Principality Stadium – Wales’ Iconic Arena
Principality Stadium – Wales’ Iconic Arena Origins Redevelopment Features Events Access Green FAQ Origins & Design Inaugurated on 26 June 1999 as the Millennium Stadium for the Rugby World Cup, this Cardiff landmark replaced the old National Stadium. Featuring the UK’s first fully retractable roof and a striking north–south alignment, it set a new standard in multipurpose venue design. Architectural Highlights Retractable steel roof spanning 193 metres Capacity: 73 931 (rugby), expandable to 78 000 for boxing Bligh Lobb Sports Architecture & WS Atkins engineering Milestones Hosted 1999 Rugby World Cup final UEFA Champions League Final 2017 Football matches at
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