Atlantic Wharf (Cardiff Bay)

StageArena and hotel under construction since 21 July 2025
Next milestoneArena opening anticipated 2028
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Atlantic Wharf Cardiff, Construction of the new Cardiff Arena and Hotel →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Arena opening anticipated 20282 November 2026 · previously: Arena opening planned for 2028
Stage: Arena and hotel under construction since 21 July 20252 November 2026 · previously: Arena-led scheme still in procurement/development phase; residential phases follow later
Status: Under way2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: Circa £250m (arena-led Phase 1)
Next milestone: Arena opening planned for 202827 October 2026 · previously: Arena fit-out toward opening; later residential phases follow

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