Mark your calendars and check the road closure hours carefully, they vary for each game.
| Game | Date | Kick Off Time | Road Closure Times |
| Wales vs Argentina | Sun, Nov 9th | 3.10pm | 11.00am – 7.15pm |
| Wales vs Japan | Sat, Nov 15th | 5.40pm | 1.30pm – 10.00pm |
| Wales vs New Zealand | Sat, Nov 22nd | 3.10pm | 11.00am – 7.15pm |
| Wales vs South Africa | Sat, Nov 29th | 3.10pm | 11.00am – 7.15pm |
Due to the expected congestion, especially on the M4 motorway and surrounding trunk roads, please plan and aim to arrive early. Check for up-to-date information via the Traffic Wales website or on social media (@TrafficWalesS).
Want to avoid the main traffic gridlock? Consider using one of the dedicated event parking options outside of the immediate city centre.
Park & Ride
The dedicated event Park & Ride facility is located at the Vindico Arena (formerly Toys R Us) in the Sports Village, CF11 0JS.
- Cost: £15 (Cash only).
- Drop-off: Callaghan Square in the city centre.
- Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa. Matches: Car park opens at 10 am, last bus from the city centre at 6 pm.
- Japan Match: Car park opens at 10 am, last bus from the city centre 8.30 pm.
Event Day Parking
- Civic Centre: Opens 8 am, closes 12 Midnight. Access from M4 J32, follow A470. Cost: £20 (Cars), £30 (Coaches). Card payments now accepted.
- Sophia Gardens: Opens 8 am, closes 12 Midnight. Access from M4 J32—cost: £20 (Cars), £30 (Coaches). Card payments now accepted. Disabled parking is also advised here.
A comprehensive city centre road closure will be implemented for all fixtures. Scott Road and Park Street will close from 7 am for stadium preparation.
Core Road Closures
The full closure will include major routes like Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Wood Street, Westgate Street, and Cowbridge Road East (partially). Penarth Road will also close for up to an hour after the final whistle to ensure the safety of train passengers.
Access to the Civic Centre (including King Edward VII Avenue and Museum Avenue) will be controlled, allowing only for event parking, limited commuter parking, and private access.
Both Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales (TfW) will be running additional services and capacity, but services are expected to be extremely busy.
- Queuing System: A full queue system will be in place at Cardiff Central station for safe boarding post-match (Mainline services on Central Square, Valleys services at the rear).
- GWR: Extra services to and from Swansea, Newport, Bristol and London. Pre-match trains are reservation-only.
- TfW: Additional capacity on all routes. Cardiff Queen Street will close early on all match days (check times above).
- Tickets: Ensure you have a valid ticket before joining the queue. Pay As You Go is available on TfW and CrossCountry (not GWR) across the South Wales Metro network.
Buses
- Local services will be diverted while the city centre roads are closed. Check the relevant operator’s website (Cardiff Bus, Stagecoach, NAT) for specifics.
- The Bus Interchange will close at the same times as the road closures for each game.
Did you know that over half of the car trips in Cardiff are under 5km? This is a great distance to walk or cycle. If you live locally, this is often the quickest way to beat the Cardiff traffic on event days!
- Cycleways within the closure area will remain open for bicycles, but please be mindful of the high pedestrian numbers.
Please ensure you check the prohibited items listed on the official Principality Stadium website before you travel, paying close attention to the bag policy (no large bags permitted). Getting to the stadium early will allow plenty of time for security checks.
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