The Philharmonic Wales game-day HQ
Multi-floor city-centre venue showing every Wales international on large screens.
showing all the Wales games on large screens across different floors... source
Rugby · Cardiff, United Kingdom
Where to Watch Rugby in Cardiff, UK
Last updated July 30, 2026
League or union, finals or an autumn test, rugby fills a pub in a way little else does. These 20 venues in Cardiff carry a real signal that they show the footy.
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Rugby fan bars & game-day HQs
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Glassworks Rugby game-day HQ
City-centre watering hole a stone's throw from Principality Stadium with large-screen...
city centre watering hole, just a stones through from the Principality, with large screens showing the games... source
The City Arms Rugby game-day HQ
Beer-focused pub sitting right next to Principality Stadium on matchday.
right next to the national stadium... source
Shows Rugby week in, week out
The Gatekeeper Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews
Cant comment on food as we didnt have any. Came here before and after the rugby. Heaving before, slightly less busy after and managed to get a table. Big screens for watching sport. Right across road from... (Google review)
Owain Glyndwr Shows Rugby frequently
Large city-centre corner pub, ten minutes from Principality Stadium, showing every...
One of the larger pubs in the city centre, Owain is showing the matches on large screens... source
Great sports bar to watch the Rugby. (Google review)
O'Neill's St Mary Street Shows Rugby frequently
Irish sports bar chain outlet rated among the city's best for rugby.
one of the very best sports bars in the city... source
The Dock Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews
Great place to watch the rugby. Happy hour on cocktails as a delight. Absolutely ruined ๐... (Google review)
The Old Arcade Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews
Came to watch the NZ vs England rugby! Great atmosphere and open early enough to watch the game! Will be back to watch the Rugby championship in August! (Google review)
Walkabout Cardiff Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews
So not from the area and wanted somewhere to watch the rugby before going on to an event at Utilita . Looked them up and seemed to be a sports bar with great atmosphere with your mates for watching live sport(their... (Google review)
The Crwys Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews
We pre-booked a table to watch the rugby and for some food. Our allocated table was near the tv so we could easily see the tv and watch the game. The food was hot and very tasty (we ordered 2 x spicy burgers; and 2 x... (Google review)
The Cambrian Tap Shows Rugby frequently
Matchday-favourite tap room in the heart of the city centre.
boasts a great atmosphere on matchdays... source
Ludo Cardiff Shows Rugby frequently
Screens from the bar to the beer garden so no play is missed.
TVs everywhere, from the bar to the garden... source
lovely spot! already becoming a popular place in the centre of cardiff for all kinds of sports fans, showing F1, the football, rugby and so much more, and live music in the evenings sometimes if thats your vibe... (Google review)
Pontcanna Inn Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews
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Went here before going to Wales v Scotland rugby. Watched England v Ireland on the TVs out the back. Service in the back bar was incredible despite the crowds. Thanks very much to the excellent team... (Google review)
The Duffryn Arms Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per its own posts
๐๐ฅ WATCH LIVE WOMENโS SIX NATIONS - FINAL ROUND ๐ฅ๐ Join us at The Duffryn Arms this Sunday, 17th May for an incredible day of live rugby shown on the BIG SCREEN! ๐ป๐บ ๐ Fixtures: ๐ฎ๐น Italy ๐ Wales ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ - 12:15PM ๐ฎ๐ช... source
๐๐ฅ Watch the Gallagher Cup LIVE on TNT Sport at The Duffryn Arms! ๐ฅ๐ Catch every moment on the BIG SCREEN with an unbeatable atmosphere ๐ป๐บ ๐๏ธ PLUS , Scan and enter your chance to WIN tickets to the FINAL or follow the... source
Emboss Outdoors Shows Rugby frequently
Shows rugby regularly per its own posts
The World Cup isnโt just a sporting eventโฆ itโs a commercial opportunity โฝ๏ธ๐ Every few years, venues fill up, screens go up, and demand for outdoor seating skyrockets - yet most outdoor spaces are still underused. At... source
Venues that hosted Rugby screenings
Arms Park Fanzone Hosted Rugby screenings
Official Guinness fan zone hosted for Wales home internationals at Cardiff Arms Park.
hosting their Guinness Fanzone for the home matches against Ireland (Sat 4th Feb) and England (Sat 25th Feb) source
Porto's Hosted Rugby screenings
Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts
SIX NATIONS AT PORTOโS ๐ Six Nations is here , and Portoโs is the perfect stop before the game and after the final whistle. Weโre located right in the heart of Cardiff, just a short walk from the stadium. Join us for... source
On the River Hosted Rugby screenings
Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts
Whilst we hope you wonโt need the woolies and our roof will be open, weโve got the Summer International Rugby Campaign coming up, here are the key dates: Saturday 27th June - Wales v Barbarians - 2pm Saturday 4th July... source
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Frequently asked questions
- What pub is showing the rugby in Cardiff?
- 20 venues in Cardiff have a real, checkable signal that they show rugby: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
- Where can I watch the big rugby matches in Cardiff?
- The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 3 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 14 show rugby week in, week out; 3 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
- When are the next Rugby matches?
- Next up: NRL 2026 Regular Season Concludes (Round 27) on Sun 6 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed). Some venues follow one code and some show both, so the sections below separate the club and fan-group locals from the pubs that simply have it on every week.
- How is this Rugby list for Cardiff put together?
- It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Cardiff list as new evidence appears.