Principality Stadium in Cardiff, home of Welsh rugby.
Cardiff · Welsh Rugby Union · Wales football · Major Events

Principality Stadium

Capacity73,931
Opened1999
SurfaceHybrid grass with retractable roof
TenantWelsh Rugby Union · Wales football · Major Events

The Principality Stadium – previously known as the Millennium Stadium – is the centrepiece of Cardiff’s city centre. It is one of the only retractable-roof stadiums in the UK and the largest event venue in Wales.

What happens here

  • Welsh Rugby Union internationals (Six Nations and autumn).
  • Wales national football matches.
  • The 2017 UEFA Champions League Final – one of multiple major one-off events.
  • Major concerts – the city-centre location and retractable roof make this one of the most flexible large concert venues in the UK.
  • Boxing, speedway and other one-off sports events.

Who runs hospitality and catering

Aramark UK is the Welsh Rugby Union’s food, drink and hospitality partner at the Principality Stadium. The multi-year contract began in mid-December 2025, taking over from Levy UK, and covers Six Nations, autumn internationals, concerts and other major events.

What’s it like to work here

The combination of city-centre location (literally next to Cardiff Central station), retractable roof and varied event mix makes the Principality one of the most reliable UK venues for multi-event casual work. A typical work-year includes Six Nations weekends, autumn internationals, NFL preseason matches in some years, Wales football matches and a long summer concert season.

Stadium FAQ

About Principality Stadium

Principality Stadium is located at Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1NS, in Cardiff.

The listed capacity of Principality Stadium is 73,931.

Principality Stadium is associated with Welsh Rugby Union · Wales football · Major Events.

Principality Stadium opened in 1999.

Principality Stadium has a Hybrid grass with retractable roof surface.

Cardiff Central is on-site (5 minutes' walk).

The Principality Stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and one of the only retractable-roof major stadiums in the UK – right in the centre of Cardiff.