Cardiff is preparing for major road closures and travel changes as Wales take on Italy in the final match of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations at the Principality Stadium tomorrow.
The match kicks off at 4.40pm on Saturday March 14, with tens of thousands of rugby fans expected to descend on the Welsh capital for the Super Saturday fixture.
Large parts of Cardiff city centre will close to traffic from 12.30pm until 9pm to allow for the safe movement of supporters travelling to and from the stadium.
Earlier in the day, Scott Road and Park Street will close from 7am to allow preparations around Gate 5 and manage queues of fans entering the stadium.
Motorists are being warned to expect heavy congestion on routes into Cardiff, particularly the M4, and are being urged to plan ahead if travelling into the city.
Officials are advising spectators to make use of public transport, active travel options or the official park and ride service at the Vindico Arena car park in Cardiff Bay.
Road closures across Cardiff
A full city centre road closure will be in place during the afternoon and evening, affecting several key routes around the stadium.
Roads closing entirely include:
- Castle Street
- High Street
- St Mary Street
- Westgate Street
- Wood Street
- Central Square
- Caroline Street
- Duke Street
- Quay Street
- Guildhall Place
- Golate
- Park Street
- Havelock Street
- Scott Road
In addition, several surrounding roads will also be closed or restricted, including Kingsway, Cowbridge Road East, Tudor Street and parts of Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street.
Penarth Road will also close shortly before the final whistle and remain shut for up to an hour after the match to manage crowds around Cardiff Central railway station.
Train and travel changes
Transport for Wales will also introduce temporary travel arrangements for the match.
Fans travelling on Valleys and Vale lines after the game will be directed to Cardiff Queen Street station instead of Cardiff Central, while mainline services will continue to depart from Cardiff Central.
Extra crowd management systems will also be in place at the station, with queuing systems used to manage passengers safely following the final whistle.
Rugby fans heading into the city are being encouraged to arrive early and check travel information before setting off.
With Wales looking to end their Six Nations campaign on a positive note, the capital is expected to be buzzing as supporters gather for one of the biggest rugby occasions of the year.
