Cardiff City Stadium

The Cardiff City Stadium () is a 26,828 all-seated sports stadium and concert venue in the Leckwith area of the capital, Cardiff, which is the home of Cardiff City Football Club who previously played at Ninian Park. The stadium is managed by Cardiff City Stadium Ltd., which is owned by Cardiff City Football Club Holdings Ltd. The stadium also hosts the home matches of the Cardiff Blues rugby union team until 2029.

After the Millennium Stadium, it is the second largest stadium in Cardiff and in Wales. The stadium is part of the Leckwith development, which also includes the Cardiff International Sports Stadium. A branded sponsor name will be assigned as and when the naming rights sell. The stadium was officially opened on 22 July 2009, with Cardiff City playing a friendly match against Celtic.

Overview

The stadium was built on the site of the former Cardiff Athletics Stadium and forms part of the larger Leckwith Development. The development will cost £100m and include construction of the following:

• A new 27,000 seater stadium
• A new Cardiff International Sports Stadium
• retail development between 13 major retailers
• A housing development on the site of Ninian Park
• Brand new 70 room hotel with bar &......
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