Qiddiya Coast Stadium
 Planned design of the stadium | |
| Location | Qiddiya, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Owner | Qiddiya Investment Company |
| Operator | Qiddiya Investment Company |
| Capacity | 46,096 |
| Field size | Field of play: 105m × 68m Pitch area: 125m × 85m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2029 (planned) |
| Opened | 2032 (planned) |
| Architect | HKS Architects + Omto Architects + Populous |
| Main contractors | Abdulmohsen Al-Tamimi Partner Group |
| Tenants | |
| 2034 FIFA World Cup | |
Qiddiya Coast Stadium (Arabic: ملعب ساحل القدية, romanized: maleab sahil alqidia) is a planned football stadium to be built in Qiddiya, an entertainment and tourism megaproject in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 46,096 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage, round of 32, and round of 16.[1]
Development
[edit]Construction
[edit]Construction on the stadium will begin in 2029 and its opening will take place in 2032.
It will be located in the northern part of Jeddah on the shore of the Red Sea. The stadium will be situated at the heart of the Qiddiya Coast Development.[1] The design of the stadium symbolizes the dynamic relationship between people, water, energy, and matter, while also capturing the ripple effect of a "Mexican wave." Its undulating form and vibrant color palette create a sense of energy and joy, reflecting the lively spirit of the space.[2]
Post-2034
[edit]After the World Cup, the stadium’s flexible configuration means it will serve as a versatile and dynamic multipurpose entertainment venue. The design allows for the removal of the upper tier for legacy purposes, leaving a 25,000-capacity venue. Curtains, partitions, and the removable football pitch will allow the facility to host leading esports events, exhibitions, concerts, and conferences, as well as major sports tournaments. [3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/5590de2b652bef03/original/The-Saudi-Arabia-FIFA-World-Cup-2034-Bid-Book.pdf
- ^ NETWORK, BNC (2024-08-16). "New Stadium Unveiled to Create a 'Mexican Wave' Effect in Saudi Arabia". Gulf Fire. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
- ^ "Get free Access 100,000+ Middle East & North Africa construction projects". www.bncnetwork.net. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
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