Fury–Joshua late-night plans face Cardiff licensing hearing after residents object

Cardiff Council will hold a licensing hearing on 25 November after residents objected to plans for Tyson Fury’s fight with Anthony Joshua to run into the early morning. BBC Wales reported that concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour, traffic and safety have been submitted ahead of the 11 December event at Principality Stadium.

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The BBC’s latest report describes a split among those responding. One resident opposite the stadium supported staging the fight but requested safeguards, including stewards to manage departing crowds, an end to outdoor amplified music after midnight and street cleaning by 8am. Three other respondents sought rejection of the application, warning that noise from spectators and vehicles could continue after the boxing ends. Supporters pointed to potential benefits for businesses and tourism.

Details of the proposed timetable were set out in an earlier BBC Wales report on 7 October. The application envisages ringwalks at about 1am GMT on 12 December, following a brief musical performance. Permission is being sought for boxing and wrestling entertainment to continue until 3am, extending the existing 1am limit. The stadium would then close at 3.30am.

Millennium Stadium Plc’s request also covers live and recorded music, late-night refreshments and alcohol sales until 3am. According to that earlier report, the applicant described the extension as a one-off arrangement and said the roof would remain closed throughout. It also proposed additional security and stewarding. These are elements of the application, rather than confirmation that the requested hours have been approved.

The October report said public comments could be submitted until 3 November. It also recorded council leader Chris Weaver’s view that the event could attract visitors from Britain and overseas and support local businesses and jobs. His comments acknowledged that arrangements with organisers, including the necessary licence changes, still had to be settled.

The late schedule is intended to reach American audiences during prime-time viewing hours, BBC Wales reported on 11 November. The licensing sub-committee can alter the licence conditions or reject all or part of the request after considering objections. The BBC said it had approached Principality Stadium for comment. The hearing will therefore address the proposed extension before the scheduled fight.