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'''Kingdom Arena''' ({{Lang-ar|المملكة أرينا}}), originally ('''Boulevard Hall'''), is an [[association football]] stadium located in [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. The stadium seats 26,000 spectators in its football configuration and has a [[retractable roof]]. In September 2023, the [[Kingdom Holding Company]] obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of [[Al Hilal SFC]].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=2024-01-29 |title=Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup |url=https://www.leaders-mena.com/kingdom-arena-stadium-ready-for-riyadh-season-cup/ |work=Leaders MENA |location= |access-date=2024-01-30}}</ref><ref name=stadiummrsool>{{cite web | url=https://riyadhseason.com/en-US/zone/kingdom-arena | title=kingdom-arena|date=2023 }}</ref> |
'''Kingdom Arena''' ({{Lang-ar|المملكة أرينا|Al-Mamlakah Arena}}), originally ('''Boulevard Hall'''), is an [[association football]] stadium located in [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. The stadium seats 26,000 spectators in its football configuration and has a [[retractable roof]]. In September 2023, the [[Kingdom Holding Company]] obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of [[Al Hilal SFC]].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=2024-01-29 |title=Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup |url=https://www.leaders-mena.com/kingdom-arena-stadium-ready-for-riyadh-season-cup/ |work=Leaders MENA |location= |access-date=2024-01-30}}</ref><ref name=stadiummrsool>{{cite web | url=https://riyadhseason.com/en-US/zone/kingdom-arena | title=kingdom-arena|date=2023 }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
Revision as of 11:41, 20 April 2024
المملكة أرينا Al-Mamlakah Arena | |
Former names | Boulevard Hall (2023) |
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Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Owner | Boulevard Hall |
Operator | General Entertainment Authority |
Capacity | 26,000[1] |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 2023 |
Built | 2023–24 |
Tenants | |
Al Hilal | |
Website | |
Official website |
Kingdom Arena (Arabic: المملكة أرينا, romanized: Al-Mamlakah Arena), originally (Boulevard Hall), is an association football stadium located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium seats 26,000 spectators in its football configuration and has a retractable roof. In September 2023, the Kingdom Holding Company obtained the management rights to operate the stadium as the home of Al Hilal SFC.[2][3]
History
Kingdom Arena was built in 180 days and accommodates more than 30,000 people, including 20 luxury boxes. It has a retractable roof and a four-sided video screen suspended over the center.[4]
The first football match to be played at the stadium was a friendly match in January 29, 2024 between Al Hilal and Inter Miami, which ended in Al Hilal winning 4–3.[5]
On 8 February 2024, Kingdom Arena received two Guinness World Records for the largest covered football stadium and the highest capacity for an indoor covered stadium.[6]
Events
Boxing
- October 28, 2023 - Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
- December 23, 2023 - Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
- March 8, 2024 - Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou
Mixed martial arts
- February 24, 2024 - PFL vs. Bellator
Association football
- January 29, 2024 - Al Hilal vs. Inter Miami
- February 8, 2024 - Al Hilal vs. Al Nassr
See also
References
- ^ http://stadiumdb.com/designs/ksa/kingdom_arena
- ^ "Kingdom Arena Stadium Ready for Riyadh Season Cup". Leaders MENA. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "kingdom-arena". 2023.
- ^ Halligan, Neil (31 January 2024). "Inside Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia's new sports and entertainment centre". The National. Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Michelle (29 January 2024). "Messi, Suarez, Ruiz score, but Inter Miami loses friendly 4-3 to Saudi club Al Hilal". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Wael, Ragya (2024-02-09). "Kingdom Arena Receives Two Guinness World Records". Leaders MENA. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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- Retractable-roof stadiums
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