Principality Stadium (Millennium Stadium)
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Capacity
- 74,500
- Height
- 297′
- Type
- Stadium in Cardiff, Wales
Visitor information
- Address: Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1NS, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 29 2082 2432
- Official website: https://www.principalitystadium.wales/
People also ask
Is the Millennium Stadium the same as the Principality Stadium?
Known as the Millennium Stadium when it opened in 1999, it was renamed the Principality Stadium in a 10-year deal with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) in 2016. That deal has now been extended three years up until 2030.
What are the two stadiums in Cardiff?
Cardiff City Stadium Owned and operated by Cardiff City F.C., the stadium also hosts the home matches of the Welsh national team. After the Millennium Stadium, it is the second largest stadium in Cardiff and in Wales.
What is the biggest stadium in Cardiff?
Located in the heart of Cardiff, the Principality Stadium (formerly Millennium Stadium) is one of the most iconic sporting and entertainment venues in the UK. With a capacity of over 74,000 and a fully retractable roof, it's the national stadium of Wales and a symbol of pride, passion, and world-class performance.
What happened to the Millennium Stadium?
2016 renaming. On 8 September 2015 it was announced that the Millennium Stadium would be renamed Principality Stadium as the result of a 10-year naming rights deal with the Principality Building Society. Some fans expressed opposition on social media.