The Millennium Stadium is a favourite venue for rugby league fans

They meet at 1500 BST, followed two hours later by the eagerly-anticipated derby between Hull FC and Hull KR.

The final match for Saturday, 5 May, will see defending champions St Helens face Brian Noble's Wigan (1900).

Huddersfield and Wakefield start the action on Sunday (1400), followed by Salford against Warrington (1600), and finally Bradford against Leeds (1800).

"We believe many supporters will make the Millennium Magic a full family weekend of sporting entertainment," said Rugby League's chief operating officer Nigel Wood.

"We would encourage everybody to secure their place now at what will be a hugely exciting event.

"The city of Cardiff has a tremendous track record of successfully hosting both rugby league and other major sports and we hope the experience for supporters to be just as vibrant for the Millennium Magic."