" Millennium stadium is the fan zone this Wednesday "

" Millennium stadium is the fan zone this Wednesday "

For the euro semi final, is this the slippery slope to the FAW using the rugger stadium



Millennium stadium is this Wednesday fan zone in Cardiff, capacity 20,000

The WRU have arranged this with Cardiff city council

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#WAL v Portugal #Euro2016 semi-final on three big screens as Cardiff fanzone moves to Principality Stadium from Cooper's Field on Wednesday

Free Entrance with a ticket online

Cardiff fanzone moved to Principality Stadium for Wales' historic semi-final against Portugal

Monday 4th July 2016

BY SIMON THOMAS

The Principality Stadium will open its doors to fans, as it did in 2011 when the Welsh rugby team played France in the World Cup semi-final




Cardiff’s Euro 2016 fanzone is to be moved to the Principality Stadium for Wales’ huge semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday night.

The Welsh Rugby Union has joined forces with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and Cardiff Council to give fans the opportunity to watch the biggest match in the history of Welsh football for free on the big screens at the stadium.

It will take over from Cooper’s Field as the location for the Fanzone in order to increase the capacity.

Organisers have arranged for the installation of a 100ft screen alongside the existing two big screens at the iconic venue.

It comes five years after a similar event was held at the stadium when Wales played France in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

Swansea council have also announced they will host a 20,000-capacity fanzone at Singleton Park.

A giant screen will be erected
Fans not travelling to the Stade des Lumières in Lyon are invited to gather at Principality Stadium to cheer on Wales for the semi-final - the furthest stage the team has reached in an international tournament.

Tickets will be available free of charge via www.principalitystadium.wales/togetherstronger from 10am tomorrow (Tuesday) on a first-come-first-serve basis (maximum 4 person) for the reserved seating areas, with a 20,000 capacity.

The restricted capacity is in part due to the pitch being taken up with a Speedway track ahead of Saturday's Grand Prix event.

Supporters may opt to make a donation which, added to any profit from the event, will be shared equally between WRU grassroots initiatives, FAW Trust and the Lord Mayor’s charity, Cancer Research Wales.

Gates will open at 6.30pm for the 8pm kick off, giving ticketholders early access to the official city-centre celebration for all the build-up before an unrestricted view of the match on the giant screens.

Fans watch Wales play France in their World Cup semi-final match on the big screen at the Millennium Stadium
Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase the official Euro 2016 tournament programme, the very-same on sale at the match.

Martyn Phillips, Chief Executive of the Welsh Rugby Union which owns and operates Principality Stadium, said: “This is a momentous time for Welsh sport and the people of Wales who have united ‘Together Stronger’ in celebration of Wales’ historic success in a major football tournament.

“On a personal level as a Welsh-man and on behalf of the WRU I’ve enjoyed every minute of the Euros and the positive images of Welsh sport beamed across the world to put Wales on the map as a competitive sporting nation.

“As Welsh football supporters all over the world prepare for the greatest international match in the history of the sport on Wednesday, the WRU is proud to be throwing open the doors to host Cardiff’s official fanzone in association with the FAW and Cardiff Council. I also thank the organisers of Speedway for their cooperation under hire agreement which has allowed us to invited the public to the screening of Wales’ Semi-Final.”

Up to 20,000 Wales fans will gather at the Principality Stadium to watch the matchUp to 20,000 Wales fans will gather at the Principality Stadium to watch the match
FAW Chief Executive Jonathan Ford: “The scenes and support we have seen at home during the course of the tournament has been nothing short of memorable, and we hope that our passionate supporters can enjoy another historic night watching Wales.”

Cllr Peter Bradbury, City of Cardiff Council’s Cabinet member for Community Development, Co-operatives and Social Enterprise, said: “The Cardiff Fanzone in Cooper’s Field has been a tremendous success. Close to 25,000 people have come through the gates to cheer on Wales and following Friday’s incredible performance against Belgium we knew that many more would be desperate to come and experience the atmosphere for the semi-final.

“We didn’t want anyone to feel left out, so it was important we found a way to increase capacity. Working with the FAW and the WRU to move the Fanzone to Principality will give thousands more a chance to see our boys make history. I really must, however, give a huge thank you to our other partners, Sayer’s Amusements, BBC Wales and Vauxhall. The Fanzone in the park - which will live long in the memories of anyone who attended - wouldn’t have been possible without their help and commitment.”

