Millennium Stadium facts for kids
The Millennium Stadium is a huge sports and concert venue in Cardiff, Wales. It is also known as the Principality Stadium. This amazing stadium can hold around 74,500 people! It is famous for its special roof that can open and close. Many exciting events happen here, from big rugby and football matches to concerts by famous music stars.
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About the Principality Stadium
The Principality Stadium is one of the most famous buildings in Wales. It was built in 1999 to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Before that, the old National Stadium stood in its place. The stadium is right in the middle of Cardiff city centre. This makes it easy for people to visit.
A Stadium with a Special Roof
One of the coolest things about the Principality Stadium is its retractable roof. This means the roof can open and close! It was the first stadium in the United Kingdom to have this feature. The roof can be closed in about 20 minutes. This is great because it means events can still happen even if it rains. It also helps to make the sound inside the stadium even better during concerts.
How Big Is It?
The stadium is very large. It has 74,500 seats for fans. This makes it the second-largest stadium in the Six Nations Championship. It is also the third-largest stadium in the United Kingdom. Imagine how many people can cheer for their favourite teams or singers at once!
What Events Happen Here?
The Principality Stadium is a very busy place. It hosts many different types of events throughout the year.
Rugby Union Matches
Rugby is a very popular sport in Wales. The stadium is the home ground for the Wales national rugby union team. They play all their home matches here. These include games in the Six Nations Championship and other international matches. The atmosphere during these games is always electric!
Football Games
Even though it's mainly known for rugby, the stadium also hosts many football matches. It was the main venue for the FA Cup Final for six years. This was while Wembley Stadium was being rebuilt. The stadium also hosted the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final. This is one of the biggest football events in the world.
Other Sports
The stadium is also used for other exciting sports. It has hosted boxing matches, including fights with famous boxers like Anthony Joshua. It has also been used for motorsport events like Rally GB. Even speedway races have taken place on a special track built inside.
Music Concerts
Many world-famous music artists have performed at the Principality Stadium. Bands like U2 and singers like Paul McCartney have played huge concerts here. The stadium's design and retractable roof make it a great place for big music shows. The sound is amazing, and fans can enjoy the music no matter the weather.
Images for kids
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Map of the Millennium Stadium (south ground) and Cardiff Arms Park (north ground)
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The stadium's previous branding on the exterior of the BT Stand
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View of the stadium from Westgate Street
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Statue of Sir Tasker Watkins
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The pre-match entertainment before the Wales and Scotland match in the 2008 Six Nations Championship
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The big screen and some of the fans just after the doors opened for the semi-final between Wales and France
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The opening ceremony of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup
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The opening ceremony of the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final
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Anthony Joshua v Carlos Takam
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The set for the U2 360° Tour
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The set for Paul McCartney's Up and Coming Tour
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See also
In Spanish: Millennium Stadium para niños
