King Salman Stadium by Populous, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Populous has unveiled the design for the King Salman Stadium and Masterplan, set to become the largest-capacity stadium in Saudi Arabia and the primary headquarters for the Saudi Arabia national football team. Developed with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports, the stadium is located in northern Riyadh, adjacent to King Abdulaziz Park. Scheduled for completion in late 2029, the venue is also announced as one of the primary locations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, whose bid includes the construction of 11 new stadiums and the refurbishment of 4 existing ones. The main stadium features a gross seating capacity of more than 92,000, set to become the largest sports venue in the country. It also includes a Royal Box, hospitality skyboxes and lounges, 300 VVIP seats, and 2,200 VIP seats.