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Architectural visualisation · © Populous
Architectural visualisation · © Populous

ARAMCO STADIUM · AL KHOBAR

FOOTBALL AT THE HEART.
AN EXCITING WORLD AROUND IT.

Aramco Stadium brings a major sporting stage to Al Khobar and a wider destination for culture, entertainment, hospitality and everyday life. Its ambition extends beyond matchday: a place for the Eastern Province to come together.

47,000 seats

Seats for the moments that matter.

800,000 m²

The wider development footprint.

Opening in 2026

Planned opening year.

A HOME. A HOST. A DESTINATION.

Architectural visualisation · © Populous
Architectural visualisation · © Populous

Al-Qadsiah

The stadium’s anchor club connects the venue to the passion of local football.

International football

Selected to host matches at the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

Everyday reasons to return

Retail, dining, public spaces and leisure form part of the wider destination vision.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE AMBITION.

Aramco Stadium Company, an Aramco subsidiary, announced its launch and leadership appointments on 13 April 2026.

Fahad K. Al Dhubaib

Chairman

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Thomairi

Deputy Chairman

Abdulrahman Alqudaib

Board Member

Nader Ashoor

Board Member

Jefferson Slack

Board Member

James Bisgrove

Board Member

Matthew Kittle

Chief Executive Officer

LOCAL TALENT. A WORLD-CLASS WELCOME.

CREATING JOBS IN AL KHOBAR

Behind every memorable visit is a team making it happen. As Aramco Stadium develops as a destination for sport, entertainment and hospitality, it offers the potential for career pathways that support Saudi talent and Al Khobar’s local economy.

Illustrative Saudi guest-services staff assisting stadium visitors with tablets at a bilingual Guest Assistance desk
AI-generated illustration of guest services.

Guest services

Welcoming fans, assisting with digital tickets, wayfinding and accessibility support.

Events & hospitality

Match-day coordination, guest hosting, food and beverage service and hospitality experiences.

Stadium operations

Facilities, technology, event preparation and the services that keep the visitor experience running smoothly.

Explore Careers ↗
Stadium architectural visualisation

OUR STORY

SHAPED BY THE GULF.

Overlapping sail-like forms echo the coastal character of Al Khobar. FIFA-compliant design and integrated cooling bring a distinctive local identity to an international sporting stage.

Explore the Masterplan ↗

THE DESIGN INSPIRATION

FROM WATER IN MOTION.
TO ARCHITECTURE IN THE MAKING.

Illustration of an architect sketching a stadium with an unfinished digital model and Dawwama reference prints
AI-created illustration of the design inspiration.
Rhys Courtney, Project Lead Architect
Portrait: Populous

MEET THE DESIGNER

THE VISION BEHIND
THE VENUE.

Designed by Populous, Aramco Stadium brings the movement of the Gulf into its architecture. Rhys Courtney, Senior Principal and Project Lead Architect, leads the design vision for the stadium and its surrounding masterplan.

Meet Rhys Courtney ↗

A WARM WELCOME

A PLACE FOR EVERY FAN.

A great day starts with feeling welcome. Plan around the needs of everyone in your group, with event-specific information and the right questions before you travel.

Illustration of stadium staff welcoming a wheelchair user and a family
AI-generated illustration of an inclusive visitor experience.

Before you book

Ask the event organiser about accessible seating and companion arrangements before purchasing.

Before you travel

Check event-specific information for drop-off, parking, entrances and step-free routes.

Visiting as a family

Check age and ticket requirements, agree a meeting point and ask about the support available.

Ask About Your Visit ↗
Architectural visualisation of the stadium and its surroundings
Architectural visualisation · © Populous

SUSTAINABILITY

FOR TODAY’S GAME.
AND TOMORROW’S GENERATIONS.

Sustainability brings together building design, material choices and efficient water and energy systems.

01

LEED Gold

Gold precertification achieved: a design-stage milestone ahead of final certification.

02

Water

Rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse, alongside weather-informed, sensor-led pitch irrigation.

03

Energy

Energy-efficient lighting and cooling, with architecture that admits daylight and optimises natural ventilation.

04

Materials

Lower-carbon concrete, with an estimated 25% reduction in associated CO₂ emissions reported in the July 2025 project update.

Architectural visualisation of Aramco Stadium
Architectural visualisation © Populous

STADIUM TOURS

GO BEYOND THE STANDS.

From the tunnel to pitchside, a stadium tour offers a different perspective on the place fans call home. Discover the design story, the people and the details behind the matchday experience.

Tour dates, available routes and prices will be announced when the programme is confirmed. Access may vary around events and operational requirements.

Enquire About Tours ↗
Aerial construction view of Aramco Stadium in September 2026
Official construction update · September 2026 · © Aramco Stadium

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

A STADIUM IN THE MAKING.

Follow the progress through photography, films and behind-the-scenes stories, and see how the vision is taking shape.

Explore Construction Updates ↗

STAY IN THE KNOW

DON’T MISS THE NEXT BIG MOMENT.

Stadium stories, event announcements and a look behind the scenes. Get closer to what comes next.