The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has said that it will build new stadia in Riyadh, as well as Dammam city and Qiddiya, for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup matches. It will also refurbish four other stadia and give them a new look in time for the big event.
The Riyadh stadium will boast a unique design and be easily accessible by metro, while Dammam stadium will have up-to-the-minute specifications that suit the region’s environment and the fan experience. Regarding the Qiddiya stadium, SAFF said that it will be one of the masterpieces that Saudi 2027 will provide to Asia.
The Riyadh stadium will boast a unique design and be easily accessible by metro
King Fahd Stadium, Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, Prince Muhammad Bin Fahd Stadium, and Prince Saud Bin Jalawi City will be fully refurbished to ready them for the matches.
The running track in the King Fahad Stadium will be removed and additional seating will be affixed to cater to the thousands of fans who will flood into the Kingdom for these matches. Furthermore, SAFF will set up new facilities within the stadium.
The running track in the King Fahad Stadium will be removed and additional seating will be affixed
The Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium will be differentiated by the fact that it is situated in the heart of Riyadh, as well as being just steps away from the metro station. It will also witness a renovation, such as the removal of the running track, increasing the capacity, and expanding the facilities.
SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal said: “All the three state-of-the-art stadiums will up and running in time for the AFC Asia Cup 2027. In addition to the Riyadh, Qiddiya and Dammam stadia, four more will be rebuilt and developed in a different way.”
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