WWE descends on Cardiff on Saturday, September 3rd, for what is set to be the biggest wrestling event to take place in the United Kingdom in more than three decades. In fact it’ll be exactly thirty years since SummerSlam ’92 took over at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The Principality Stadium is expected to welcome around 60,000 wrestling fans from around the world, and with pre-sale tickets set to go on sale very soon, here is everything you need to know in order to pick up the hottest ticket in town.
The name of the show was exclusively revealed by WWE Superstar DREW MCINTYRE during a WWE Live event at London’s O2 Arena. Drew, the first-ever British WWE Champion, said of the announcement……..
“The city of Cardiff is ready for WWE Clash at the Castle on September 3rd, and I know that everyone in Wales, across the UK and around the entire world is ready to make history with us, too. Get your tickets and be part of the magic. I can’t wait to hear just how loud Principality Stadium can get.”
John Porco, WWE Senior Vice President, Live Events added……..
“Principality Stadium is the perfect place for a major event, hosting our amazing fans from Wales, throughout all of Europe, and around the world. The weekend will be filled with a variety of WWE experiences that we believe will leave a lasting memory, on par with SummerSlam at Wembley Stadium in 1992.”
Welsh Government Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething said……..
“Wales will provide an iconic location for WWE’s return to the UK after 30 years and showcase our country to a global audience of millions, including extended reach in the USA. This is set to be the perfect addition to a huge year of sport, entertainment and culture in Wales that will attract people from across the globe to experience what our country has to offer.”
Mark Williams, Principality Stadium Manager told us…….
“We’re extremely proud that Principality Stadium has been chosen by WWE to host this major event, which is testament to the stadium’s reputation as a world class venue. Principality Stadium is unique in its position at the heart of the city centre, which will undoubtedly offer WWE fans an unrivalled event experience both inside and outside of the stadium and bring great benefit to the wider city of Cardiff.”
Tickets for WWE Clash at The Castle are on general sale right now and you can find the best seats HERE.
There are also some ‘Experience Packages” available, but hold tight. These experiences include front row seats, a chance to meet & greet with WWE superstars, and commemorative merchandise.
A lot of fans are taken aback at the cost of some of these experiences. A top-tier package with front row seats, 5-star hotel accommodation and all the bells and whistles is going to set you back £4,500, and if there’s two of you………… You get the picture.
The lowest price package is still around £2,500.
There will also be additional events and activities taking place around the big weekend which will be announced in the coming weeks. As soon as we know, we’ll let you know too.
Of course at this stage we don’t know exactly who we’ll see but all eyes will be on these guys…….
Here’s a few travel tips if you aren’t a regular visitor to the centre of Cardiff.
- Cardiff Central is the nearest station to Principality Stadium and operates mainline services from West Wales, the Midlands, the South Coast and London
- Cardiff Queen Street Station is a 15-minute walk to the east of the Stadium and offers local rail services across Cardiff and from the South Wales Valleys
- For visitors traveling from London, there are hourly train services from London Paddington and the total journey time is just 2 hours. Other travel times for popular train routes are:
- Newport (15 minutes)
- Bristol (50 minutes)
- Swansea (55 minutes)
Coach parking on event days is usually located at Sophia Gardens which is just a five minute walk away from Principality Stadium, following the river.
There is no dedicated spectator car parking at, or near, Principality Stadium on event days but there is plenty of parking available in Cardiff City Centre itself. When planning travel and parking for an event at Principality Stadium please check with Cardiff Council for further details on road closures that may be in operation.
There is accessible parking close to the Stadium. Please book this in advance to ensure you have a space.
If you live in or are staying in Cardiff, walking to the stadium is your best option. If you are staying in the Cardiff Bay area you can also take a water taxi during the daytime to the City Centre, or hop onboard the number 6 BayCar.
WWE Clash At The Castle will be broadcast live on the WWE Network which costs £9.99 per month for subscribers.
In America the WWE Network is part of Peacock.
