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GET IN EARLY. Queuing time will be shortest between
11.15 when the gates open and 12.15. We have enhanced security procedures in place which means it will take you longer to get into Principality Stadium than it has done in the past.
CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL. Be aware of road closures and public transport timetable alterations.
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR GATE IS and allow time to get there. Not all gates face the city centre.
WALES v SCOTLAND 03.02.18 | KO 14.15 GATES OPEN 11.15
PROHIBITED ITEMS. Professional Cameras, Audio / Video Recorders, Lasers or Flash Lights, Selfie Sticks, Large Umbrellas, Pyrotechnics, Knives, Tasers, Mace, or Glass. For the full list visit principalitystadium.wales/information/ground-rules
ALL BAGS ARE SEARCHED. Your waiting time will be
longer if you bring a bag. We will not permit large bags into the stadium, but small bags and handbags will be allowed. We class small bags as no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm.
PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT. A classic Wales match will be shown on the big screens and around concourses at 11.30, with other live entertainment also laid on. FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS.
Don’t miss out. Arrive within the first hour to recieve a £1 voucher redeemable at all food and beverage outlets.
YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU! Teams warm-up on the
pitch from around 13.20, let them hear you!
KEY TIMES Saturday 3 February 10:45 11:15 11:15 13:20 14:09 14:10 14:15 14:55 15:10 15:50 17:15
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Don’t Miss Kick-off! Gates open at 11:15, so please get in early!
Road Closure
The earlier you are, the quicker you’ll get in… the later you arrive, the longer it will take and the greater the risk of you missing kick-off.
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We have enhanced security procedures in place which means it will take you longer to get into Principality Stadium than it has done in the past. We don’t want you to miss kick-off or the anthem.
Screening of classic Welsh match
Here is everything you need to know to get the most out of your Natwest 6 Nations experience today:
Teams warm up*
- Queuing time will be shortest between 11:15 and 12:15. - All bags are searched. There are separate lines for bag searches which are signposted, but please be aware you will need to allow more time if you bring a bag
Teams walk out
- Make sure you know where your gate is and allow time to get there. Not all gates face the city centre Other reasons to be early:
Anthems
- We will be screening in full a classic Welsh rugby international.
Kick-Off
- Your country needs you! Wales warm-up on the pitch from around 13:20, let them hear you!
Half time
- There will a variety of fan entertainment laid on across all levels of the stadium concourses pre-match.
Second half
* Approximate timings ** Approximate timings (World Rugby stats suggest full time of 16:04 hrs) *** Roads Open approximately full time plus 1 hour
End of match**
PLEASE BE AWARE THE PRE-MATCH SHOW WILL CONTAIN FLASHING LIGHTS AND PYROTECHNICS THROUGHOUT
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The following roads will be closed at 10.45: • Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street. • Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street. • Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhammon Embankment.) • Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted.) • Saunders Road from its junction with St Mary Street. • Customhouse Street throughout its length (access to private car parks will be permitted). • Penarth Road from its junction with Saunders Road to the entrance leading to the rear of the Central Train Station. • The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street and Scott Road.
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Additions: Civic Centre: Access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled throughout the day, with access allowed only for event parking, limited commuter parking, loading and access to private car parks. Roads affected include: King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. From 3.45pm, Station Terrace will be closed. Cars will be able to exit the Capitol Shopping Centre car park via North Edward Street/ Station terrace – northbound onto Newport Road/Dumphries place. Please note: If there are any safety concerns in connection with crowds queuing to go into the venue prior to gates opening, there may be a need to close Wood Street and Westgate Street earlier, along with lane restrictions adjacent to Gate 1 on Cowbridge Road East. If there are any safety concerns relating to the queuing system at Cardiff Central Train Station, then Wood Street, Westgate Street, Park Street, Havelock Street, St Mary Street, Penarth Road, Saunders Road and Customhouse Street will remain closed until safety concerns are remedied.
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TRAVEL PARK & RIDE
EVENT-DAY PARKING
Park & Ride Cardiff West, Leckwith – Post code: CF11 8EG
Sophia Gardens (Cars) car park
Getting there: Access from Junction 33 of the M4, then follow signage to site on Leckwith Road Distance from City centre / Principality Stadium: 1.5miles (10-15mins) Drop-off Point: Tresillian Way North, at rear of Railway Station Distance from city centre: 4.5 miles (18 to 20 mins) Cost: £10 payable on the day at the car park (cash only) or £8 pre-book – If you pre-book you will be required to PRINT AND HAND TO THE SELLER YOUR PRE-BOOKING CONFIRMATION, without this printed confirmation you will be required to pay cash on the day.
DISABLED PARKING Civic Centre Event Day Parking (cars)
(Approximately, 0.5 mile walk to the Principality Stadium, Gate 2).
