Ahead of tonight's big United Rugby Championship derby clash with Cardiff Rugby at Rodney Parade, we bring you the latest Match Day Guide with all you need to know ahead of the game...
Travel:
Travelling by Car
From the West: Please take Junction 26 from the M4 before taking the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road (A4041). Then proceed through the next 2 sets of traffic lights, keeping to the left-hand lane at the roundabout before taking the second exit off the roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first exit (across the River Usk) before bearing right onto Chepstow Road. Once on Chepstow Road, take the first right onto Cedar Road followed by the next right onto Corporation Road and the first left onto Grafton Road. Rodney Parade is then situated on the left hand side.
From the East: Please take Junction 26 from the M4 before taking the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road (A4041). Then proceed through the next 2 sets of traffic lights, keeping to the left-hand lane at the roundabout before taking the second exit off the roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first exit (across the River Usk) before bearing right onto Chepstow Road. Once on Chepstow Road, take the first right onto Cedar Road followed by the next right onto Corporation Road and the first left onto Grafton Road. Rodney Parade is then situated on the left hand side.
Car Parking
Please note, that unfortunately there is no car parking availability at Rodney Parade. For parking please follow directions for the City Centre once you have departed the Motorway. Car parks at both Friars Walk and Kingsway are a short walk across the Millennium River Bridge.
Travelling by Train
Newport Train Station is an approximate 10–15-minute walk to Rodney Parade. For Train timetables or any details regarding Transport for Wales please visit the Homepage | TfW.
In addition, Transport for Wales have recently launched a new facility to monitor train capacities. This function can be found on the TFW Capacity Checker | TfW.
Travelling by Supporter Coach
Newport Transport facilitate a Coach and Minibus parking facility, at £35 and £15 respectively. They are situated on 160 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0WF; adject to Rodney Parade and therefore an ideal location for visiting supporters.
Newport Transport can be contact at sales@newporttransport.co.uk or 01633670563. Please note, that all bookings are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Supporter Information:
Order of Events
- 10:00 Ticket Office Opens
- 10:00 Stadium Store Opens
- 17:00 Marquee Bar Opens
- 17:00 Fan Zone Opens
- 17:05 Hospitality Opens
- 17:35 Turnstiles Opens
- 18:15 Player Q&A in Marquee
- 19:35 Kick Off
- 20:15 Half Time*
- 20:20 Half Time Activities – Including a Furry Mascot Race!
- 21:10 Full Time*
- 21:40 Stadium Store & Ticket Office Closes*
*Subject to Fixture Timings.
Ticketing Information
Tickets for the Welsh derby fixture against Cardiff Rugby can be purchased by clicking HERE or call the Ticket Office for more information on 01633 670690 during office hours.
Compeed Fan Zone
Rodney Parade will be hosting the Compeed Fan Zone from 5pm. The Fan Zone will host a Big Screen showing sport throughout the evening. A variety of catering and beverage outlets with various promotions will run throughout the day, with the addition of a new Gin & Fizz outlet. Entrance to the Fan Zone is via the main gates at Rodney Parade.
Cashless Stadium
Please note, that all bars inside Rodney Parade are completely cashless. However, the stadium bars will accept all major Debit and Credit Cards.
Stadium Smoking Policy
Rodney Parade is a smoke-free stadium and smoking, or the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted within the stands. Supporters may smoke and use electronic cigarettes within the designated smoking area – your nearest steward will be able to point you to the nearest smoking area. Supporters are not able to exit and re-enter the stadium for any reasons.
