Which is the perfect Christmas fixture for you?

This December, Cardiff Arms Park plays host to a truly unmissable month of action but which fixture is the perfect one for you?

Whether you are looking for a festive day out with the family, a lively European night under the lights or all the fire and passion of a Welsh derby?

For the family and to be a part of history – Cardiff Rugby vs Ulster Rugby:

Don’t just witness history, be a part of it… and bring the family for our special Sesquicentennial Season double-header on Saturday, December 5.

At 3pm the firsts take on Ulster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship and then at 6pm, the Rags face Newport in a rematch of that very first fixture in 1876.

26.12.25 – Cardiff Rugby v Dragons RFC – United Rugby Championship –

It will be the first time we wear our iconic skull & crossbones jersey, hundreds of players are joining us to take part in the celebrations and will parade the pitch at half-time and we are encouraging supporters to wear their finest retro stash.

Best for families, long-standing supporters and lovers of heritage.

For a night out – Cardiff Rugby vs Bath Rugby

Cardiff are back in the top tier of European rugby and on Saturday, December 12, they take on Bath Rugby in THE heavyweight clash of the weekend.

Watch the Blue & Blacks take on the Blue, Black & White as two true icons of European rugby collide under the floodlights at 8pm. It’s the perfect Saturday night social ahead of Christmas.

Such is the demand, only a handful of Early Bird tickets remain. 

Best for Saturday night socials, lovers of Anglo-Welsh showdowns, seeing the stars.

16.12.23 – Cardiff Rugby v Bath Rugby, Investec Champions Cup – Ben Thomas of Cardiff Rugby takes on Tom de Glanville of Bath Rugby

For Welsh derby bragging rights – Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC

The Blue & Blacks face the Dragons in back-to-back Welsh derbies, the first at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, December 19.

It’s a 3pm kick-off and one for the whole family, which is sure to sell out. Make sure you get your tickets early to avoid missing out and enjoy the best possible price.

Cardiff have won their first two Welsh derbies of the season and the Dragons double will be massive in the season ahead. Your support can make all the difference.

Best for families and traditionalists looking for their Christmas derby fix.

26.12.25 – Cardiff Rugby v Dragons RFC, United Rugby Championship – Cardiff Rugby club mascot Buiser

For banishing the January Blues – Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys

The Blue & Blacks enjoyed an emphatic victory over the Ospreys on Halloween, but can they repeat the feat on home turf?

Okay, it’s not December but following all the excesses of Christmas, we take on the Swansea-based club on Saturday, January 2 at 5:30pm.

Public transport will be back up and running, and it’s the perfect way to blow off the cobwebs after New Year’s Eve and banish the January blues.

Best for kicking off the New Year in the best possible fashion… at Cardiff Arms Park.

31.10.26. Ospreys v Cardiff Rugby, BKT United Rugby Championship – Tom Bowen of Cardiff Rugby dives in to score his second try

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