47,000 seats
Seats for the moments that matter.
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.
800,000 m²
The wider development footprint.
Opening in 2026
Planned opening year.
A HOME. A HOST. A DESTINATION.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SUSTAINABILITY
FOR TODAY’S GAME.
AND TOMORROW’S GENERATIONS.
Sustainability brings together building design, material choices and efficient water and energy systems.
LEED Gold
Gold precertification achieved: a design-stage milestone ahead of final certification.
Water
Rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse, alongside weather-informed, sensor-led pitch irrigation.
Energy
Energy-efficient lighting and cooling, with architecture that admits daylight and optimises natural ventilation.
Materials
Lower-carbon concrete, with an estimated 25% reduction in associated CO₂ emissions reported in the July 2025 project update.
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 ↗
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 ↗