Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Close, Cardiff, CF11 9SW

The Sport Wales National Centre (SWNC) is located within a ten-minute walk of Cardiff’s city centre.

Main Arena | The British & Irish Para Badminton International will be played in the Main Arena on the ground floor.

Practice Courts | Jubilee Hall on the first floor (Accessible via 2 lifts or stairs) 

Other Facilities | Changing Rooms, Physiotherapy Rooms, Water Fountain

HWB Cafe | On the second floor of SWNC, you will find the HWB Café where hot and cold food and drink can be purchased daily.(Accessible via a lift or stairs) 

Monday-Sunday opening at 08:00- closing at 19:00.

However, hot food is only available between the following times: Breakfast: 08:00-10:00 | Lunch: 12:00-14:00 | Dinner: 17:00-18:30

Coffee Shop | There is also a coffee shop in the reception area of SWNC also open daily. Monday- Thursday, 08:00-19:00 & Weekends, 08:00-16:00.

Entries

All entries must be made using the BWF Online Entry System | Click Here 

Entries must be submitted no later than 27 May 2025.

No late entries will be accepted.

Draw

The draws will be live- Monday 21 July 2025

Visas

Players who require a Visa to enter the UK should complete the attached form requesting an official letter from Badminton Wales | Click Here

Visa Support Request Deadline | Friday 6 June 2025

Transport

Cardiff Airport | Transport to and from Cardiff Airport will be provided by Badminton Wales via NIRVANA. If you require this service, please complete the Travel Request form & return it to the below email address: https://badminton.wales/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Accommodation-Airport-Transfer-Booking-Form-Nirvana.xlsx

E: contactus@nirvanaeurope.com

Tel: 0044 191 2571750

Transport Request Deadline | Tuesday 8 July 2025

Details of any changes to travel arrangements must be done via the support desk (in the player Match Control Area) for transfer arrangements to be revised or by contacting:

E: contactus@nirvanaeurope.com

Tel: 0044 191 2571750

Nirvana | Can also offer transport to and from other UK airports if required, but this will be at your own expense.

National Express Bus Station | The National Express bus station is located adjacent to SWNC. For information regarding bus timetables and routes visit the National Express website: https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Cardiff Central Train Station | Is a ten-minute drive. SWNC is located straight down Westgate Street (via the front of the station), over the bridge, take a left through Bute Park and follow the path along until you reach Sport Wales National Centre. (If you reach the cricket ground you have gone slightly too far!)

Taxi Services | There are a number of taxi companies operating in Cardiff including:

Dragon Taxis https://dragontaxis.com/cardiff/

Capital Cabs http://www.capitalcabs.co.uk/

Uber also operates in Cardiff.

Parking | There is free fully accessible parking available at the SWNC.

Accommodation | All accommodation information can be found in the player prospectus, at the top of this page.

All accommodation bookings should be done by completing the Accommodation Request form & returning it to the below email address: https://badminton.wales/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Accommodation-Airport-Transfer-Booking-Form-Nirvana.xlsx

E: contactus@nirvanaeurope.com

Tel: 0044 191 2571750

Accommodation Request Deadline | Friday 6 June 2025

We Need Your Help! 

The British & Irish Para Badminton International is a BWF event and the world’s best players will all be fighting to get as many qualification points as possible. Volunteering at this event is a great opportunity to be court side for some world class para badminton ahead of LA qualification!

Here are the volunteering roles we have available:

• Player/ Spectator Support
• Media Coverage
• Match Control
• VIP & Officials Support
• General 

All of the above roles are adaptable and can be altered to suit any area of the event you would like to be involved in.

The Volunteering Shifts we would be looking at are (Tuesday- Saturday):

• 9:00-13:00
• 13:00-17:00
• 17:00-21:00

However, these times can be altered to suit if they don’t work for you!

Training will be provided, if required for your role, before the event as well as clothing and food on any days you volunteer.

If you would love to be a part of a world class badminton event here in Cardiff, please email Beth (Major Events Officer) with the following information:

• Roles of interest & your availability

Beth Chamberlain-Carter- bethan.chamberlain-carter@badminton.wales

Would you love to watch world class para badminton, right here in the heart of Cardiff City Centre.

Perfect if you are a badminton player, fan or just want a fun family day out! Ticket details are as follow:

Tuesday 22 July- Saturday 26 July 2025 | Day Entry Ticket

Adult | £5.00

Child | £1.00

Get your tickets NOW! | Click Here

If you are member of a Badminton Wales affiliated club, please speak to your club secretary as each club gets given 10 free tickets.

If you are a club secretary please contact your regional community manager who will pass on your 10 free tickets.

• North Wales | Josh Hart
• Mid Wales | Josh Hart or Curtis Grant
• Central South Wales | Curtis Grant
• South East Wales | Donal O’Halloran
• South West Wales | Dave Bendle

We look forward to welcoming you to the British & Irish Para Badminton International 2025!