I'm considering coming to Cardiff next week for the opening game - but I didn't buy a ticket in advance as I wasn't sure what I was going to be doing that day.

Anyone know if you can pay on the gate as a 'walk up'?

Cheers.

You'll probably be able to buy from the ticket office on the day. May be better getting one via the website though. Plenty of time left, just in case the office isn't open.

Don't see why not.

Don't forget though, if you've only got 1 ticket you can only watch one of the games. You either have to leave or turn your back for the other.

Boom and also Tish

Thanks guys... yes I'll just turn my back on the second one

Sad to think if this was the opening game of the union world cup all the tickets would have sold out months ago

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lets not forget, the football and rugby union sell a lot of tickets to corporate audiences

It's not just floating fans for the game in Wales though. It's the Logistics.

I understand the reason Wales was selected for this game. They paid the money and they had to have a game.

But it is one of the more difficult locations to get to. Wembley is easier to get to most of the UK.

Given that, it will still probably beat previous openers. The only point of contention is by how much and whether is will be enough for those who want to watch on the box and count crowds.

For me if the games are good and the atmosphere is good then the size of the crowd is a secondary condition.

I did question going to the game myself , but the distance was the significant factor. I've been to the Millenium before and it's a journey to get there and back in one day.

If people can walk up on the day, then it will help add to the crowd, but I still think the majority of people there will have bought in advance.

Im really looking forward to this WC and I am delighted with all the good news stories so far, however having the opener at Cardiff is a big boo boo as I said when it was announced. A full Etihad with 48000 fans crammed in is better than just 40000 at Cardiff.

I understand it could still break records but we shouldn't just settle for a good stat to print in the papers.... The opener needed to sell out to create the feel good factor for RL in this country.

You have to remember though Wales paid for a big game.

If it was not the opener, then we would need it to be the semi or the final???

Which would you pick?

Also did Man city put in a bid or offer any money?


It's not ideal by any means, but when planning this WC, there is no way they could have guessed the take up would be so good, so the money from Wales is a big plus.

I'm still hoping for 50k for the opener, which will be nothing short of great.