King Salman International Stadium[1] (Arabic: ملعب الملك سلمان الدولي, romanized: maleabʿ al-malik salman ad-duwali) is a planned multi-purpose stadium which would be the largest within King Abdulaziz Park Project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia the Middle East. One of the 2034 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the stadium is planned to have a capacity of 92,000 people which would host the opening and final.[2][3]
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| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Coordinates | 24°51′36″N 46°41′46″E / 24.86°N 46.696°E |
| Owner | Ministry of Sport |
| Capacity | 92,000 |
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| Opened | 2029 (planned) |
| Architect | Populous |
The venue is named after the current King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud.
Description
editConstruction on the stadium is set to begin in 2025.[4] Its opening will take place in Q4 2029.[5] Upon the conclusion of the World Cup, it is set to primarily become the home of the Saudi Arabia national team.[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "FIFA World Cup 2034™ Bidding process 2034".
- ^ "Designs for King Salman Stadium and sports facilities announced". arabnews.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium by 2029". saudigazette.com. July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
- ^ "Saudi Arabia plans 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh". Al-Arabiya. 2024-07-28.
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