Kingdom Arena

Kingdom Arena
المملكة أرينا ; al-Mamlakah 'Arina
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	26,090
Surface	Grass
Construction
Broke ground	2023;2 years ago
Built	2023;2 years ago
Opened	2024;1 year ago
Architect	Ali Al-Yami
Tenants
	Al-Hilal (2023–present) Major sporting events hosted; 2027 AFC Asian Cup (planned);
Website
	riyadhseason.com/kingdom-arena

Last updated October 03, 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 26,090 and is designed to host a wide range of events, including football matches, music concerts, Professional boxing bouts, and Professional wrestling shows. It features a retractable roof and is fully air-conditioned. The stadium is also notable for being one of the fastest major stadium construction projects in the world, completed in just six months.

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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