Getting there: Exit junction 32 of M4
Getting there: Exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre.
Cost: £15 payable on the day at the car park (cash only)
Cost: £12 pre-book online or £15 payable on the day at the car park (cash only).
Parking time: Car park opens at 8am and closes at midnight
If you pre-book parking you will be required to print the pre-booking confirmation and hand it to staff when parking your vehicle.
Please note: Sophia Gardens car park will be staffed until 5.30pm, all vehicles are left on site at the owner's risk. Cardiff Council will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to motor vehicles or personal possessions. Any vehicles left in the car park after closing time will be fined.
Disabled drivers are advised to use Sophia Gardens. Disabled parking is also available at various private car parks. Please check individual websites for availability.
Parking time: The car park opens at 8am and either have to be removed or a pay and display ticket has to be put on the vehicle from 8am on Sunday February 4th. To pre-book your parking, click on to: https:// www.parkjockey.com/principality-stadium (this is available to cars only).
To pre book your park & ride, click on https:// www.parkjockey.com/principality-stadium Staff will arrive at the car park at 8.30am and will open at 9.00am with the first bus leaving at 9.00am. The last bus will leave the pick up at the pick-up point at 6.30pm with the car park closing at 7.00pm.
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TRAVEL RAIL Great Western Railway
Arriva Trains Wales
Great Western Railway will be providing the following additional Services on February 3rd
Arriva Trains Wales is advising customers’ that trains in the Cardiff area will be busy all day. Extra capacity will be added, however, if travelling into the City by train to attend the match, customers should take the earliest service possible.
• Two additional trains from and to Bristol Temple Meads • One additional from and to London Paddington • One additional from Swansea, and three to Swansea • One additional from Port Talbot Parkway.
After the match, customers for local Cardiff and Valley Line services will use Cardiff Queen St Station - so trains for Penarth; Barry; Aberdare; Treherbert; Merthyr; Rhymney; Coryton and stations on the City Line. The usual queueing system will be in place at Cardiff Central for all other destinations.
Passengers are advised to plan their journey in advance at www.nationalrail.co.uk or by calling Travel Line Cymru on 0800 464 0000.
MOTORWAYS & TRUNK ROADS
CAN YOU CYCLE OR WALK?
As with all major events, ticket holders are encouraged to plan their travel well ahead and make allowances for busy motorways and trunk roads. The M4 corridor and approaches to Cardiff are expected to be very busy.
Those who live locally in Cardiff may want to travel by bicycle or walk. Research shows us that 52% of car trips made in the Welsh capital are less than 5km. This is a distance that can be comfortably cycled in 20 minutes.
TAXIS
We also know that 28% of Cardiff residents who currently do not cycle would like to do so.
St Mary Street Taxi Rank (Outside House of Fraser) will close at 10.45am and will re-open from 5.15pm.
BUS Local Buses
Buses will be diverted out of the central city bus stops. Buses displaced from stops within the closure will relocate to either Churchill Way for the east, Greyfriars Road for the north or Tudor Street for the west. Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus route.
National Express National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual.
*THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS TRAVEL PLANS ARE UPDATED.
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THE STADIUM PLEASE ENTER VIA THE GATE NUMBER SHOWN ON YOUR TICKET UNLESS DIRECTED OTHERWISE BY THE STEWARDING TEAM
General Rules Entry to the stadium will be denied to any person carrying alcohol, any drink containers, recording equipment, photographic equipment, airhorn, golf umbrellas or any article (for example, a firework or flag stick) which may be used as a weapon or missile. Please be aware that smoking is not permitted in any area of the stadium.
Types of Payment Accepted Mastercard/Visa/Switch/Cash.
No duplicate ticket will be issued in the event of the original ticket being misplaced or lost.
Ticket Office Collection
For full terms and conditions, visit www.principalitystadium.wales
Tickets will be available to collect on the day of the event. Please bring your ticket booking reference number and credit card used to make the booking with you. The cardholder will be required to sign for the tickets.
Children Rules Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Collection Office Address: WRU Store, Westgate Street, Cardiff (Next to Gate 3 of the Stadium)
Food & Beverage Accessible Seating The venue is accessible. For more details, please contact the Ticket Office on 02920 822 432. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm.
The Stadium offers numerous food and licensed bars. No personal food or drink items are permitted to be brought in to the venue. Contactless payments available at all outlets.
Gates (See left)
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SECURITY SECURITY
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WHAT ELSE DO WE DO TO KEEP YOU SAFE?
The safety and security of all our visitors is our Top Priority.
