Top 10 Biggest Stadiums in Saudi Arabia

10. Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium

Named after Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, the stadium is located in Riyadh and has a capacity of 22,500. It opened in 1971 and is the home of Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab.

9. Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium

Located in Medina the stadium has a capacity of 24,000. It is the home ground of Ohod Club and Al-Ansar FC.

8. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium

Opened in 1970, the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium has a capacity of 25,000 and is located in Jeddah.

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7. Mrsool Park

Also known as King Saud University Stadium, Mrsool Park is the home of Al-Nassr FC. The stadium is located in Riyadh and has a capacity of 25,000. It opened on 7 May 2015.

6. King Abdullah Sport City Stadium

Previously known as the Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, the stadium is located in Buraidah and has a capacity of 25,000. It opened in 1982 and is the home ground of Al-Raed FC and Al Taawon FC.

5. Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium

Located in Al-Hasa, the stadium has a capacity of 26,000. It opened in 1983 and is the home ground of Al-Adalah FC, Al Fateh SC, and Al-Jeel Club.

Photo: SPL

4. Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium

Located in Dammam, the stadium has a capacity of 35,000. It is named after Muhammad bin Fahd, the former governor of the Eastern Province. The stadium opened in 1973 and is the home of Al-Ettifaq FC and Al-Nahda Club.

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3. King Abdul Aziz Stadium

Located in Mecca, the stadium has a capacity of 38,000. It is the home ground of Al-Wehda FC and it opened in 1986.

Photo: وزارة الرياضة Ministry Of Sport

2. King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

Nicknamed The Shining Jewel, the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium is located in Jeddah, in the King Abdullah Sports City. It has a capacity of 62,345 and it opened on 1 May 2014. It is named after Abdullah, who was the King of Saudi Arabia when the stadium opened. It is the home of Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al-Ittihad Club.

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1. King Fahd International Stadium

With a capacity of 68,752, the King Fahd Stadium is the largest stadium in Saudi Arabia. Nicknamed “Pearl of Stadiums” or simply “the Pearl”, the stadium is located in Riyadh. It opened in 1987 and is named after the former king Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is used mostly for football matches as the home of the Saudi Arabia national football team, and it also has athletics facilities. It is also the home ground of Al Hilal SFC and Al Shabab FC.

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