Dragons RFC face Connacht Rugby at Rodney Parade in the BKT United Rugby Championship this Saturday evening - below is all your match day information to enjoy your day supporting the Men of Gwent...
Supporter Information
Ticketing Information
Half Season Memberships as well as tickets for our BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures with Connacht and Scarlets can be purchased by clicking HERE in advance of kick-off or by visiting the Ticket Office from 10am on match day.
KLA Fan Zone Activities
From 5.15pm the KLA Fan Zone Marquee bar will open with a special drink offer: 50p off pints between 6pm and 7pm. Draught alcohol pints only. Excludes Season Member discounts. Please drink responsibly.
In addition to the various match day activations in, a selection of senior players will be on hand between 6pm and 7pm in the marquee for a meet and greet session – so grab your autographs and photos.
Get festive with us
It’s our big pre-Christmas game at Rodney Parade as we welcome Connacht. Chance to win – wear a Christmas jumper and win FREE a drink. We’ll be giving out vouchers to lucky fans.
We have a wide range of festive food on offer at outlets around the stadium and the Grinch (courtesy of Little Kingdom) will be making an appearance to give out some goodies.
Retail Promotions
The Dragons RFC home, away and European kit, plus our training range for the 2025/26 season, long sleeve cotton away jersey and Christmas jumper, will be available to purchase in the Stadium Store from 10am.
Rodney’s Bar
Rodney’s Bar is open – over 12s only – from 5.45pm. Please enter via Gate 6. Special Offer – 50p off pints between 6pm and 7pm. Draught alcohol pints only. Excludes Season Member discounts. Please drink responsibly.
Pre-match Light Show
Make sure you head to your seats or terrace spot early as drop the lights for our pre-match show!
Cashless Stadium
The stadium opens at 6.15pm. 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:
- Take Junction 26 from the M4
- Take 3rd Exit off Roundabout onto Malpas Road
- Take 2nd Exit off Roundabout
- At Next Roundabout take 1st Exit across River Usk
- At Next Traffic Lights bear Right onto Chepstow Road
- Take 1st Right onto Cedar Road Take 1st Right onto Corporation Road
- Take 1st Left onto Grafton Road
- Rodney Parade is on your Left.
From the East:
- Take Junction 25a from the M4
- Take 1st Exit off Roundabout onto Heidenheim Way
- Take 1st Exit off Flyover Take 2nd Exit off Roundabout
- At Next Roundabout take 1st Exit across River Usk
- At Next Traffic Lights bear Right onto Chepstow Road
- Take 1st Right onto Cedar Road
- Take 1st Right onto Corporation Road
- Take 1st Left onto Grafton Road
- Rodney Parade is on your Left.
Car Parking
Please note that unfortunately there is no Car Parking availability at Rodney Parade, unless pre-booked.
There are several public car parks in the City Centre within a short walking distance of Rodney Parade.
- Kingsway (Multistorey) Open until midnight, NP20 1EX
- Friars Walk Car Park, open 24 hours NP20 1EA
- Riverfront - NP20 1HG
- Emlyn Street - NP20 1ES
- Clarence Car park (multi storey)
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
Check out our new train planner HERE provided by Train Split.
Newport Train Station is an approximate 10–15-minute walk to Rodney Parade. 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, all bookings are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Tickets for our home BKT United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures are on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours
