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 |
| Built | 2023 |
| Opened | 2024 |
| Architect | Ali Al-Yami |
| Tenants | |
Al-Hilal (2023-present)
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| Website | |
| riyadhseason.com/kingdom-arena | |
Kingdom Arena (Arabic: المملكة أرينا, romanized: al-Mamlakah 'Arina), formerly known as Boulevard Hall (Arabic: قاعة البوليفارد) during construction, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Hittin neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium seats roughly 27,000 spectators in its football configuration.
History
The stadium was built in 180 days and accommodates 30,000 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
- Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
- Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin
- Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou
- Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
- Queensbury vs. Matchroom 5v5
- Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II
- Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II
Mixed martial arts
Professional wrestling
- WWE
Association football
Riyadh Season Cup
- Al-Hilal vs. Inter Miami
- Al-Nassr vs. Inter Miami
- Al-Hilal vs. Al-Nassr
Women's Cup
See also
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.