Cardiff City Stadium
Stadium Football stadium and home of Cardiff City FC
Cardiff City Stadium in Leckwith hosts Cardiff City FC matches and occasional concerts; matchdays bring local fans and trips to nearby Principality Stadium and the city centre.
Cardiff City Stadium is a modern football stadium in the Leckwith district of Cardiff, Wales, opened in 2009 and serving as the principal professional football venue in the city. It replaced the club’s former ground and is the regular home of Cardiff City FC.
The stadium features covered seating on all sides and is used for league matches, domestic cup fixtures and occasional concerts. Facilities include corporate and hospitality suites and adjacent transport links for matchday crowds.
The stadium was developed as part of a wider Leckwith regeneration scheme and has been the focal point for the club since opening. Management and upgrades have been undertaken to meet league standards and spectator requirements.
Situated southwest of Cardiff city centre, it sits near the A4232 and is within a short drive or bus ride of central Cardiff and Cardiff Central railway station.
- Use: Home ground of Cardiff City Football Club and used for other sporting events and concerts.
- Location note: Located in the Leckwith area of Cardiff, adjacent to the Cardiff Athletics Stadium and retail development.
How to Get to Cardiff City Stadium #
Cardiff City Stadium is in the Leckwith/Grangetown area west of Cardiff city centre. The nearest rail stop is Ninian Park station (Valley Lines), about a 10-15 minute walk from the stadium; from Cardiff Central it’s a short local train or a 25-35 minute walk. By car the stadium is roughly 3-4 km from Cardiff city centre via the A48, with easy motorway access from the M4 at Junction 33.
Tips for Visiting Cardiff City Stadium #
- Use Ninian Park railway station on matchdays - it's the closest stop to Cardiff City Stadium and short walking distance, which is usually quicker than driving and avoids limited on-site parking.
- Arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kick-off when gates open to avoid long queues for turnstiles and merchandise stalls; leaving straight away after full-time pools crowds onto the same transport links, so consider lingering briefly in nearby pubs or the plaza to let the peak disperse.
- If attending a non-league or midweek fixture, check the club's communications for specific gate allocations and travel advice - turnstile and entry arrangements can vary between fixtures.
Best Time to Visit Cardiff City Stadium #
Plan around the football calendar: attend during the season for match atmosphere (Aug-May) or visit in summer for quieter access and tours.
Weather & Climate near Cardiff City Stadium #
Cardiff City Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1031 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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