Aramco Stadium Explained

Location:	Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Owner:	Roshn
Operator:	Saudi Aramco
Capacity:	46,096
Surface:	Hybrid grass
Broke Ground:	2024
Opened:	(planned)
Architect:	Populous
Tenants:	Al Qadsiah FC (planned)

Aramco Stadium will be a multi-purpose stadium located in the north of Khobar, Saudi Arabia.^{[1] [2]} One of the 2034 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the stadium will have a capacity of 47,000.^[3] It will also be used for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.^[4] A partnership between Roshn, a real estate development company, and Aramco was established to build this stadium.^[5] Its opening will take place in 2026.^[3]

Description

Construction on the Aramco Stadium began in 2024, and will be completed in 2026.^[6] Upon completion, it will be primarily used by Al Qadsiah FC of the Saudi Pro League.

The whirlpool design of the stadium is inspired by sails and waves.

See also

• List of football stadiums in Saudi Arabia

Notes and References

1. Web site: King Abdullah Economic City Stadium, unknown architect . dezeen.com . en . 1 August 2024.
2. Web site: 1 August 2024. Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground . July 28, 2024 . bbc.com . en.
3. Web site: July 31, 2024 . Aramco breaks ground on 47,000-seat stadium in Al Khobar . July 31, 2024 . saudigazette.com . en.
4. Web site: Saudi Aramco kicks off construction of new stadium in Al Khobar . 2024-08-04 . ArgaamPlus . en.
5. Web site: ROSHN Partners with Aramco to Build Stadium in Khobar with Capacity for 47,000 Spectators. July 31, 2024. July 31, 2024. aawsat.com. en.
6. Web site: Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid .