Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff City Stadium in Leckwith is home to Cardiff City FC and the usual home of the Wales national football team. Opened in 2009 to replace Ninian Park, it holds around 33,000 and also stages big concerts, so most visits are built around a fixture or event.
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Andrew Lethbridge
From Ninian Park to Leckwith
Cardiff City moved here from Ninian Park, playing the first game at the new ground, a friendly against Celtic, in July 2009. A second tier was added to the Ninian Stand in 2014, taking the official capacity to just over 33,000. The stadium sits within the wider Leckwith development, next to the Cardiff International Sports Stadium athletics venue.
Football, finals and concerts
Beyond league football, it is the regular home of the Wales men's national team and has hosted major European finals, including the 2014 UEFA Super Cup and the 2017 UEFA Women's Champions League final. Cardiff Blues rugby played here for a few seasons, and summer concerts have included Stereophonics, Bon Jovi, Elton John and Duran Duran.
Planning a visit
Leckwith is south-west of the city centre, so allow time to get there on match days. For a pre-match coffee or meal, Hard Lines and Neighbourhood Kitchen & Cocktails are around a kilometre away, and Chapter Arts Centre in Canton is a good place to linger before or after an evening fixture. Check fixture lists and ticket details with the club or event organiser before you travel, since there's little reason to visit on a non-event day.
Highlights
- Home of Cardiff City FC since 2009
- Usual home of the Wales national football team
- Hosted the 2014 UEFA Super Cup
- Capacity of around 33,000
Good to know
- Most visits are tied to a match or concert, so check fixtures first
- The stadium is in Leckwith, south-west of the city centre
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org