Cardiff City will conclude their pre-season build-up with a high-profile friendly against Italian side AS Roma at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday 1 August, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.
How to watch
Supporters should note this fixture will not be available on any free-to-air UK broadcast. The only live option is the club’s own streaming service, Cardiff City TV. Fans can purchase a single match pass to follow the game online; the club has priced that pass at £10.
- Fixture: Cardiff City v AS Roma
- Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
- Kick-off: 3pm
- Where to watch: Cardiff City TV (single match pass £10)
Form and context
This match represents Cardiff’s final scheduled friendly ahead of the start of the Championship season. The Bluebirds’ pre-season results to date have been mixed: they suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Midtjylland but recovered with convincing wins against Cork City (6-1) and Forest Green Rovers (5-1). Roma come into the tie having drawn 3-3 with Cannes in their lone recorded pre-season game so far.
| Team | Notable pre-season results |
|---|---|
| Cardiff City | Lost 6-0 to Midtjylland; beat Cork City 6-1; beat Forest Green Rovers 5-1 |
| AS Roma | Drew 3-3 with Cannes |
Why this matters locally
Friendlies against continental opposition offer both a test for the playing squad and a commercial draw for the club. For supporters, the tie provides a rare opportunity to see continental opposition at the Cardiff City Stadium without travelling abroad. For the manager and coaching staff, it is a final chance to assess fitness and tactics before competitive league matches begin.
Practical details for those attending in person should be checked with the club ahead of matchday: ticket availability, entry gates and any amended travel or parking arrangements may be in place for a fixture featuring a prominent visiting side.
For those unable to attend, the club’s streaming option remains the sole legal route to follow the action live in the UK; subscribing supporters should ensure they have access to Cardiff City TV and permit any necessary time for account setup before kick-off.
Further developments — including any late changes to kick-off, broadcasting or squad news — will be confirmed by the club in the lead-up to the match.
