Tackle Cardiff's Sporting Scene

If you're a big sports fan and find yourself seeking out a holiday based on what a destination has to offer in the way of big sporting events, look no further than the capital of Wales, Cardiff. A hub for many sporting activities, Cardiff is a main player in the British sports scene and has a team for just about everything - which means it also plays host to a plethora of exciting events and competitions.

One of the biggest sports in Cardiff is rugby, with the Cardiff Arms Park being one of the most famous rugby stadiums in the world. Here, union games take place and it's definitely a must-visit stadium if you're a fan of rugby. Wales has many rugby clubs, with several based in Cardiff, and a trip to this city offers an exciting chance to experience the thrill of the game alongside other dedicated fans. Whether you cheer on the Cardiff Blues and the Cardiff RFC or the visiting team, however, is up to you.

Another big sport in Cardiff is, of course, football. Football is a somewhat international love that has spread across the globe, from the biggest cities to the smallest rural communities. You never have to travel far to meet football fans and, in Cardiff, you never have to wait too long before the next big game swings around and you can enjoy thousands of like-minded football fans to take in some of Wales' best players battling it out with challenging teams from near and far.

If you prefer your ball games to be conducted with a bat, there's myriad opportunities to take in cricket, tennis and baseball, with the latter in particular being exceedingly popular. Cardiff is a centre for the British baseball scene and hosts several big baseball games throughout the year - including the competitive Wales versus England match, which swaps between locations in both countries and has been won every year by Wales since 1995.

If you're planning a stay in hotels in Cardiff and you're a big sports fan, it could be worth checking out when the next big sporting events you want to see will be taking place. That way, you'll be able to enjoy the big game not on the television but in person and, best of all, you'll have a whole new city to explore when full time is called. Cardiff offers a lot more to visitors than sports - which you'll undoubtedly find out during your trip.