Saudi Arabia unveils 15 stadiums in four cities for 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has revealed the 15 stadiums that will host the 2034 World Cup,
including a venue integrated into The Line at NEOM and a stadium inspired by
tree bark.
As part of its official bid to FIFA, the proposed stadiums are located
across four cities—Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, and Abha—and the
under-construction The Line. The plan includes 11 new stadiums, three currently
under construction, and renovations or temporary expansions of existing
stadiums.
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FIFA is expected to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup
in December, as it is the sole bidder. Below are details of the 15 proposed
stadiums:
New Murabba Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Unknown
- Capacity: 45,000
- Description: Inspired by the bark of an acacia
tree, it features rock-like forms divided by canyons and is part of the
Murabba downtown development, including the 400-meter-high Mukaab
skyscraper.
King Salman International Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Populous
- Capacity: 92,000
- Description: Set to host the World Cup final,
its design mimics surrounding mountains and includes landscaped panels.
The stadium will blend with its environment, providing effective shading
and ventilation.
Roshn Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Unknown
- Capacity: Not specified
- Description: Crystal-like shards rise into the
air, surrounded by a latticework structure that glows at night,
integrating into the urban fabric to encourage community engagement.
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King Fahd Sports City Stadium, Riyadh
- Architects: Ian Fraser, John Roberts, Michael
KC Cheah
- Renovation: Populous
- Capacity: Increasing from 58,000 to 70,000
- Description: Features a fabric roof supported
by 24 masts. Renovation to be completed before the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Populous
- Capacity: Not specified
- Description: Located in the Qiddiya
entertainment district, this cliffside stadium features a retractable LED
wall and an Olympic Museum, offering views of the Tuwaiq cliffs.
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Populous
- Capacity: Not specified
- Description: Inspired by Salmani architecture,
it will use locally produced materials and feature energy-efficient
systems, including solar panels on the roof.
South Riyadh Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Populous
- Capacity: Not specified
- Description: Designed with reddish-brown
vertical fins and a transparent roof, it blends modern design with local
architectural traditions.
King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh
- Architect: Michael KC Cheah
- Renovation: Populous
- Capacity: Increasing to 46,000 for the World
Cup, reduced to 33,000 afterward
- Description: Temporarily expanded for the
tournament.
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NEOM Stadium, NEOM
- Architect: Unknown
- Capacity: Not specified
- Description: Integrated into The Line
megacity, the stadium will be 350 meters above ground with stunning vistas
and a roof created from the city itself.
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
- Architect: Arup
- Capacity: 62,000
- Description: Opened in 2014, it will be
refurbished for the World Cup, blending traditional Islamic architecture
with modern design.
Qiddiya Coast Stadium, Jeddah
- Architect: Populous
- Capacity: Not specified
- Description: Evokes a Mexican wave, designed
to represent the dynamic relationship between people, water, energy, and
matter with a vibrant color palette.
Jeddah Central Development Stadium, Jeddah
- Architect: GMP Architecten
- Capacity: 45,000
- Description: Part of the Jeddah Central giga
project, surrounded by buildings mimicking historic structures with a
retractable roof and 360-degree LED screen.
King Abdullah Economic City Stadium, Jeddah
- Architect: Unknown
- Capacity: 45,000
- Description: Drum-shaped, part of a planned
new city on the Red Sea Coast.
Aramco Stadium, Al Khobar
- Architect: Foster + Partners, Populous
- Capacity: 47,000
- Description: Inspired by coastal whirlpools,
featuring sail-like forms. Set to complete in 2026 for the 2027 Asian Cup.
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King Khalid University Stadium, Abha
- Renovation: Populous
- Capacity: Increasing to 45,000 for the World
Cup
- Description: Originally opened in 1987,
temporarily expanded for the tournament.
These stadiums showcase Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans and architectural
innovation for the 2034 World Cup.
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