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King Salman Stadium is one of the largest sports stadiums in the world, located in Riyadh , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Inspired by local architecture, it has a seating capacity of 92,000. Covering an area of 660,000 m 2 , including its sports facilities, the stadium is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2029. It will host the opening and final matches of the 2034 World Cup finals . Location of King Salman Stadium King Salman Stadium is located in the north of Riy...

October 4, 2023 Approval of the official requirements by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). October 31, 2023 Deadline for submitting letters of intent to bid. December 4, 2023 Issuance of FIFA’s official requirements for hosting the 2034 World Cup. July 29, 2024 Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud endorsed the completion of the Kingdom's bid file to host the 2034 World Cup , in preparation for it...

The National Strategy of the Saudi Sports for All Federation is a strategy launched by the Saudi Sports for All Federation to achieve one of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 , which is to build a vibrant and healthy society by increasing physical activity levels among the population. The strategy aims to increase the percentage of the population regularly participating in physical activity. It was launched in 2020 and is set for a duration of five years. Establishment of the Saudi Sports for All ...

The Esports World Cup is a tournament that aims to elevate the gaming and electronic sports sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was announced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in October 2023. The annual event will be hosted in the capital, Riyadh , starting in the summer of 2024. The Crown Prince stated that the Esports World Cup is a natural step in the Kingdom's journey to becoming the global hub for gaming and e...

Jeddah Club is one of the sports clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia categorized under the Saudi First Division League (Yelo) , headquartered in the Governorate of Jeddah , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province ; it was founded in 1968 and is supervised by the Ministry of Sport . Strategic objectives of Jeddah Club A strategic objective of Jeddah Club in 2022 is to increase the Club's revenue and investment opportunities, achieve their role in social responsibility, improve administrative perform...

Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Sport City is one of the multi-purpose sport facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in the western part of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , specifically in al-Salam District. It hosts matches and sporting events and is supervised by the Ministry of Sport . Establishment of Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Sport City Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Sport City was opened during the reign of King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1979. The city is considered a comprehe...

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Sport City is a multi-purpose sport facility located in the city of Hail in the northwestern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically next to King Khalid Hospital. It was opened during the reign of King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1980, and it is overseen by the Ministry of Sport . Area of Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Sport City The total area of Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Sport City is approximately 93,000 m 2 . Its sport stadium consists of a natural...

King Fahd Sport City, supervised by the Ministry of Sport , is a multipurpose sport facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that hosts matches and sporting events. Establishment of King Fahd Sport City The City was inaugurated during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1985. It is located in Al Hawiyah, Taif Governorate . The city, which can be reached by Al-Sail road, is roughly 88 km away from King Abdulaziz Sport City . Area of King Fahd Sport City King Fahd Sport City occupies a...

King Abdullah Sport City in Qassim is a multi-purpose sport facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It hosts major sporting events and matches under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport . Establishment of King Abdullah Sport City King Abdullah Sport City was established during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1983, one year after he assumed power. It is located on Ali Bin Abi Talib Road in the middle of Buraydah City to the north, specifically in al-Iskan Neighborhood, and i...

King Abdulaziz Sport City, supervised by the Ministry of Sport , is a multipurpose sport facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that hosts matches and various sporting events. Establishment of King Abdulaziz Sport City About a year and a half after King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud assumed office, King Abdulaziz Sport City was established in 1984. The city is located in the eastern part of Makkah al-Mukarramah , about 12 km from the Grand Mosque borders in Ash-Sharaʼi district. King Abdulaziz S...

Prince Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Sport City is a multi-purpose sport facility located in Wadi al-Dawasir in Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It hosts matches and sporting events, and is supervised by the Ministry of Sport . It was inaugurated during the reign of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on April 9, 2013. Facilities of Prince Nasser Sport City The city includes a number of facilities, namely the sports stadium, the sports city track, the Olympic swimming pool, and the surrounding...

Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sports City is one of the multi-purpose sports establishments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It hosts matches and sporting events, and is supervised by the  Ministry of Sport . The establishment of Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sport City It was established during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1982. It is situated in al-Rakah Neighborhood in Khobar within the Eastern Province , specifically on King Faisal Road. The total area of Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sport C...