Dragons RFC continue the BKT United Rugby Championship season with a home clash against Hollywoodbets Sharks at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.15pm). Here is all you need to know about this weekend's huge derby game in Newport...
Supporter Information
Ticketing Information
Seasons Memberships as well as tickets for all our BKT United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures can be purchased by clicking HERE or by visiting the Ticket Office from 10am on match day.
Family Activities
From 12.30pm the marquee bar will open while a range of inflatable activities will also be open from 1.15pm for young fans across the Training Pitch (accessible from Fan Zone and Main Gate). In addition to the various match day activations in the marquee, a selection of senior players – including Aaron Wainwright, Harri Ackerman and Che Hope - will be on hand from 4.15pm in the marquee for a Q&A session for autographs and photos.
Retail Promotions
The Dragons RFC new home kit and training range for the 2024/25 season 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 on Match Day.
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.
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 Car 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 two of our partners on match days. Travel with Newport Transport on match days – just show your membership card. For more information on Newport Bus visit https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Fans can also travel with Stagecoach South Wales! Fans looking to get to Rodney Parade can catch either services 23, 50, 56, 151, X15, or X24. Season Members must show their card to the driver to get free travel on match day. For more information on Stagecoach South Wales visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-wales
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.
Tickets for all BKT URC home games on sale NOW – click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours.
Season Memberships for the 2024/25 season are remain on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy today and make the best savings!
