Revealed: the 15 stadiums in Saudi Arabia up for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034

With Saudi recently submitting a bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, it’s only natural that the Kingdom is unveiling stadium after stadium in preparation for the football competition the whole world looks forward to – and we’re expecting 15 Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadiums to come. From the Saudi capital and the Red Sea city to NEOM and Al Khobar, footie fans can get excited for stunning architectural marvels where we’re hoping to see some of the biggest names and teams in the football industry battle it out for that glistening gold trophy. So, sit back, relax and get to know all the upcoming Saudi FIFA World Cup Stadiums that are heading your way.

Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadiums

The locations

As mentioned previously, 15 massive (and architecturally stunning) FIFA World Cup stadiums are coming to Saudi. Scattered across the Kingdom, the stadiums will be heading to five destinations as of Wednesday July 31, 2024, with a few cities getting more than one stadium. The locations include:

• Abha – One stadium
• Al Khobar – One stadium
• Jeddah – Four stadiums
• NEOM – One stadium
• Riyadh – Eight stadiums

The stadiums

Al Jawhara Stadium – Jeddah

Welcoming a capacity of over 58,000 guests, Al Jawhara Stadium is set to open in 2032 in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. The stadium is found 19 minutes away from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, north of King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Abdullah Sports City.

2032. Jeddah.

Aramco Stadium – Al Khobar

This new Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadium is heading to Al Khobar and is set to be completed by 2026. It will seat over 47,000 visitors and will serve as the home-ground for Aramco-owned Al Qadsiah Club, as well as a key venue for the AFC Asian Cup 2027.

Collaborating with ROSHN, the state-of-the-art stadium will feature global tech and integrated cooling systems. The exterior draws inspo from the whirlpool formations along the shores of Al Khobar, and will also host major sporting and entertainment events, with separate VIP sections and special needs areas.

2026. Al Khobar.

Jeddah Central Development Stadium – Jeddah

This Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadium is currently under construction in the Red Sea City and is set to be completed by 2027. It will hold a capacity of over 45,000 guests. 2027. Jeddah. 

King Abdullah Economic City Stadium – Jeddah

One of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadiums coming to Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City Stadium will be completed in 2032 and will hold a capacity of over 45,000 visitors.

2032. Jeddah.

King Fahad Sports City Stadium – Riyadh

Set to be complete in 2026, the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadium will hold a capacity of 70,200 people. This is a popular exciting stadium in the Saudi capital that is currently under renovation.

2026. Riyadh.

King Salman Stadium – Riyadh

Another massive Saudi Arabia FIFA World cup stadium heading to Riyadh is King Salman Stadium. Set to be one of the largest sports arenas in the world, it will include green walls and ceilings spanning over 95,500 square metres, boasting urban architecture.

Covering a total of 660,000 square metres, it will include sporting activities, commercial centres and recreational areas for all ages. It is scheduled to open by the fourth quarter of 2029.

2029 (Q4). King Salman Road, spa.gov.sa.

King Saud University Stadium – Riyadh

Another existing Saudi FIFA World Cup stadium in Riyadh, this is one of the Saudi FIFA World Cup stadiums that is undergoing refurbishments and is expected to be complete by 2032.

2032. Riyadh.

King Khalid University Stadium – Abha

An existing Saudi FIFA World Cup stadium, the King Khalid University Stadium is located in Abha and is currently undergoing renovations, set to be completed by 2032 hosting a capacity of over 45,000.

Prince Faisal bin Fahad Sports City Stadium – Riyadh

Heading to the Saudi capital, this stadium is set to be completed sooner than most. Scheduled to open in 2027, the stadium with hold a seating capacity of over 46,000.

Full details on this stadium have yet to be revealed, so keep checking Time Out for the latest.

2027. Riyadh.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium – Riyadh / Qiddiya City

Heading to the Tuwaiq Mountains, this Saudi FIFA World Cup stadium known as Qiddiya City stadium with be the future home-grounds of Al Nassr and Al Hilal. The world’s first-ever playing-centric city, it will feature a sky-high stadium on a 200-metre cliff, with the world’s first fully combined retractable pitch, roof and LED wall.

The multi-use stadium will be 40 minutes from Riyadh and will include 50,000 square metres of shopping, dining, entertainment and hotels. The stadium will also be able to seat over 46,000 footie fans and is set to open in 2029.

2029. Qiddiya City, qiddiya.com.

NEOM Stadium – NEOM

Set to open in 2032, the NEOM Stadium is one of the most exciting Saudi FIFA World Cup stadiums coming to the Kingdom. It will be located on levels four and five of THE LINE, with a seating capacity of 45,000, including 4,000 hospitality seats, 1,200 sky-box seats, 100 VVIP seats and 800 VIP seats.

The stadium will span 350 metres above ground and will be a central hub for cultural activities and more. It will also have men’s and women’s pro-football clubs and will host major year-round events. Additionally, it will be linked to a network of train-like vehicles, allowing for quick access for all. Furthermore, it will boast cutting-edge technology including e-ticket gates and 4K Ultra HD broadcasting. Construction on the stadium will start in 2027.

2032. NEOM.

New Murabba Stadium – Riyadh

Coming to Riyadh’s new downtown, the New Murabba Stadium will be a gigantic 45,000-seat stadium. New Murabba is a multi-purpose destination to come, which will allow visitors to live, work, play, all in one space.

Set to be completed by 2032, the stadium’s exterior is inspired by the overlapping panels and peeling planar texture of the native Acacia tree. It will feature cutting-edge technology and immersive and personalized fan experiences.

2032. New Murabba, newmurabba.com / pif.gov.sa.

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Qiddiya Coast Stadium – Jeddah

Opening in Jeddah, this stadium is set to be complete and ready by 2032. It will host over 45,000 people. Full details have yet to be released, keep on Time Out for more updates.

2032. Jeddah.

ROSHN Stadium – Riyadh

Spanning 450,000 square metres, ROSHN Stadium will have a seating capacity of 45,000 and will include modern crystalline architecture drawing inspiration from Saudi’s central region.

It will also have sports facilities, walkways and public green spaces, as well as restaurants, shops and hospitality venues. It it set to open in 2032.

2032. Southwest Riyadh, @roshnksa.

South Riyadh Stadium

This Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup stadium is heading to Riyadh and will open in 2032. It will hold over 47,000 footie fans.

2032. Riyadh.

More stadiums coming to Saudi

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