Kingdom Arena
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المملكة أرينا Al-Mamlakah Arena | |
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| Former names | Boulevard Hall (2023) |
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| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Owner | Boulevard Hall |
| Operator | General Entertainment Authority |
| Capacity | 26,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2023 |
| Built | 2023–2024 |
| Tenants | |
| Al Hilal | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Kingdom Arena (Arabic: المملكة أرينا, romanized: Al-Mamlakah Arena) is an association football stadium located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium seats 26,000 spectators in its football configuration and has a retractable roof. In September 2023, the Kingdom Holding Company obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of Al Hilal.
History
Kingdom Arena was built in 180 days and accommodates more than 30,000 people, including 20 luxury boxes. It has a retractable roof and a four-sided video screen suspended over the center.
The first football match to be played at the stadium was a friendly match on 29 January 2024 between Al Hilal and Inter Miami, which ended in Al Hilal winning 4–3.
On 8 February 2024, Kingdom Arena received two Guinness World Records for the largest covered football stadium and the highest capacity for an indoor covered stadium.
Events
Boxing
- October 28, 2023 - Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
- December 23, 2023 - Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
- March 8, 2024 - Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou
- May 18, 2024 - Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Mixed martial arts
- February 24, 2024 - PFL vs. Bellator
Association football
- January 29, 2024 - Al Hilal vs. Inter Miami
- February 8, 2024 - Al Hilal vs. Al Nassr
Women's Cup
SAFF Women's Cup Final
See also
References
- ^ http://stadiumdb.com/designs/ksa/kingdom_arena
- ^ El-Assasy, Ahmad (29 January 2024). "Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Halligan, Neil (31 January 2024). "Inside Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia's new sports and entertainment centre". The National. Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Michelle (29 January 2024). "Messi, Suarez, Ruiz score, but Inter Miami loses friendly 4-3 to Saudi club Al Hilal". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Wael, Ragya (9 February 2024). "Kingdom Arena Receives Two Guinness World Records". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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