Construction of the King Salman Stadium in Saudi Arabia is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2029.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) and the Ministry of Sport have revealed designs for the King Salman Stadium, set to become one of the world’s largest sports arenas. The stadium, located in northern Riyadh, will serve as the headquarters for the Saudi national team and host major sporting events.
Situated along King Salman Road adjacent to King Abdulaziz Park, the stadium’s location offers proximity to key city landmarks, including King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh Metro station and major thoroughfares.
Construction is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2029. The design, chosen from proposals submitted by six international companies, draws inspiration from the local mountainous landscape and integrates with King Abdulaziz Park through a valley intersecting the stadium garden and green spaces. The main stadium’s architecture features green walls and ceilings covering over 96,500sq m, aligning with environmental sustainability and green building standards.
“Among several proposals submitted by six specialised international companies, the chosen design draws inspiration from the mountainous landscape, integrating with King Abdulaziz Park through a valley that intersects the surrounding stadium garden and green spaces. The companies worked on providing the best proposals to meet FIFA’s requirements and the standards of sustainability and architectural excellence,” the report said.
The stadium complex, spanning over 660,000sq m, includes amenities for various sports activities, commercial centres and recreational areas. The main stadium will have a seating capacity of 92,000, featuring a 150-seat royal suite, 120 hospitality suites, 300 VIP seats and 2,200 dignitary seats.
