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Millennium Stadium

Imagine a giant roof that opens and closes! This is Wales' biggest stadium, where amazing sports and concerts happen!

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Millennium Stadium before Wales vs Fiji

Millennium Stadium before Wales vs Fiji

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Millennium Stadium 6 Nations
Cardiff Castle and Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium Cardiff 2006
inside Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium, 4 August 2012
WRC Rally GB 2006 - Cardiff Millennium Stadium SS13 - Citroen
Departing Cardiff Central Station - Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium panoramic view
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Millennium Stadium (aerial view)
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Key Facts

Location
Cardiff, Wales.
Year Opened
1999.
Seating Capacity
73,931 people.
Coolest Feature
It has a roof that can open and close.
Fun Fact
It's so big, it's the fourth largest stadium in the entire United Kingdom!

Meet the Giant of Cardiff!

This is the Millennium Stadium, also called the Principality Stadium now. It's the biggest stadium in all of Wales, a country in the United Kingdom. Think of it like a super-duper playground for grown-ups, but way bigger!

It's in the city of Cardiff and is famous for its amazing retractable roof that can open or close, like a giant umbrella. It's home to the Welsh rugby team, who are super strong players!

Where Did This Big Place Come From?

This amazing stadium was built a little while ago, opening in 1999. It was made to host a huge rugby party called the Rugby World Cup. Before this stadium, there was an older one, but it wasn't big enough for all the excited fans. So, they built this new, super-modern place with a roof that could open and close. It cost a lot of money, like buying over 100,000 toys!

Why It's So Super Special!

This stadium is important because it's where Wales plays its biggest rugby games. It can hold almost 74,000 people, which is more than all the students in 300 schools put together! It's also one of the biggest stadiums in the whole United Kingdom. Plus, it has a roof that can open and close, which is super rare and makes it special for all kinds of weather.

What Happens Inside?

Lots of exciting things happen here! Rugby matches are the main event, with the Welsh team playing their best. But it's not just rugby! Big concerts with famous singers have happened here, and even car races have used parts of the stadium. It's also been used for big football games, like when teams from all over Europe play to be the best. It's a place for everyone to cheer!

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