Saudi Arabia revealed on Tuesday (19) its plans for the King Salman International Stadium, a 92,000-capacity arena designed to host the opening and final games of the 2034 World Cup. Located north of Riyadh , capital of Saudi Arabia, the stadium will be the largest in the country and is scheduled to be completed in 2029.
The project is led by renowned global architecture firm Populous. The stadium’s design, inspired by Saudi Arabia’s natural landscape, symbolizes growth and development. Each space in the stadium is conceived as a “seed” germinating in the region’s environment.
“The design philosophy reflects a commitment to cutting-edge infrastructure while paying homage to the intrinsic connection between sustainable development, human activity and the natural world,” said Shireen Hamdan, general manager of Populous KSA.
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The King Salman International Stadium will feature a royal box, 2,500 VIP seats, hospitality boxes and roof gardens, which will offer panoramic views of King Abdulaziz Park. In addition to the stadium, the master plan includes training fields, fan zones, an aquatic center with an Olympic-size swimming pool and an athletics stadium.
A community sports park, equipped with facilities for basketball, volleyball and paddle tennis, aims to encourage participation in grassroots sporting activities. The entire structure will be linked by a 9-kilometer track that connects to King Abdulaziz Park.
Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the World Cup is part of the country’s Vision 2030, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The King Salman International Stadium is one of the country’s most ambitious projects, which is preparing to host a series of major international events in the coming years.
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Although confirmation from FIFA has not yet occurred, Saudi Arabia is the only candidate to host the 2034 World Cup. The final decision is expected to be announced on December 11, during a FIFA convention. The organizing committee’s plan is to hold matches in 15 stadiums in five cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and Neom.
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