Bristol Bears Big Day Out
Bristol Bears Big Day out is coming back to Cardiff for 2026! Whether you’re supporting the Bears or Harlequins, this page will provide you with the key details you need to make match day travel smoother.
Fixtures
| Match | KO | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bears v Harlequins | Women's kick off - 12.30 Men's kick off - 15:30 | Saturday 28 March 2026 | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
Car park closures
Riverside car park closed from 20:00 27 March 2026 to 04:00 29 March 2026.
Penarth Road car park closed from 06:00 25 March 2026 to 04:00 29 March 2026.
Cardiff Bus Interchange
The Cardiff Bus Interchange will close in line with road closures: 11:00 to 20:00.
Taxi rank changes
Saunders Road taxi rank will close between 10:45 - 23:59.
Post-event
 | Buy Before You BoardYou must buy your ticket before getting on the train. To save time later, buy a return ticket on your way in. You can also buy your ticket on the TfW app or website tfw.wales. Revenue Protection Inspectors will be doing ticket checks before and after the game. |
 | Post-match queueA post-match queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station. Passenger numbers will be restricted for return journeys, please be patient. |
 | Public safetyAnyone under the influence of alcohol who is considered a threat to their own or public safety will be refused travel. |
 | Anyone who uses abusive language or threatening behaviour towards our customers or colleagues will also be refused travel. |
Last services post-event
| Destination | Departure time |
|---|---|
| Taunton | 19:00 |
| Fareham | 19:30 |
| Nottingham | 20:00 |
| Manchester Piccadilly | 20:10 |
| London Paddington | 20:22 |
| Westbury | 20:30 |
| Derby | 20:49 |
| Cheltenham Spa | 21:10 |
| Shrewsbury | 22:15 |
| Coryton | 22:18 |
| Carmarthen | 22:27 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 22:30 |
| Rhymney | 22:35 |
| Aberdare | 22:41 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | 22:47 |
| Treherbert | 23:00 |
| Penarth | 23:08 |
| Caerphilly | 23:11 |
| Ebbw Vale Town | 23:14 |
| Gloucester | 23:18 |
| Maesteg | 23:22 (Bus) |
| Ystrad Mynach | 23:22 |
| Hereford | 23:23 |
| Barry Island | 23:30 |
| Pontypridd | 23:43 |
Keeping our customers safe during events
Major events can result in more people than usual using our services. We’ll take extra steps to keep our customers travelling safely and reliably.
