Millenium Stadium - better than Wembley? (Millennium Stadium (Cardiff))

Member Name: mrsgladwin

Product:	Millennium Stadium (Cardiff)
Date:	14/05/09 (40 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great atmosphere, state of the art stadium

Disadvantages: Can be tricky to park if you chose to drive

I have only been to the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff once, but would love any excuse to go back again. I went with my family in 2004 to watch the rugby league challenge cup final between my beloved St Helens versus Wigan Warriors. Cardiff wasn't exactly known as a rugby league city (this is before the Millenium Magic weekend was thought up) but the atmosphere in and around the stadium was electric.

We, like many, arrived on the train as we had heard that it was difficult to drive to and park. The train station is a really short distance from the stadium. The stadium itself is impressive, from unobstructed views from any seat to the retractable roof allowing protection from bad weather. The atmosphere was immense, due to the structure of the stadium (you feel as if you are sat in a bowl) the noise from the fans was almost deafening, just what you need to get you pumped up for the game.

Is it better than Wembley? I have been to both the old and the new Wembley's and although no stadium can offer the same thrill as walking up Wembley Way, the Millenium Stadium is superior in every other way. Maybe because it was a local derby, maybe it was because we won, but either way I rate the Millenium Stadium as the best I have ever been to.

Summary: Retractable roof, great views, amazing atmosphere like no other stadium