Wales
Cardiff
Wales’ compact, walkable capital hosts the tournament’s opening match and carries the most fixtures of any venue outside Wembley – six in total.
Cardiff is the most compact of all the Euro 2028 host cities – the Principality Stadium sits right in the centre, a five-minute walk from Cardiff Central station and surrounded by the city’s main shopping streets, bars, and restaurants. There’s very little dead time between arriving, finding somewhere to eat, and reaching your seat.
As Wales’ capital, Cardiff carries genuine weight at this tournament: it hosts the opening match on 9 June, three further group stage games, a Round of 16 tie, and a quarter-final – more fixtures than any host city outside Wembley itself. If Wales qualify, all three of their group games will be played here in front of a home crowd.
Beyond football, Cardiff offers Cardiff Castle right in the city centre, the regenerated Cardiff Bay waterfront a short walk or water taxi away, and a compact old town that rewards wandering between matches.
Cardiff’s venue
Principality Stadium
Wales’ national stadium hosts the opening match, three group games, a Round of 16 tie, and a quarter-final – all within walking distance of the station.
Full Venue GuideWhere to base yourself
A few areas worth knowing, depending on how close to the action you want to be.
City Centre
Walkable to the stadium and surrounded by Cardiff’s main bars and restaurants – the obvious base.
Cathays
A short bus ride out, with better value and a lively, studenty atmosphere.
Cardiff Bay
A change of pace by the water, with a longer but still manageable journey to the ground.