Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium explained

Stadium Name:	Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium
Location:	Qiddiya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Opened:	(planned)
Owner:	Qiddiya
Operator:	Qiddiya
Architect:	Populous
Seating Capacity:	46,979

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Qiddiya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, where it will host fixtures in the group stage, round of 32, round of 16, and the 3rd place playoff.^[1] The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 people and is named after current Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.^{[2] [3]}

Description

Construction on the stadium will begin in 2026. Its opening will take place in 2029, when it will be used by Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League.^[4]

The stadium will be atop the Tuwaiq Cliffs. It will feature a retractable roof and the stadium will be climate controlled.

See also

• List of things named after Saudi Kings
• List of football stadiums in Saudi Arabia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid .
2. Web site: Saudi Arabia unveils stunning new Prince Mohammad bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya . goal.com . en . Jan 15, 2024.
3. Web site: 2024-01-19 . Populous unveils three-sided stadium overlooking cliffside in Saudi Arabia . 2024-02-12 . Dezeen . en.
4. Web site: Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium . 2024-08-04 . Populous . en-US.