Aramco Stadium

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Aramco Stadium
ملعب أرامكو
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Planned design of stadium
Aramco Stadium
Interactive map of Aramco Stadium
Location Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates 26°21′54″N50°10′52″E / 26.365°N 50.181°E / 26.365; 50.181
Owner Roshn
Operator Saudi Aramco
Capacity46,096
Field sizeField of play: 105m × 68m Pitch area: 125m × 85m
Surface Hybrid grass
Construction
Broke groundJuly 31, 2024;16 months ago (2024-07-31)
Opened2026;1 year's time (2026) (planned)
Construction cost SAR3.7 billion (US$1 billion)
Architect Populous
Main contractors BESIX and ALBAWANI
Tenants
Al-Qadsiah FC (planned)
Al-Qadsiah FC (women) (planned)
Website
aramcostadium.com

Aramco Stadium is a planned multi-purpose stadium located in the north of Khobar, Saudi Arabia. [1] [2] It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 46,096 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage, round of 32, and round of 16. [3] It will also be used for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. [4] [5]

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History

The stadium is named after Saudi Aramco, which will operate the venue upon its opening, while Roshn retains ownership. It is administratively located within Khobar, although its proximity to the border with Dammam has caused some confusion; despite some believing it is in Dammam, it is officially within Khobar’s boundaries. The stadium's design is inspired by the shape of the water vortex commonly seen off the shores of Khobar city. It is also located just a few streets away from the stadium of neighboring city rivals, Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, based in Dammam.

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Architectural render of Aramco Stadium

A partnership between Roshn, a Public Investment Fund-owned real estate development company, and Saudi Aramco was established to build the stadium. [1] Construction began in 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026, with the official opening scheduled for that year. [2] During construction, on March 12, 2025, Muhammad Arshad, a worker from Pakistan, died on site. [6]

Usage

The stadium was built after Aramco acquired Al-Qadsiah and was primarily constructed to serve as the club’s new home starting in 2026. It will also host matches during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. [4] Like every new stadium being built in Saudi Arabia, it is equipped with air conditioning to enhance the quality of the league for both players and fans, particularly in the country's hotter regions. In contrast, stadiums located in colder provinces are typically constructed without air conditioning.

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References

  1. 1 2 "King Abdullah Economic City Stadium, unknown architect". dezeen.com. August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground". bbc.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
  4. 1 2 "Saudi Aramco kicks off construction of new stadium in Al Khobar". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  5. ↑ "Company begins construction on new 47,000-seat Aramco Stadium". Aramco Stadium. 1 August 2024.
  6. ↑ Pattisson, Pete; Mukhtar, Imran; Ahmed, Redwan (21 March 2025). "First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 21 March 2025.


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