King Saud University Stadium — Riyadh

King Saud University Stadium is a contemporary football arena of around 26,000 seats, set on the campus of King Saud University in the northwest of Riyadh. Compact and enclosed, it delivers an intense, close-to-the-pitch atmosphere that suits the group fixtures of the AFC Asian Cup 2027.

Built to a modern standard, the ground combines a single continuous bowl with covered stands, keeping spectators close to the action and the noise contained. Its scale makes it well suited to matches expecting a full, engaged crowd rather than the largest showpiece occasions.

The stadium sits within the grounds of King Saud University in the northwest of the capital, an area of academic campuses, wide boulevards and newer residential districts. Riyadh's business and hotel districts lie to the east and centre, all within a manageable drive, so the ground is straightforward to combine with a stay elsewhere in the city.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport north of the city, and the university area is reached from across the capital by road and rail.

Transport options:

• Taxi and ride-hailing — Careem, Uber and metered taxis run throughout Riyadh; set the destination to King Saud University Stadium and allow for post-match queues
• Riyadh Metro — the capital's metro network serves the western districts; check the nearest station to the campus before you set out
• By car — the campus is reached via the western approaches and ring roads, with parking marshalled for events

Allow extra time on match days for the final approach and security screening at the gates.

The single-bowl design places every category of seat close to the pitch, with covered stands giving shade and shelter. Seating is arranged into categories that vary by side and tier, and the exact category map for each fixture is confirmed by the organiser and shown on the event listing.

We offer access to all officially released seating categories, subject to availability. Accessible seating and facilities are provided within the ground and confirmed for each match.

Because the stadium is one of several in Riyadh, a visit here can be built into a wider stay in the capital, close to its museums, markets and dining. The other Riyadh grounds are within the same metropolitan area, making it possible to follow more than one fixture across a short trip.

To match this stadium to a specific fixture, browse the match schedule. For the other grounds see the venue overview, or return to the homepage for tickets across the tournament.