Travel Advice for Monster Jam at Principality Stadium on May 16

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

 

On Saturday, May 16, there will be a partial road closure around Principality Stadium from 11am until 7.30pm to ensure that people can get into and out of the stadium safely.

All ticket holders are being advised that there will be enhanced security checks when entering the stadium. Fans are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items list at principalitystadium.wales  before they travel into the city.

 

Road Closures

On May 16, the following roads will be closed from 11am until 7.30pm:

  • Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Wharton Street and Womanby Street
  • Wood Street from Fitzhammon Embankment through to St Mary Street junction of Mill Lane
  • Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road, Despenser Gardens, Scott Road, Havelock Street and Park Street.

Castle Street, Cowbridge Road West, Duke Street and Kingsway will remain open to traffic, however there will be traffic lights at the Hilton Hotel junction to give access to buses.

In addition: Station Terrace will be closed for a short period of time to allow Queen Street Station to operate safely after the event ends at approximately 6.15pm.

 

Civic Centre Event Day Parking (Cars and Coaches)

Getting there: Exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre.

Cost: £20 payable on the day for cars and £30 for coaches – card payments are also now available.

Parking time: The car park will open at 8am and closes at 12 Midnight.

 

Event Day Parking at Sophia Gardens

Getting there: Exit junction 32 off the M4

Cost: £20 for cars and £30 for coaches – card payments are now available.

Parking time: Car park opens at 8.00am and closes at 12 midnight.

Please note: Sophia Gardens car park will be staffed until 7.00pm all vehicles are left on site at the owner’s risk. Cardiff Council will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to motor vehicles or personal possessions. Any vehicles left in the car park after closing time will be fined.

 

Bus

Local buses:

Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place

Please visit the relevant bus operator’s website for more information about your specific bus routes.

For Stagecoach services, please visit: Welcome to Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com)

For Cardiff Bus services, please visit: https://www.cardiffbus.com/principality-stadium

For Adventure Travel services, please visit: Adventure Travel | Bus & Coach Services Across South Wales | Adventure Travel

National Express:
 
National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual.

 

Can you cycle or walk?

The cycleways and the pop-up cycleways within the road closure area will remain open for cyclists to use during the event, but we ask all cyclists to take due care and attention.

The road closures apply to all motor vehicles of any kind, but not to bicycles with pedals.

Those who live locally in Cardiff may want to travel by bicycle or walk. Research shows us that 52% of car trips made in the Welsh capital are less than 5km. This is a distance that can be comfortably cycled in 20 minutes.

We also know that 28% of Cardiff residents who currently do not cycle would like to do so.

When the roads are congested this makes cycling an even more attractive option as travel by bicycle would be quicker than a car during rush hours or during big events.

 

Shopping Parking

City centre car parks are also available: North Road, St David’s Cardiff, John Lewis & Partners, The Capitol, NCP Adam Street, NCP Dumfries Place and NCP Greyfriars.

 

Disabled Parking

Disabled drivers are advised to use Sophia Gardens. Disabled parking is also available at various private car parks. Please check individual websites for availability.

 

Taxis

Saint Mary Street taxi rank will close at 11am and will re-open at 7.30pm.