A New Stadium Is Being Built in Saudi Arabia for the World Cup
The construction of Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in the Qiddiya entertainment district, located in the western part of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, has recently entered a new phase. Zamin.uz reported on this.
This project has become the center of attention as one of the main arenas dedicated to the FIFA World Cup, which is expected to take place in 2034. The stadium serves not just as a venue for football matches but as a multi-purpose environment designed for sports and cultural events.
Developed by the Populous architecture group, this facility features seating for 45,000 spectators. Its most remarkable feature is the use of a retractable roof and a movable football pitch in its structure.
When the large-scale LED wall installed on one side of the arena opens, it reveals to spectators a beautiful view of the stands and the surrounding Tuwaiq Mountain under construction. This design serves to harmonize outdoor and indoor spaces.
According to the project authors, this will be the world's first fully integrated stadium because its roof, pitch, and screens operate within a single complex system. Such a solution allows operators to transform the stadium within a few hours.
What is today a football pitch could tomorrow become a boxing ring, a venue for esports competitions, or a large concert stage. The stadium's exterior walls are also covered with modern digital screens, adding new richness to the cityscape.
Several towers equipped with sports and leisure infrastructure are planned around the stadium. These buildings will be connected to each other and to observation platforms at the edge of the cliff via special walkways decorated with LED lighting.
As a result, a comfortable and modern leisure area will be formed for visitors. In the future, this arena is expected to become the home ground for the popular Saudi Pro League teams Al-Hilal and An-Nasr.
This project demonstrates Saudi Arabia's new rise in the sports sector and its prospects in modern architecture.
