It’s a Welsh derby day as Dragons RFC face Ospreys Rugby in Round 5 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade this Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm) – and ahead of the derby we have your guide to all that is happening in and around our home...
Ticketing Information
Seasons Tickets, as well as tickets for our URC fixtures against Ospreys and Scarlets and EPCR Challenge Cup ties with Oyonnax and Cell C Sharks, can be purchased by clicking HERE or call the Ticket Office for more information on 01633 670690 during office hours.
KLA Community Fan Zone – Pre-match entertainment
The Dragons Choir will be performing live in the Marquee from 3.45pm, as a precursor to the Player Q&A session with Harri Keddie and Corey Baldwin at 4.15pm. Supporters will then have the opportunity to meet Dragons senior squad members, Taine Basham and Jordan Williams, in the Stadium Store from 4:30pm.
RAF Abseil Pre-match
We will be joined by special guests, the RAF, for Saturday’s fixture with the match ball being abseiled in before kick-off. Supporters are encouraged to take their seats in good time prior to the teams walk out.
Retail Promotions
In addition to the Dragons RFC Training Range 23/24, both the home and away replica kit will be available to purchase in the stadium store from 10am.
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.
Have any Questions?
If you have any queries regarding your match day at Rodney Parade or if there is anything we can assist with, please feel free to contact us at info@dragonsrfc.wales. Alternatively, please keep an eye out for our “Here to Help” Team on match day, who can assist with any queries.
Travel Information
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.
Travelling by Car 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 Bus
Season Members are reminded they qualify for FREE travel with Newport Transport on match days – just show your membership card. For more information on Newport Bus click HERE
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.
