The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports have unveiled the masterplan for King Salman Stadium, designed by US architectural group Populous.
Located in northern Riyadh on King Salman Road, adjacent to King Abdulaziz Park, the stadium masterplan will include a variety of sports facilities, commercial areas and recreational facilities.
With a gross seating capacity of more than 92,000 along with key amenities including a Royal Box, hospitality skyboxes and lounges, 300 VVIP seats, and 2,200 VIP seats, the King Salman Stadium is set to become one of the largest sports venues in the world.
The venue will feature internal screens, gardens and a walking path on its roof with panoramic views of King Abdulaziz Park.
Inspiration for the design is drawn from Saudi Arabia’s mesmerising natural landscape, with the symbolic concept of each venue within the masterplan representing a seed that germinates, cracks the earth and emerges as a dynamic yet seemingly natural intervention, said Populous in its statement.
The planting of these ‘seeds’ symbolises Saudi Arabia’s commitment to nurturing and growing sports participation across the country, from the grassroots to the elite level, it stated.
Shireen Hamdan, General Manager of Populous KSA, said: “The King Salman Stadium and Masterplan is an innovative, iconic destination that will harmoniously blend the realm of sports with the beauty of nature. Beyond creating advanced sports facilities, the development aims to unite athleticism and the environment, inspiring all who engage with it.”
