Wales Autumn Internationals 2026: Where to Park at Principality Stadium
Your complete guide to parking near Principality Stadium for Wales' 2026 Autumn Internationals in Cardiff.
Principality Stadium Parking for the Wales Rugby Internationals 2026
A stadium in the middle of the city, around 74,000 fans and a full city centre road closure: that's an international matchday in Cardiff. Book your space before you set off and you'll drive straight to it, walk to the ground and soak up the atmosphere, while everyone else is still searching for somewhere to stop.
Wales play three home Tests on consecutive Saturdays this November, closing out their Nations Championship campaign against Japan, New Zealand and Australia. With an afternoon, a tea-time and an evening kick-off across the three weekends, each matchday brings its own timings to plan around.
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Wales Rugby Internationals 2026 Fixtures
Wales v Japan: Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 4:40pm
Wales v New Zealand: Saturday 14 November 2026, kick-off 2:10pm
Wales v Australia: Saturday 21 November 2026, kick-off 8:10pm
Tickets are available through the Welsh Rugby Union and its official partners. If you're buying late, stick to official channels to avoid scams.
Book Principality Stadium Parking
Residents in Riverside, Canton, Pontcanna and Grangetown rent out their driveways and private spaces on matchdays, giving you a confirmed place to park within walking distance of the stadium. Enter your destination, filter for anything you need such as vehicle size or accessibility, then pick your space and pay online or in the app in minutes.
Book your parking near Principality Stadium before matchday and you'll know exactly where you're heading, rather than circling the city as the closures go in.
Choose a space that suits your budget, with a range of driveways and private spaces at different price points across the city.
Park just outside the closure zone, so you can get moving soon after the final whistle instead of waiting for the city centre to reopen.
Extend your session in the JustPark app if you're staying on for the celebrations, or staying over after the late Australia game.
Book early for the New Zealand match, as spaces closest to the stadium are in high demand for the biggest fixtures.
Matchday Road Closures Around Principality Stadium
Cardiff Council closes a large part of the city centre for international matches, and the closures catch out plenty of drivers. Exact timings are confirmed before each game, but at recent internationals they have included:
Early closures: Scott Road and Park Street close from the morning to prepare Gate 5 and protect queuing fans.
Full city centre closure: Westgate Street, Castle Street, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Duke Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Havelock Street, Park Street and Scott Road all close in their entirety.
Partial closures: Kingsway (North Road to Duke Street), Cowbridge Road East (Cathedral Road to Westgate Street) and Tudor Street (Clare Road to Wood Street) are also closed, with resident and trader access to Tudor Street via Fitzhammon Embankment.
Penarth Road: This closes from around 30 minutes before the final whistle until up to an hour afterwards, to keep crowds safe around the station.
How long closures last: For a 4:40pm kick-off at this year's Six Nations, roads closed from 12:30pm to 9pm, so expect closures to start roughly four hours before kick-off and last a few hours after.
Check Cardiff Council's travel advice in the week of each match for the confirmed closure times, especially for the 8:10pm Australia kick-off.
Getting to Principality Stadium by Train and Bus
If you're parking elsewhere in Cardiff and travelling the last stretch, it helps to know how the matchday network works.
By train: Cardiff Central is around a 5-minute walk from the stadium.
After the match: Transport for Wales directs fans heading home on Valleys and Vale services to Cardiff Queen Street, while mainline services continue to run from Cardiff Central.
By bus: Cardiff Bus Interchange closes in line with the city centre road closures, and services are diverted, so check routes with the operator on the day.
Park Near a Station and Take the Train to Cardiff
Travelling in from outside the city? Parking near a station on your route and taking the train for the final stretch keeps you clear of the city centre closures. Find train station parking near any of these stops:
From Bristol and the East: Park near Severn Tunnel Junction, where direct trains reach Cardiff Central in under half an hour.
From Newport and Gwent: Park near Newport station, which has frequent mainline services straight into Cardiff Central.
From Swansea and the West: Park near Bridgend station, with the fastest trains reaching Cardiff Central in around 20 minutes.
From the Valleys and the North: Park near Pontypridd station, with trains to Cardiff taking just over half an hour. Remember that Valleys services leave from Cardiff Queen Street after the match.
Principality Stadium Parking FAQs
Where can I park for the Wales rugby internationals at Principality Stadium?
Your best option is a pre-booked driveway or private space through JustPark in neighbourhoods such as Riverside, Canton, Pontcanna or Grangetown. Look for a space just outside the closure zone, so you can walk to the stadium and get away easily afterwards.
Is there free parking near Principality Stadium?
Hardly any. With the city centre closed and nearby streets filling up early, free on-street parking close to the stadium is very limited on international matchdays. The simplest way to avoid a long search or a fine is to book a JustPark space before you leave home.
What time do the roads close around Principality Stadium on matchdays?
The full city centre closure usually starts around four hours before kick-off and lasts a few hours after the final whistle, with Scott Road and Park Street closing from the morning. Cardiff Council confirms the exact times before each match.
How do I get home after the 8:10pm Wales v Australia kick-off?
The match will finish late in the evening, and the roads around the stadium won't reopen straight away. Parking on a pre-booked driveway just outside the closure zone means you're not relying on late trains, and you can extend your session in the app if you'd like to wait for the traffic to ease.
Can I find accessible parking near Principality Stadium?
Yes. When you book with JustPark, you can filter for accessible spaces and Blue Badge-friendly options near the stadium. Book early, as accessible spaces close to the city centre are limited on matchdays.
When should I book parking for the Wales v New Zealand match?
As soon as you have your tickets. The All Blacks game is the biggest fixture of the November series, and spaces closest to the stadium are usually the first to go.
Do You Live Near Principality Stadium? Rent Out Your Driveway
Even if you're not going to the rugby yourself, your driveway could be in demand. With three international matchdays in November and around 74,000 fans heading into the city for each one, drivers are searching for reliable parking within walking distance of the stadium.
Rent out your driveway near Principality Stadium and you set your own availability and prices, so you stay in control the whole time. JustPark hosts living near major sports grounds earn on average 57% more each year by renting out their space during big games, gigs and events. You can even set higher prices for matchdays to make the most of the busiest weekends.
Book Your Principality Stadium Parking Today
With a full city centre closure, three back-to-back Saturdays and an unusually late 8:10pm kick-off, matchday parking rewards fans who plan ahead.
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