RIYADH: The designs for King Salman Stadium and its sports facilities have been unveiled, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The stadium, which will be the headquarters of the Saudi national football team and host major sporting events and activities, will be located in the north of Riyadh, on King Salman Road next to King Abdulaziz Park.
It will be close to vital sites in the capital such as King Khalid International Airport and will be connected to Riyadh Train Station and main roads, making it readily accessible, SPA said.
The design of the stadium, scheduled for completion in the last quarter of 2029, was selected from among several designs submitted by 6 specialized international companies. The design meets FIFA requirements and standards of sustainability and architectural excellence.
The main stadium will have green walls and roofs and an area exceeding 96,500 square meters. The stadium design was inspired by local urbanism and achieves the requirements of environmental sustainability and green buildings, SPA added.
The stadium and its sports facilities cover an area of more than 660,000 square meters, including a range of facilities for practicing various sports activities.
It will house a number of shopping centers and recreational places that will be available to all age groups throughout the day, making it an attractive destination for visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom.
The capacity of the main stadium will be 92,000 seats and it will include a royal box that accommodates 150 seats, 120 hospitality suites, 300 seats for important people, and 2,200 VIP seats.
The stadium will have sustainable cooling systems for the fans’ seats and the stadium floor, internal gardens, and a walking path on the roof of the stadium with a view of King Abdulaziz Park.
