; or you could try surfing off the Glamorgan heritage coast, walking in the Wye Valley or even an urban walk around Cardiff. www.visitwales.co.uk/active
 

 

 



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