Euro 2028 in Cardiff 2028 in Cardiff: weekend guide and things to do

9 June to 9 July 2028 · ProvisionalCardiff, United Kingdom

Euro 2028 in Cardiff means days in Cardiff with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

Tours in Cardiff Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

UEFA confirms the match schedule after the draw. Book cancellable rooms early.

Airport to Principality Stadium

Cardiff airport (CWL) is 30 minutes by bus; Bristol (BRS) is 1 hour 15 minutes. Trains from London Paddington take 1 hour 50 minutes.

In the city centre next to Cardiff Central.

Public transport directions to Principality Stadium

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Cathays and Roath	Cheaper guesthouses.
Mid-range	City centre	Walk to the stadium.
Splurge	Cardiff Bay	Waterfront hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre
Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Cardiff
Splurge: voco St. David's Cardiff

Links search the nights from 8 June to 10 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual match weekend schedule for 9 June to 9 July 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayCastell Coch and Caerphilly Castle Half day · Family
Fairytale and fortress castles.
EatBrains pubs Local beer
FreeNational Museum Cardiff.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayBrecon Beacons day trip Full day
Waterfalls and mountains.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingCardiff Castle Half day · Family · Indoor
Roman, Norman and Victorian rooms.
EatMill Lane Café quarter

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickPrincipality Stadium tour Half day · Family
The home of Welsh rugby.
FreeSt Fagans open-air museum.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupDoctor Who locations walking tour.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

After darkSt Mary Street on match days.
EatCardiff Market Welsh cakes and laverbread

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle

Fairytale and fortress castles.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

Cardiff Castle

Roman, Norman and Victorian rooms.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Principality Stadium tour

The home of Welsh rugby.

See times and prices

Techniquest science centre.
St Fagans.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Brecon Beacons day trip

Waterfalls and mountains.

See times and prices

After dark

St Mary Street on match days.

4 tours worth booking for Euro 2028 in Cardiff

Tour	Length	Good for
Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle	Half day	Families
Cardiff Castle	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Principality Stadium tour	Half day	Families
Brecon Beacons day trip	Full day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Cardiff Market Welsh cakes and laverbread
Brains pubs Local beer
Mill Lane Café quarter

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Cardiff Castle

Roman, Norman and Victorian rooms.

See times and prices

National Museum Cardiff.
Doctor Who locations walking tour.

Getting around on event days

The stadium is in the centre, next to Cardiff Central station; trains are packed after matches.
Tap in with a contactless card on buses, trams and most urban trains.
Book long-distance trains early on the operator app or Trainline: walk-up fares are expensive.
Uber works in most UK cities; local black cabs are metered.

Day trips from Cardiff

Bath: 1 hour
Brecon Beacons: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Euro 2028 in Cardiff.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Euro 2028 in Cardiff 2028?

The next edition is 9 June to 9 July 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Principality Stadium?

Cardiff airport (CWL) is 30 minutes by bus; Bristol (BRS) is 1 hour 15 minutes. Trains from London Paddington take 1 hour 50 minutes. In the city centre next to Cardiff Central.

Where should I stay for Euro 2028 in Cardiff?

For most visitors the best base is City centre: Walk to the stadium.

What can we do between sessions at Euro 2028 in Cardiff?

Good short outings in Cardiff include Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium tour, Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Euro 2028 in Cardiff?

Family-friendly picks: Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium tour, Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle. Techniquest science centre.

How far is Principality Stadium from Cardiff centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. In the city centre next to Cardiff Central.

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