| Capacity | 12,500 |
|---|---|
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | Wales |
| Opened | 1881 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Home teams | Cardiff Rugby |
| Competitions | Challenge Cup, United Rugby Championship |
Cardiff Arms Park holds 12,500 and is Cardiff Rugby’s home, directly alongside the Principality Stadium in the centre of Cardiff. The two grounds share a wall.
Cardiff Arms Park capacity
Capacity is 12,500. The name once applied to the whole site, including the National Stadium that stood where the Principality Stadium is now.
The older Arms Park
Wales played international rugby at the Arms Park from 1884 until the National Stadium was demolished in 1997. The club ground that survives is the northern half of the original site.
Who plays here
Cardiff Rugby play United Rugby Championship and European fixtures at the ground.
Last updated 23 August 2026
