Six Nations weekend in Cardiff 2027 in Cardiff: weekend guide and things to do

6 February to 20 March 2027 · ExpectedCardiff, United KingdomTwo or three home matches every February and March

Six Nations weekend in Cardiff is one big day in Cardiff, but most fans arrive the day before and leave the day after. This guide covers the arrival afternoon, match-day morning, the evening and the free day after.

Tours in Cardiff Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

The Six Nations runs over five weekends from early February to mid-March. Each team plays two or three home matches a year, alternating with the year before.
Weekends with a home match sell out hotels fast: book as soon as the fixture list is published.

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.

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 5 February to 21 March. 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 test weekend schedule for 6 February to 20 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Friday 5 February

Fan zones open the day before. Take the afternoon for the city.

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

Match day morning

Saturday 6 February

Free until you head to the stadium. Avoid anything far away or tiring.

Easy outingCardiff Castle Half day · Family · Indoor
Roman, Norman and Victorian rooms.
FreeNational Museum Cardiff.

The day after

Sunday 21 March

A full free day before you fly.

Full dayBrecon Beacons day trip Full day
Waterfalls and mountains.
EatMill Lane Café quarter

Evening plans

For the night before or after the match.

After darkSt Mary Street on match days.

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 Six Nations weekend in Cardiff

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

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 Six Nations weekend in Cardiff.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Six Nations weekend in Cardiff 2027?

The next edition is 6 February to 20 March 2027, 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.

Where should I stay for Six Nations weekend in Cardiff?

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

What else can we do around Six Nations weekend 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 Six Nations weekend 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.

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