Aramco Stadium (Arabic: ملعب ارامكو, romanized: maleab aramku) will be a multi-purpose stadium located in the north of Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[1][2] One of the 2034 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the stadium will have a capacity of 47,000.[3] It will also be used for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.[4] A partnership between Roshn, a Public Investment Fund owned real estate development company, and Aramco was established to build this stadium.[5] Its opening will take place in 2026.[3]
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| Location | Khobar, Saudi Arabia |
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| Coordinates | 26°21′54″N 50°10′52″E / 26.365°N 50.181°E |
| Owner | Roshn |
| Operator | Saudi Aramco |
| Capacity | 46,096 |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2024 |
| Opened | 2026 (planned) |
| Architect | Populous |
| Tenants | |
| Al-Qadsiah (planned) | |
The stadium in named after Aramco a majority Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum and natural gas company that is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. Upon its opening Aramco will operate the stadium, while Roshn will own the stadium.
Description
editConstruction on the Aramco Stadium began in 2024, and will be completed in 2026.[6] Upon completion, it will be primarily used by Al-Qadsiah of the Saudi Pro League.[4]
The whirlpool design of the stadium is inspired by sails and waves.[6]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "King Abdullah Economic City Stadium, unknown architect". dezeen.com. August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground". bbc.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Aramco breaks ground on 47,000-seat stadium in Al Khobar". saudigazette.com. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Saudi Aramco kicks off construction of new stadium in Al Khobar". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "ROSHN Partners with Aramco to Build Stadium in Khobar with Capacity for 47,000 Spectators". aawsat.com. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
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