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About Swalec Stadium

Welcome to Swalec Stadium in Cardiff, the home ground of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. With a capacity of 15,643 after redevelopment, this cricket stadium offers two main ends— the River Taff End and the Cathedral Road End—along with iconic stands like the Castell Howell Stand (formerly Cathedral Road Stand). Whether you’re catching a county match, a World Cup game, or a special international fixture, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip.

As your friendly, dependable source for tickets and event info, we’ll walk you through seating options, parking, transport links, and nearby hotels and eateries. Think of us as your connection who can get you to the action with ease and without hassle.

Swalec Stadium sits in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9XR. Onsite parking is limited, but there are public Pay & Display options in Sophia Gardens along with nearby Cardiff Council and NCP car parks. Public transit is straightforward: Cardiff Bus routes run along Cathedral Road, and the closest rail access is via Cardiff Central station. After the match, explore nearby hotels within roughly 1–2 km, such as Park Plaza Cardiff, Future Inn Cardiff, and Cardiff Marriott Hotel, all within easy reach for a comfortable stay before or after the game.

Notable events hosted at Swalec Stadium include matches from the 1999 and 2019 Cricket World Cups, the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, and multiple England international moves including the Ashes 2009 opener. For match-day planning, secure your seats early through our trusted ticketing partners, and enjoy a smooth, no-fuss buying experience—because you’ve got a guy who’s got you covered.

Venue specifics and practical tips: Ends – River Taff End, Cathedral Road End; Stands – Castell Howell Stand (formerly Cathedral Road Stand); Capacity – 15,643; Address – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9XR; Nearest hotels and restaurants are listed below to help you complete your plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9XR (Cardiff Council/Glamorgan source).
  • Capacity: 15,643 seats (official ground capacity after redevelopment).
  • Venue type: Cricket stadium (home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club).
  • Ends/ seating chart: River Taff End and Cathedral Road End; notable stands include the Castell Howell Stand (formerly Cathedral Road Stand).
  • Parking: limited onsite; public parking in Sophia Gardens Pay & Display car park; additional Cardiff Council/NCP car parks nearby.
  • Transit: nearby Cardiff Bus routes serving Cathedral Road; closest rail access via Cardiff Central.
  • Nearby hotels: Park Plaza Cardiff (~1 km), Future Inn Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel (all within about 1–2 km).
  • Notable events hosted: 1999 and 2019 Cricket World Cup matches; 2013 ICC Champions Trophy; 2010–2015 England international moves (Ashes 2009 opening Test); additional T20Is and ODIs.