Kingdom Arena
المملكة أرينا Al-Mamlakah Arena | |
Former names | Boulevard Hall (2023) |
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Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Owner | Boulevard Hall |
Operator | General Entertainment Authority |
Capacity | 26,000[1] |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 2023 |
Built | 2023–2024 |
Tenants | |
Al Hilal | |
Website | |
Official website |
Kingdom Arena (Arabic: المملكة أرينا, romanized: Al-Mamlakah Arena) is an association football stadium located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium seats 26,000 spectators in its football configuration and has a retractable roof. In September 2023, the Kingdom Holding Company obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of Al Hilal.[2]
History
Kingdom Arena was built in 180 days and accommodates more than 30,000 people, including 20 luxury boxes. It has a retractable roof and a four-sided video screen suspended over the center.[3]
The first football match to be played at the stadium was a friendly match on 29 January 2024 between Al Hilal and Inter Miami, which ended in Al Hilal winning 4–3.[4]
On 8 February 2024, Kingdom Arena received two Guinness World Records for the largest covered football stadium and the highest capacity for an indoor covered stadium.[5]
Events
Boxing
- October 28, 2023 - Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
- December 23, 2023 - Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
- March 8, 2024 - Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou
- May 18, 2024 - Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Mixed martial arts
- February 24, 2024 - PFL vs. Bellator
Association football
- January 29, 2024 - Al Hilal vs. Inter Miami
- February 8, 2024 - Al Hilal vs. Al Nassr
Women's Cup
SAFF Women's Cup Final
- Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Al-Ahli vs. Al-Shabab
Professional Wrestling
- November 2, 2024 - WWE Crown Jewel
See also
References
- ^ http://stadiumdb.com/designs/ksa/kingdom_arena
- ^ El-Assasy, Ahmad (29 January 2024). "Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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