Principality Stadium in Cardiff is to host a boxing contest between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury on the night of 11 December 2026, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed.
The bout is scheduled for the early hours of the morning, after a full night of boxing in the Welsh capital. Netflix will stream the event live to its estimated 325 million paid subscribers worldwide.
Principality Stadium has a maximum capacity of 80,000, a closable roof and a city-centre location. The stadium previously staged Joe Calzaghe’s fight against Mikkel Kessler in 2007 and Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title unification fight against Joseph Parker in 2018.
The Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Chris Weaver, said: “Today’s announcement is more exciting news for Cardiff and reflects the city’s continuing reputation as a destination for major sporting and entertainment events. The proposed Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua contest at Principality Stadium on 11 December 2026 has the potential to bring significant economic benefits to the city and attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Cardiff has a proud boxing heritage and a strong track record of hosting major events. Principality Stadium has previously staged Joe Calzaghe’s historic victory over Mikkel Kessler in 2007 and Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title unification fight against Joseph Parker in 2018. The Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight is one of the most anticipated bouts in British boxing history, and we are delighted that Cardiff has been chosen to host it.
The Fury-Joshua contest will be another significant occasion for the sport in Cardiff and one of the most high-profile boxing events ever proposed for the UK.
Major events provide a welcome boost for local businesses, support jobs, and showcase Cardiff to a global audience. Although the event remains subject to the necessary arrangements being finalised by the organisers, including any required changes to Principality Stadium’s Premise Licence, we’re looking forward to welcoming fans to the city for what promises to be an unforgettable night of boxing.”
WRU and Principality Stadium Chief Operating Officer Gavin Marshall said: “We have a rich history of boxing in Cardiff, not just at Principality Stadium but throughout the city dating back over more than a century.”
“Our ambition is to bring the very best international sporting and entertainment events to Cardiff and to Wales. The Joshua-Fury match-up, promises to be another huge night and we are delighted to be hosting this major must-see world-event at Principality Stadium.”
“An enormous amount of work goes on behind the scenes to bring an event of this scale to Wales, and we look forward to continuing the work with Welsh Government, Cardiff Council, South Wales Police and our transport partners to bring this event to life. It’s been a real team effort!”
