Saudi Arabia recently revealed its design plans for King Salman Stadium, a giant facility with a capacity of 92,000 spectators, which will be built in Riyadh as a showpiece for the 2034 Men’s World Cup.
The Saudi Ministry of Sports unveiled a promotional video produced using computer-generated images to provide a first look at the state-of-the-art stadium, which is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2029, according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. Sports Business Journal.
The stadium is scheduled to serve as the main base for the Saudi national football team, and will be part of the sports complex that includes an indoor sports hall, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and other facilities.
Although not officially confirmed by FIFA, Saudi Arabia will almost certainly win the vote to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, having been the only country to submit a formal bid before the late 2023 deadline.
Designed by leading architecture firm Populous, Riyadh’s King Salman Stadium is poised to redefine global sports and entertainment infrastructure.
The stadium is a key project of the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to transform the country into a global hub for sports and culture.
Populous is also designing Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, King Fahd International Stadium and Aramco Stadium, all of which will play a role in hosting the 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
These stadiums are part of 11 stadiums that the country plans to build before the tournament.
King Salman Stadium will also include a royal box, 300 VIP seats, suites and hospitality lounges (circling the seating bowl), and another 2,200 VIP seats.
The stadium will be connected to its surrounding areas through green walls and roofs and will include gardens and a walking path on its roof with a panoramic view of the surrounding King Abdulaziz Park.