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Aramco Stadium
Aramco Stadium (Arabic: ملعب ارامكو, romanized: maleab aramku) is a planned multi-purpose stadium located in the north of Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[1][2] 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.[3] It will also be used for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.[4] 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. DescriptionConstruction
A partnership between Roshn, a Public Investment Fund owned real estate development company, and Aramco was established to build this stadium.[1] Its opening will take place in 2026.[2] Construction on the Aramco Stadium began in 2024, and will be completed in 2026.[3] Situated along the Arabian Gulf, the stadium’s architecture pays homage to the sea’s dynamic character and its deep connection to the local community. The whirlpool-shaped design, inspired by the Dawwama phenomenon that appears off the coastline during summer, features overlapping sail-like structures and elegant wave motifs, harmonizing effortlessly with the coastal environment.[3] Aramco Stadium will be situated in northern Khobar, near the Corniche, with a focus on accessibility through public transportation, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways. Designed to serve as more than just a sports venue, it aims to become a long-standing cultural hub and a central gathering place for the community.[3] Post-2034Following the World Cup, it will be primarily used by Al-Qadsiah of the Saudi Pro League.[4] See alsoReferences
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