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Football stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Kingdom Arena
المملكة أرينا
al-Mamlakah 'Arina
Former namesBoulevard Hall (2023)
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
OwnerBoulevard Hall
OperatorGeneral Entertainment Authority
Capacity27,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground2023
Built2023–2024
OpenedOctober 28, 2023; 14 months ago (2023-10-28)
Tenants
Al Hilal (2024–present)
Website
Official website

Kingdom Arena (Arabic: المملكة أرينا, romanized: al-Mamlakah 'Arina), also known as Boulevard Hall (Arabic: قاعة البوليفارد, romanized: qaeat albulifard) during construction, is an association football stadium located in the Hittin neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium seats roughly 27,000 spectators in its football configuration and has a retractable roof.

History

The stadium was built in 180 days and accommodates 30,000 people, including 20 luxury boxes. It has a retractable roof and a four-sided video screen suspended over the center. In September 2023, the Kingdom Holding Company obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of Al Hilal SFC. As part of the agreement, it also received the naming rights to the stadium.

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.

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.

Events

Boxing

Mixed martial arts

Association football

Women's Cup

SAFF Women's Cup Final

See also

References

  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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