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The Millennium Stadium is a sports stadium located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The stadium is the national stadium of Wales, and the home of the Wales national rugby union team. It was originally built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup, and has hposted many major sporting events since.

Millennium stadium in Wales

The stadium is also used for the national football team. Between 2001 and 2006, the FA Cup Final was moved to Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, due to Wembley’s rebuilding and reconstruction.

The stadium has a total seating capacity of 73,931. It is the second-largest stadium in the world with a fully retractable roof.

Major Events Held at the Millennium Stadium

Here are just some of the recent major sporting events that have been held at the Millennium Stadium:

• 1999 Rugby World Cup
• 2001-2006 FA Cup final
• The Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain
• The Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain
• 2007 Rugby World Cup (pool match)
• 2013 Rugby League World Cup
• 2015 Rugby World Cup
• 2017 UEFA Champions League Final

Related Pages

• More UK stadiums
• All stadiums list
• Top-10 largest stadiums in the world
• Sport in the UK

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