King Salman International Stadium[1] (Arabic: ملعب الملك سلمان الدولي, romanized: maleabʿ al-malik salman ad-duwali) is a planned multi-purpose stadium with extensive sports facilities and capability of hosting world-class events, which would be the largest within King Abdulaziz Park Project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia the Middle East. One of the 2034 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the stadium is planned to have a capacity of 92,000 people which would host the opening and final.[2][3]
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| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Coordinates | 24°51′36″N 46°41′46″E / 24.86°N 46.696°E |
| Owner | Ministry of Sport |
| Capacity | 92,000 |
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| Opened | 2029 (planned) |
| Architect | Populous |
The venue is named after the current King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Description
editConstruction on the stadium is set to begin in 2025.[4] Its opening will take place in Q4 2029.[5] Upon the conclusion of the World Cup, it is set to primarily become the home of the Saudi Arabia national team.[4] The venue will comprise of a 150-seat Royal Suite, 120 luxury hospitality suites, 300 VIP seats, and 2,200 seats for distinguished guests, with the objective of Saudi Vision 2030 in mind.
The stadium is designed by Populous, with ideas culminating the cultural heritage and natural scenery of Saudi Arabia. The location of the King Salman International Stadium is planned to be in close proximity with the King Khalid International Airport and Riyadh Metro Station, further enhancing the venue as a major transit point in the country.[6]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "FIFA World Cup 2034™ Bidding process 2034".
- ^ "Designs for King Salman Stadium and sports facilities announced". arabnews.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium by 2029". saudigazette.com. July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
- ^ "Saudi Arabia plans 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh". Al-Arabiya. 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia Reveals King Salman Stadium Designs for 2034 FIFA World Cup". welcomesaudi.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
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