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The following is a list of stadiums in Wales , in order by capacity. The list only includes stadiums and grounds that have been built and remain in use, with a capacity of at least 2,000 temporary seating included. The ground of successful Welsh club The New Saints is not included because it is in England, not Wales (Park Hall).
| Stadium | Seated capacity | Location | Sport(s) hosted | Tenants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principality Stadium | 73,931 [1] | Cardiff | Rugby Union | Wales national rugby union team |  |
| Cardiff City Stadium | 33,280 [2] | Football | Cardiff City FC, Wales national football team |  | |
| Swansea.com Stadium | 21,000 [3] | Swansea | Football, Rugby Union | Ospreys, Swansea City AFC |  |
| Sophia Gardens | 16,000 [4] | Cardiff | Cricket | Glamorgan County Cricket Club |  |
| Parc y Scarlets | 14,000 [5] | Carmarthenshire | Rugby Union | Llanelli RFC, Scarlets |  |
| STōK CaeRas | 13,341 [6] | Wrexham | Football | Wrexham AFC |  |
| Cardiff Arms Park | 12,500[ citation needed ] | Cardiff | Rugby Union | Cardiff Rugby |  |
| Stadium | Seated capacity | Location | Sport(s) hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool Park | 8,800 | Pontypool | Rugby Union |
| Rodney Parade | 5,744 | Victoria | Rugby Union,football |
| Deva Stadium | 5,500 | Sealand | Football |
| St Helen's Ground | 4,500 | Uplands | Rugby Union, cricket |
| Royal Welsh Showground | 4,000 | Llanelwedd | Show jumping |
| Newport Stadium | 3,246 | Liswerry | Football, athletics, Rugby union |
| The Gnoll | 3,200 | Neath | Rugby union, cricket |
| Ice Arena Wales | 3,088 | Grangetown | Ice hockey |
| Sardis Road | 3,000 | Pontypridd | Rugby union |
| Talbot Athletic Ground | 3,000 | Port Talbot | Rugby union |
| Jenner Park Stadium | 2,650 | Barry | Football |
| Stadiwm CSM | 2,580 | Colwyn Bay | Rugby league, Rugby union, athletics |
| Cardiff International Sports Stadium | 2,553 | Canton | Athletics,Rugby union,Football |
| Cwmbran Stadium | 2,200 | Llantarnam | Athletics, football |
| Stadium | Seated capacity |
|---|---|
| National Stadium | 47,500 |
| Ninian Park | 13,178 |
| St Helen's Ground | 10,500 |
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