EURO 2028 host city · Wales

Cardiffmatch trip guide.

A compact host city with the National Stadium of Wales in the centre, close to the main rail arrival and the tournament’s opening match.

Confirmed fixtures
6
Host stadiums
1
Transport reviewed
28 Jul 2026

01 · confirmed schedule

Matches in Cardiff

Venue slots are official. Team names follow the final tournament draw.
Group stage · opening match

A1 vs A2

National Stadium of Wales

Group stage

A1 vs A3

National Stadium of Wales

Group stage

A4 vs A1

National Stadium of Wales

Group stage

F2 vs F3

National Stadium of Wales

Round of 16

Group A winners vs Group C runners-up

National Stadium of Wales

Quarter-final

Manchester R16 winners vs Liverpool R16 winners

National Stadium of Wales

02 · arriving by air

Cardiff Airport (CWL)

Cardiff Airport is outside the city. Rail journeys use Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station with the connecting airport shuttle.
Rail + shuttle

Airport via Rhoose

The official airport rail route uses Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station and the 905 shuttle between station and terminal. Check the integrated journey before travel.

Cardiff Airport official rail guide
Taxi / road

Direct terminal transfer

Taxi, car-hire and road options are listed by the airport. Compare them with the rail-plus-shuttle journey for late arrivals or groups.

Cardiff Airport official transport

03 · arriving by train

Main stations

Use the station that fits the accommodation and stadium route, not simply the first result in a journey search.
01

Cardiff Central

Principal intercity and regional rail arrival

The stadium is in the city centre. Follow event-day pedestrian signs and any controlled access route.

02

Cardiff Queen Street

Regional and local rail interchange

Useful for local stays; continue on foot or via the central transport network.

04 · matchday route

City centre to the stadium

The final event plan can change station access, pedestrian controls and road closures. Recheck before every match.
Central Cardiff

National Stadium of Wales

Recommended approach
Arrive at Cardiff Central and use the event-day walking route. The central location removes the need for a separate stadium train in most plans.
Alternatives
City bus, taxi and walking options depend on road closures and the ticket entrance. There is no general spectator parking immediately beside the venue.
After full time
Expect controlled pedestrian flows around the stadium and Cardiff Central. Allow extra time before committing to a late intercity train.
Check Stadium official getting-here guide

05 · the return leg

Plan beyond full time

  1. Use Cardiff Central as the default rail anchor unless the accommodation suggests otherwise.
  2. Check the event-day road closures and walking entrance assigned to the ticket.
  3. Build a buffer before the final intercity train because station access may be managed.
  4. For the airport, confirm the Rhoose shuttle and rail connection as one journey.
Accessibility check

Check assistance separately with Transport for Wales, the airport shuttle and the stadium. Event road closures can change the accessible drop-off point.

06 · source trail

Official links

Stadivia prioritises tournament, airport, transport authority, rail operator and stadium sources.