Dragons RFC face Scarlets Rugby at Rodney Parade in our final pre-season fixture ahead of the new BKT United Rugby Championship season in Newport this Saturday afternoon - below is all your match day information to enjoy your day supporting the Men of Gwent...
Supporter Information
Ticketing Information
Seasons Memberships as well as tickets for Scarlets and our opening BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Hollywoodbets Sharks can be purchased by clicking HERE or by visiting the Ticket Office from 10am on match day. Season Members with any membership card issues should contact the Ticket Office before match day on ticketing@dragonsrfc.wales
Due to huge ticket sales in the last few days and anticipated adverse weather conditions, the two main stands and Candleston Homes Terrace will now be open.
Supporters are advised of the following changes:
- North Stand: This will be closed due to the anticipated adverse weather. Ticket holders are asked to enter via Gate 3 and proceed to the Candleston Homes Stand which will be unreserved seating.
- South Stand: This will be closed due to the anticipated adverse weather. Ticket holders asked to enter via Gate 3 and proceed to the Candleston Homes Stand which will be unreserved seating.
- Bisley Stand: Ticket holders and Season Members in this stand are advised that it will be open as normal – via Gate 4 - with unreserved seating allocated on a first come, first seated basis.
- Candleston Homes Stand - Season Members: You are asked to enter via Gate 3 and take your place in the Candleston Homes Stand. This will be unreserved seating for this game.
- Candleston Homes Terrace - Season Members: The terrace will now be open for this game. You are asked to enter via Gate 3.
- Rodney’s Bar: Supporters wishing to use this bar on match day are asked to enter via Gate 6 and then take a seat in the Bisley Stand.
Family Activities
A Dragons Community U7s festival will be taking place on the outside field from 12.30pm. From 1pm the marquee bar will open. In addition to the various match day activations in, a selection of senior players will be on hand from 1:45pm in the marquee for a Q&A session for autographs and photos. Enjoy half-time games as six local teams play as part of a community festival.
Retail Promotions
The Dragons RFC home and alternate kit, plus our training range for the 2025/26 season, will be available to purchase in the Stadium Store from 10am.
Rodney’s Bar
Rodney’s Bar is now available to all – with an over 12s policy – and will be open from 1pm. Keep checking our social channels for drinks offer.
Park in at the Bike Hub
We now have nine cycle storage spaces at Rodney Parade for fans to safely store their bike during a game if they wish too. To pre-book a space clicking the link HERE
Cashless Stadium
The stadium opens at 12.30pm. 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 pre-season clash with Scarlets Rugby - plus our 2025 fixtures in the BKT United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup - are on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours.