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Professional Cameras, Audio / Video Recorders Lasers or Flash Lights / Selfie Sticks / Golf Umbrellas / Pyrotechnics
There are many visible security measures that you may see while in and around the stadium and some that you will not:
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With the recent tragic events in the UK, we are continually reviewing our security procedures at the stadium. We work very closely with South Wales Police, the Wales Extremism & Counter Terrorism Unit and our local partners to ensure that there is a coordinated and appropriate level of security in place for each and every event. If you’re coming to the stadium, please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to pass through our enhanced security checks. Our security and stewarding teams are there for your safety. Please cooperate fully with all security personnel.
The full list of prohibited items is listed on our website under ‘Ground Rules’
PREPARING FOR OUR SEARCH PROCEDURES It’s really simple.
OUR BAG POLICY Due to the current unprecedented security situation, it’s better for everyone if you do not bring a bag at all. We will not permit large bags into the stadium but you will be permitted to take small bags and handbags in with you. We class small bags as no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm or standard handbags. There are no bag storage facilities available at the stadium – please plan ahead if you intend travelling to Cardiff with a large bag.
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Finish up any food and drink before you enter the stadium as you’re not allowed to take these in with you.
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Head to the gate that is stated on your ticket and join one of the queues.
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The bag search lanes are clearly indicated.
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Please present yourself to one of our Search Stewards with your coat open and be prepared for a body search and to answer any questions that you may be asked.
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Once through the search procedure, present your ticket at the turnstiles and enter the stadium.
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Each and every event is threat assessed by South Wales Police and appropriate police resources put in place in and around the stadium and the city centre.
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We also use ‘sniffer dogs’ in certain areas to aid in our vehicle and personnel searches.
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Together with our well-trained stewarding staff, we have a comprehensive and continually monitored CCTV system in operation at all times.
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Prior, during and post each event there will be road closure plan put into place by Cardiff City Council around the stadium, with anti-vehicle countermeasures being used.
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Small Umbrellas are permitted but cannot be used whilst the event is in progress. Strictly no golfing umbrellas are allowed inside the venue.
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Don’t forget your medication if you need to take it during the day
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Remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
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For everyone’s safety Principality Stadium is a Zero Tolerance venue to drugs and Legal Highs
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Look after each other – agree a meeting point if you get separated from your friends
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If you have any concerns during the day speak to our stewarding team
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Our on-site medical staff are there to help you if you feel unwell.
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Challenge 25 will be in operation – Please remember ID if you are lucky enough to look younger than you are!
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE BANNED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS WE APOLOGISE BUT ANY ITEM NOT ALLOWED INTO THE VENUE BY SECURITY STAFF REMAINS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ITS OWNER AND THE VENUE WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS SURRENDERED. ITEMS LEFT OUTSIDE WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF.
NO RE-ENTRY POLICY WE OPERATE A STRICT NO RE-ENTRY POLICY. IF YOU LEAVE THE BUILDING THEN YOU WILL BE REFUSED ACCESS BACK INSIDE.
CUSTOMERS WISHING TO KEEP AN ITEM SHOULD TAKE THE ITEM TO AN AREA FOR SAFE KEEPING SUCH AS THEIR VEHICLE. THERE IS NO CLOAKROOM FACILITY ON SITE.
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FAQS WILL THE ROOF BE OPEN OR CLOSED?
CAN I BRING MY OWN WATER/SOFT DRINKS?
ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS?
The decision regarding the stadium roof will be made on Friday 2nd February. Please ensure that you wear appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.
No. We will empty any plastic container and remove the top, which you can refill with water from food outlets within Principality Stadium.
Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
WHERE CAN I BUY MERCHANDISE? CAN I BRING AN UMBRELLA? Small umbrellas will be permitted, however no large/golf umbrellas will be permitted beyond the search lines.
WHAT FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE AVAILABLE? We will have a number of hot and cold food outlets available, with a variety of offerings, available around the stadium concourse. There will be a number of dedicated kiosks and bars selling soft and alcoholic drinks both on the concourse and within the stadium bowl.
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD AND DRINK? Sorry, but this is not permitted. There are plenty of food and drinks outlets within Principality Stadium to suit a variety of tastes.
MY TICKET HASN’T ARRIVED YET. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
There will be a number of merchandise outlets available both outside and inside the stadium.
If your tickets haven’t arrived, please contact the agent you booked via.
IS THERE AN ATM ONSITE?
CAN I TAKE PICTURES AT THE EVENT?
There are no ATMs available onsite. You can use cash and card at all bars and kiosks.
Yes, we encourage you to share your experiences on social media. Please note, no professional cameras/ video-cameras will be permitted.
IS THERE A CLOAKROOM ONSITE? No, there is no cloakroom facility available for this event.
CAN I BRING PERFUME/AFTERSHAVE? No. We don’t allow any liquids or glass bottles into the venue so we advise not bringing perfume or aftershave, otherwise you will have to dispose of this before entry.
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO PRINCIPALITY STADIUM
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