Kingdom Arena

Kingdom Arena
المملكة أرينا ; al-Mamlakah 'Arina
	Interactive map of Kingdom Arena
Former names	Boulevard Hall (2023)
Location	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Owner	General Entertainment Authority
Operator	General Entertainment Authority; (Al-Hilal Company, only for its football matches)
Capacity	30,000
Surface	Grass
Construction
Broke ground	July 18, 2023;2 years ago
Opened	October 28, 2023;2 years ago
Architect	Ali Al-Yami
Tenants
	Al-Hilal (2023–present) Major sporting events hosted; 2025 WWE Night of Champions ; 2026 WWE Royal Rumble (planned); 2027 AFC Asian Cup (planned);
Website
	Kingdom Arena

Last updated December 28, 2025

Kingdom Arena is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Hittin neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 30,000 and is designed to host a wide range of events, including football matches, music concerts, professional boxing bouts, and professional wrestling. It features a retractable roof and is fully air-conditioned.

History

The stadium was built in 180 days and accommodates 26,090 spectators, including 20 luxury boxes. It has a retractable roof and a four-sided video screen suspended over the center.^[1] In September 2023, the Kingdom Holding Company obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of Al-Hilal. As part of the agreement, it also received the naming rights to the stadium.^[2]

The first football match to be played at the stadium was a friendly match on 29 January 2024 (corresponding to the 2024 Riyadh Season Cup) between Al-Hilal and Inter Miami, which ended in Al Hilal winning 4–3.^[3]

On 8 February 2024, the stadium received two Guinness World Records for the largest covered football stadium and the highest capacity for an indoor covered stadium.^[4]

Events

Boxing

Mixed martial arts

Professional wrestling

WWE

Association football

Riyadh Season Cup 2024

CAF Super Cup: 2024 Final

Al-Ahly vs. Zamalek

Saudi Women's Cup

Saudi Women's Cup: Final 2023–24

Al-Ahli vs. Al-Shabab

Saudi Women's Cup: Final 2024–25

Al-Ahli vs. Al-Qadsiah

References

↑ Halligan, Neil (31 January 2024). "Inside Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia's new sports and entertainment centre". The National . Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
↑ El-Assasy, Ahmad (29 January 2024). "Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
↑ Kaufman, Michelle (29 January 2024). "Messi, Suarez, Ruiz score, but Inter Miami loses friendly 4-3 to Saudi club Al Hilal". Miami Herald . Retrieved 2 February 2024.
↑ Wael, Ragya (9 February 2024). "Kingdom Arena Receives Two Guinness World Records". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

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[1] Halligan, Neil (31 January 2024). "Inside Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia's new sports and entertainment centre". The National . Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2 February 2024.

[2] El-Assasy, Ahmad (29 January 2024). "Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.

[3] Kaufman, Michelle (29 January 2024). "Messi, Suarez, Ruiz score, but Inter Miami loses friendly 4-3 to Saudi club Al Hilal". Miami Herald . Retrieved 2 February 2024.

[4] Wael, Ragya (9 February 2024). "Kingdom Arena Receives Two Guinness World Records". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

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