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Aramco Stadium

Coordinates: 26°21′54″N 50°10′52″E / 26.365°N 50.181°E / 26.365; 50.181
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Aramco Stadium
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LocationKhobar, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates26°21′54″N 50°10′52″E / 26.365°N 50.181°E / 26.365; 50.181
OwnerRoshn
OperatorSaudi Aramco
Capacity46,096
SurfaceHybrid grass
Construction
Broke ground2024
Opened2026 (2026) (planned)
ArchitectPopulous
Tenants
Al-Qadsiah (planned)

Aramco Stadium (Arabic: ملعب ارامكو, romanizedmaleab aramku) will be a multi-purpose stadium located in the north of Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[1][2] One of the 2034 FIFA World Cup stadiums, the stadium will have a capacity of 47,000.[3] It will also be used for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.[4] A partnership between Roshn, a Public Investment Fund owned real estate development company, and Aramco was established to build this stadium.[5] Its opening will take place in 2026.[3]

The stadium in named after Aramco a majority Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum and natural gas company that is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. Upon its opening Aramco will operate the stadium, while Roshn will own the stadium.

Description

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Construction on the Aramco Stadium began in 2024, and will be completed in 2026.[6] Upon completion, it will be primarily used by Al-Qadsiah of the Saudi Pro League.[4]

The whirlpool design of the stadium is inspired by sails and waves.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "King Abdullah Economic City Stadium, unknown architect". dezeen.com. August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground". bbc.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Aramco breaks ground on 47,000-seat stadium in Al Khobar". saudigazette.com. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Saudi Aramco kicks off construction of new stadium in Al Khobar". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  5. ^ "ROSHN Partners with Aramco to Build Stadium in Khobar with Capacity for 47,000 Spectators". aawsat.com. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).