Matchday Guide | Cardiff City vs. Norwich City

Club News

29th July

We begin the 2022/23 campaign with a home fixture against recently relegated Norwich City!

Cardiff City vs. Norwich City. Saturday, July 30th, 2022. Kick-off: 3pm

Tickets

We can't wait to welcome supporters back to Cardiff City Stadium after three months without a home fixture!

Tickets for our season opener against the Canaries are available to purchase now, starting at just £21 for adults and £9 for U16s! Click here to secure your seat.

The Ticket Office will be open on matchday from 10am until half-time. If visiting the Ticket Office before kick-off, supporters are asked to arrive as early as possible, taking possible queue times into consideration. Please note that the preferred method of payment is by card.

Find full 2022/23 Match Ticket pricing here, with our match against Norwich City listed as a gold category fixture.

Industrial action | Saturday 30th July

Please be aware that due to planned industrial action, railway timetables will be severely disrupted on Saturday, 30th July.

Great Western Railway will be running an extremely limited service on matchday, with services starting later and finishing much earlier than usual. Click here for more information.

Transport for Wales will be running a full timetable, but services are likely be impacted by strike action at other train operating companies. This could result in short-notice cancellations and changes. Find full information here.

Supporters are advised to plan their journey to Cardiff City Stadium in advance, leave more time than usual and, if possible, avoid travelling by train on matchday.

Arriving at Cardiff City Stadium

Supporters are encouraged to arrive at Cardiff City Stadium in good time, so as to enter the ground as easily as possible ahead of kick-off at 3pm.

The gates at CCS will open at 1:30pm – 90 minutes before kick-off against Norwich City. Hospitality areas will open at 12:30pm.

Limited matchday parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at £10 per car. Payments will be cash only and car parks will close one hour before kick-off.

Superstore | 2022/23 home kit out now!

Get your hands on our 2022/23 New Balance home kit at the recently refurbished Cardiff City SuperStore!

Alongside our new home strip, which is now available in Women's sizes for the first time, City supporters can also pick up our new range of 2022/23 training wear!

The Superstore will be opening its doors from 10am on Saturday, giving City supporters plenty of time to visit before entering CCS! The Superstore will then reopen for half an hour after the final whistle.

Can’t get down to CCS on Saturday? Don’t worry – get your online order in here!

The Bluebird - official matchday programme...

The Bluebird | Back for 2022/23!

Cardiff City FC’s Official Matchday Programme returns for the new season, 113 years since its inception, with a new look and feel for the 2022/23 campaign.

Available in its traditional print format as well as digitally, The Bluebird can be picked up from a number of dedicated programme booths and sales points around Cardiff City Stadium on matchdays, priced at just £3.50 a copy.

You can download a digital version of The Bluebird ahead of every home game, courtesy of Zeeon! Click here to get your digital edition, priced at just £1.99!

Find out more information about edition one, which features an exclusive interview with Romaine Sawyers, here.

Cardiff City FC Disabled Supporters Association - Memberships available!

After a successful season in 2021/22, Cardiff City FC's Disabled Supporters Association are looking ahead to the new campaign.

This season, the DSA's major campaign focuses on 'Hidden Disabilities', with City supporters encouraged to visit the DSA's tea room on Level 3 of CCS, on the corner of the Grandstand and the Canton Stand!

Alongside their work on matchdays, the DSA will be continuing their connection with the Neuro & Spinal Specialised Rehab Unit at Llandough Hospital this season, making use of the sensory room at Cardiff City Stadium.

New members are always welcome to join the DSA - simply click here to download a Membership Form.

The Level Playing Field 'Annual Fan Survey' is also available for all supporters to complete! Click here to fill in the survey before the deadline of Saturday, 6th August.

Ahead of Kick-Off

Once inside CCS, you will be able to purchase food and drink from the stadium kiosks located around the concourses.

Please note: Payments at kiosks around CCS will be cashless throughout the season.

Following a change to policy, E-cigarettes/vaporisers are no longer permitted to be used in the seating bowl at CCS. Supporters who wish to use these devices are welcome to leave the ground at half-time to do so.

Audio Description Commentary Service

Cardiff City Football Club is delighted to continue the audio description commentary service at Cardiff City Stadium to promote access for all football fans this season. The service, provided by Alan March Sport Ltd, will be available at all future home fixtures also.

The free to use service for blind and vision impaired spectators will be available to both home and visiting fans, with our team of trained audio describers keeping up with play to the second to ensure listeners know exactly where the ball is and what is happening on the pitch.

To register your interest and book a receiver, email ben.jones@cardiffcityfc.co.uk ahead of Saturday's match. Click here for more information.

Canton Stand - The Semantics

Playing in the Canton Stand before Saturday's match are The Semantics!

Proud Cardiff City fans, the Semantics have enjoyed playing at Cardiff City Stadium every year since 2015.

Playing anything from Johnny Cash to Daft Punk, The Semantics enjoy playing at a range of locations, from CCS to private parties.

Jay Bothroyd returns to CCS!

Ahead of kick-off on Saturday, we'll be joined by former City striker, Jay Bothroyd!

Jay will be speaking to supporters in the Grandstand at 1:45pm, before joining Rhydian-Bowen Phillips on the Legends Stage in the Ninian Stand at 2pm.

Just before kick-off, Jay will be going live on Cardiff City TV for a pre-match interview!

Cardiff City Football Club is proud to continue its partnership with HerGameToo.

HerGameToo was setup in 2021 to help fight sexist abuse in football.

If you become aware of any forms of discrimination on matchday, please do not hesitate to anonymously contact the HerGameToo textline on 07554 158 224.

Find more here.