Supporters are reminded that enhanced security checks will be in place and to leave large bags at home, where possible, to avoid further hold-up on arrival at the venue.

Why should any money go toward rugger in a football tournament weak faw even in a moment of strength

Why should any money go toward rugger in a football tournament weak faw even in a moment of strength

The stadium belongs to the rugby and is the only venue available big enough to hold this event on short notice . Why shouldnt they make some money for themselves and charity as stated.

If someone asked to lend my house for a party or event i would want some sort of payment aswell

The stadium belongs to the rugby and is the only venue available big enough to hold this event on short notice ......

Apart from Cardiff City Stadium

so there are no parks in Cardiff able to accommodate an estimated 20000 people this is just channeling money towards rugger on the back of footballs success disgraceful

Remind me how Wales Rugby got on when they showed the Semi final?

so there are no parks in Cardiff able to accommodate an estimated 20000 people this is just channeling money towards rugger on the back of footballs success disgraceful

No, it's a company like any other profiteering from the unexpected success of this Euro campaign

so there are no parks in Cardiff able to accommodate an estimated 20000 people this is just channeling money towards rugger on the back of footballs success disgraceful

No, it's a company like any other profiteering from the unexpected success of this Euro campaign

It says......

The Welsh Rugby Union has joined forces with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and Cardiff Council to give fans the opportunity to watch the biggest match in the history of ......

Didn't have to be about profiteering for the venue location

Tickets for admission are free

As I've said before why hasn't Cardiff City home of the Welsh Football arranged a fan zone?

Going be shit there

The stadium belongs to the rugby and is the only venue available big enough to hold this event on short notice ......

Apart from Cardiff City Stadium

We can't have 20,000 people jumping and f*cking up our newly laid pitch this close to the start of the season.

People were moaning myself included about the state of our pitch last season because of its over use in the close season. The pitch now looks fantastic, I don't blame the club for protecting it.

The stadium belongs to the rugby and is the only venue available big enough to hold this event on short notice ......

Apart from Cardiff City Stadium

We can't have 20,000 people jumping and f*cking up our newly laid pitch this close to the start of the season.

People were moaning myself included about the state of our pitch last season because of its over use in the close season. The pitch now looks fantastic, I don't blame the club for protecting it.

You use the stands. The giant screen goes in the middle.

I have been led to believe that they are not using the pitch at the Principality Stadium as it has been prepped for the Speedway. The whole of the lower tier has been covered.

The stadium belongs to the rugby and is the only venue available big enough to hold this event on short notice ......

Apart from Cardiff City Stadium

We can't have 20,000 people jumping and f*cking up our newly laid pitch this close to the start of the season.

People were moaning myself included about the state of our pitch last season because of its over use in the close season. The pitch now looks fantastic, I don't blame the club for protecting it.

You use the stands. The giant screen goes in the middle.

I have been led to believe that they are not using the pitch at the Principality Stadium as it has been prepped for the Speedway. The whole of the lower tier has been covered.

That's ruled the CCS out even more in that case. The Welsh fans wouldn't be able to enjoy it at all with Wayne Nash and his cronies telling everyone to stop singing and to sit in your seats.

I think it's quite sensible to use the principality stadium, the weather is crap back home so they can close the roof!

Lucky millennium stadium Eh !! ??

Come on the Boy's - Cymru Forever !!!

Can see that pissing off a few fans

Just watch it at Tramshed instead

Get use to it. With Wales success in the Euros, I can see big matches now being moved to the home of Rugger in Wales. The Welsh Rugger Union will be delighted as its another profit stream for them

Get use to it. With Wales success in the Euros, I can see big matches now being moved to the home of Rugger in Wales. The Welsh Rugger Union will be delighted as its another profit stream for them

Well with around £20m made from euros the fa don't need to move games now, so one suspects that the players wishes will be paramount like it's been upto now.

Wheres the main section going to be for chanting?

Wheres the main section going to be for chanting

I got on at 10.05 in the queue and at 11.35 been told its sold out! thats Crazy

Yep. Bloody sold out already.

Wheres the main section going to be for chanting

Bloody outside by the sound of it

They should open upstairs in our stadium

They've put up additional fences and installed lighting in Coopers field. Is this for a second fanzone???