Bristol have introduced they may host considered one of their ‘house’ Gallagher Premiership fixtures subsequent season at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The Bears will stage spherical 16 of their home league marketing campaign within the Welsh capital in Could subsequent yr towards a yet-to-be-named opponent.
A Bristol assertion learn: “We’re excited to launch ‘Large Day Out’ as Bristol Bears takes a house Gallagher Premiership fixture to one of many world’s prime rugby arenas, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, for the very first time in 2024-25.
“Bears followers can sit up for a mouthwatering event in Spherical 16 on the afternoon of Saturday, Could 10 (time to be confirmed), with the opposition to be revealed when the league fixtures are launched subsequent Tuesday, July 23.
“By taking a house recreation to a 75,000-capacity worldwide stadium, we are going to ship a world-class occasion on and off the sector to achieve new audiences and develop our business income according to Premiership Rugby’s massive recreation technique following the success of Harlequins’ and Saracens’ marquee fixtures.”
Saracens have performed their final 4 ‘house’ Premiership fixtures towards native rivals Harlequins at Wembley, London Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (twice), with the final two video games attracting crowds of 55,000 and 61,000.
Bristol added match tickets will go on sale subsequent Tuesday and “have ensured that every one of our Season Ticket holders can entry a few of the finest seats in the home in Classes A, B, C or D”.