| ملعب أرامكو | |
 Planned design of stadium | |
Interactive map of Aramco Stadium | |
| Location | Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°21′54″N 50°10′52″E / 26.365°N 50.181°E / 26.365; 50.181 |
| Owner | Roshn |
| Operator | Saudi Aramco |
| Capacity | 47,000 |
| Field size | Field of play: 105m × 68m Pitch area: 125m × 85m |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | July 31, 2024 (2024-07-31) |
| Construction cost | SAR3.7 billion (US$1 billion) |
| Architect | Populous |
| Main contractors | BESIX and ALBAWANI |
| Tenants | |
| Al-Qadsiah FC (planned) Al-Qadsiah FC (women) (planned)
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| Website | |
| aramcostadium.com | |
Aramco Stadium[a] is a under construction 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][5]
History
The stadium is named after Saudi Aramco, which will operate the venue upon its opening, while Roshn retains ownership. It is administratively located within Khobar, although its proximity to the border with Dammam has caused some confusion; despite some believing it is in Dammam, it is officially within Khobar’s boundaries. The stadium's design is inspired by the shape of the water vortex commonly seen off the shores of Khobar city. It is also located just a few streets away from the stadium of neighboring city rivals, Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, based in Dammam.
A partnership between Roshn, a Public Investment Fund-owned real estate development company, and Saudi Aramco was established to build the stadium.[1] Construction began in 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026, with the official opening scheduled for that year.[2] During construction, on March 12, 2025, a worker from Pakistan, died on site.[6]
On January 16, 2026, a limited fire broke out at the stadium during construction. It was extinguished within 10 minutes, causing minor damage and no injuries to workers.[7]
Usage
The stadium was built after Aramco acquired Al-Qadsiah and will serve as the club’s new home starting in 2026. It will also host matches during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Like other new stadiums in Saudi Arabia, it has air conditioning to keep players and fans comfortable. It can also host concerts and large events.[4]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b "King Abdullah Economic City Stadium, unknown architect". dezeen.com. August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Saudi 2034 plans include stadium 350m above ground". bbc.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Saudi Aramco kicks off construction of new stadium in Al Khobar". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Company begins construction on new 47,000-seat Aramco Stadium". Aramco Stadium. 1 August 2024.
- ^ Pattisson, Pete; Mukhtar, Imran; Ahmed, Redwan (21 March 2025). "First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "Fire at Aramco Stadium (in Arabic: حريق في ملعب أرامكو بالسعودية)". صدى البلد. Elbalad.news. 15 January 2026.
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