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King Salman Stadium, Saudi Arabia

Image of King Salman football stadium

Artist's impression of the King Salman Stadium

Photo by Royal Commission of Riyadh

28th February 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
King Salman Stadium.

Location
Northern Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia.

Project Owner/s
Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports.

Project Description
The stadium has the design of a germinating seed cracking the earth, and will serve as the primary headquarters for the Saudi Arabia national football team. The stadium will be one of the world’s largest sports venues and Saudi Arabia’s largest-capacity stadium.

The main stadium will have a gross seating capacity of more than 92 000, with amenities including a Royal Box, hospitality skyboxes and lounges, 300 VVIP seats, and 2 200 VIP seats.

The venue will include internal screens, gardens and a walking path on its roof, with panoramic views of King Abdulaziz Park.

A range of facilities will be incorporated into the wider masterplan development, including commercial facilities, football training fields, fan zones, an aquatics centre with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and an athletics stadium.

Additionally, the development will feature an indoor sports hall and community sports park for sports such as volleyball, basketball and padel. A 9 km sports track will connect these amenities to King Abdulaziz Park.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.

Planned Start/End Date
The stadium is scheduled for completion in late 2029.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.

Contact Details for Project Information
Royal Commission for Riyadh, tel +966 11 802 0000 or email info@rcrc.gov.sa.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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