New Murabba Stadium (Arabic: ملعب المربَّع, romanized: maleabʿ al-Murabba) is a planned multi-purpose stadium within the New Murabba Project, a real estate development, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 46,010 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage and round of 32.[1]
 Planned design of stadium | |
 Interactive map of New Murabba Stadium | |
| Location | New Murabba, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°48′18″N 46°33′20″E / 24.804941674952943°N 46.555456040355246°E, |
| Owner | New Murabba |
| Operator | New Murabba |
| Capacity | 46,010 |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
Field size | Field of play: 105m × 68m Pitch area: 125m × 85m |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 2027 (planned) |
| Opened | 2032 (planned) |
| Architect | Arup Group |
Main contractors | New Murabba Development Company |
| Tenants | |
| 2034 FIFA World Cup (planned) | |
| Website | |
| https://newmurabba.com/en/ | |
Construction
editConstruction on the stadium will begin in 2027 and its opening will take place in 2032.
The stadium's design is inspired by the layered overlapping planes and textured peeling bark of the native acacia tree. The roof is designed to create sheltered spaces for social interaction and movement.[1]
The stadium’s is designed to prioritize long-term flexibility following the World Cup with adaptable spaces capable of hosting concerts, gaming, and various entertainment events.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- 1 2 3 "Growing. Together. The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid" (PDF).
- ↑ "New Murabba Stadium: Transforming Riyadh with World-Class Sports | New Murabba". newmurabba.com. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
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