Tickets on sale for opening ceremony of 2023 Saudi Games

Tickets for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Saudi Games are now on sale, organizers announced on Wednesday. (Supplied)
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Updated 16 November 2023
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Tickets on sale for opening ceremony of 2023 Saudi Games

  • Crowd can expect a spectacular showcase of special performances, artistic and athletic displays, and dazzling light shows, organizers say
  • The grand finale of the ceremony, on Nov. 27 in Riyadh, will be a performance by world-renowned French music producer DJ Snake

RIYADH: Tickets for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Saudi Games are now on sale, organizers announced on Wednesday.

General admission tickets for the event, on Nov. 27 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, are available at tickets.saudigames.sa for SR35 ($9).

The crowd can look forward to a spectacular opening ceremony, organizers said, featuring a stunning showcase of special performances, artistic and athletic displays, dazzling fireworks and light shows that collectively amount to a visual masterpiece.

Many of the participating athletes will also be there, marching proudly into the stadium for the ceremonial lighting of the event’s torch. The grand finale will be a performance by world-renowned French music producer DJ Snake.

More than 6,000 athletes are expected to compete at the second Saudi Games in 53 events between Nov. 26 and Dec. 10.

 


Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

Updated 07 January 2026
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Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

  • The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.

It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.

A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.

Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.

The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.

Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.