Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to face off at the Principality Stadium in December in a showdown of two of the biggest names in British heavyweight boxing.

The blockbuster fight will be streamed live by Netflix, and is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans to Cardiff.

Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11 (Image: PA Media)

Gates will open at 5pm on Friday, December 11, whilst plans submitted to Cardiff Council revealed the main event ring walk is expected to begin at around 1am, and the stadium will close at 3.30am.

Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway have said planning is well underway for the event, with additional train services among the options on the table.

"We're delighted Cardiff has been chosen to host another major global sporting event and we look forward to welcoming tens of thousands of boxing fans on board our services," Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway said in a joint statement.

"Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway are working closely with the event organisers, the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Council, the British Transport Police, Network Rail and Amey Infrastructure Wales to explore a range of options, including additional capacity into Cardiff and potential travel arrangements to help customers return home during the early hours of the morning.

"We're currently working on a provisional service plan and on all the other arrangements needed to host an event of this size in Cardiff.

"Tickets for our current rail timetables are available to book via our website and app.

"Additional late-night services will be finalised and available to purchase by late November, with further updates provided as soon as possible."

Guidance for those travelling by train to Cardiff for the fight. (Image: Transport for Wales)

The fight will mark the first professional meeting between Joshua and Fury, who have dominated British heavyweight boxing for more than a decade.

Among the hotels with no availability are the Holiday Inn Newport, Holiday Inn Express Newport, Mercure Newport, and Newbridge on Usk.

Anthony Joshua has fought several times at the Principality Stadium. (Image: PA Media)

Rooms that are still available nearby are being advertised at premium prices.

The Celtic Manor Resort is charging from £2,600 for a single night, while The Manor House Hotel is asking from £2,000.

The Coldra Court Hotel is listing rooms from £1,275, and Tŷ Hotel Newport from £1,258 - a 1,075 per cent increase on its price for a room on December 1.

Tŷ Hotel Magor still has rooms available from £859, while more affordable options can be found further afield.

One of Cardiff's cheapest hotels, easyHotel, still has rooms available for £560 per night on December 11, while typically you can get a room for as little as £30 a night.