Kingdom Arena — Riyadh

Kingdom Arena is one of Riyadh's newest large venues, a modern arena of around 26,000 built as part of the Boulevard Riyadh City entertainment district. Designed for major events, it brings a contemporary, event-ready setting to the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and a capacity that suits high-profile fixtures.

The arena is known for its polished production standards and enclosed design, which concentrate the atmosphere and keep the crowd close to the action. Its place within a purpose-built leisure district sets it apart from the city's traditional sports grounds.

The arena sits in the Hittin district of northwest Riyadh, within the Boulevard Riyadh City development — a large entertainment quarter of dining, shows and attractions. That setting makes a matchday here easy to combine with the surrounding leisure venues, and places the arena within a well-connected part of the modern capital.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport to the north, and the Boulevard district is reached from across the city by road and rail.

Transport options:

• Taxi and ride-hailing — Careem, Uber and metered taxis operate throughout Riyadh; set the destination to Kingdom Arena or Boulevard Riyadh City and allow for queues after events
• Riyadh Metro — the capital's metro network serves the northwestern districts; check the nearest station to the Boulevard before you travel
• By car — the district is reached via the northern and western approaches, with organised parking for major events

Because the district draws large crowds, allow extra time for the final approach and security checks.