- Address: 3398 Prince Bandar Bin Abdulaziz, Al Maizilah, Riyadh 13233, Saudi Arabia
- Phone: +966 11 246 1919
- Website: sbp.de
- Year of foundation: 1987
- The cost of the project: $ 510 million
- Capacity: 68 thousand people.
From the very center of Saudi Arabia , in its capital, there is a huge playground for a variety of sports. The King Fahd International Stadium was built in 1978, and has since been constantly modernized to match the latest trends in sports.
From the very center of Saudi Arabia , in its capital, there is a huge playground for a variety of sports. The King Fahd International Stadium was built in 1978, and has since been constantly modernized to match the latest trends in sports. The arena is named after the fifth king of this eastern state.
What is the interest of King Fahd's stadium?
The huge stands, which accommodate more than 68 thousand spectators, not so long ago witnessed a unique phenomenon. By the 87th anniversary of the founding of Saudi Arabia, women were allowed to also attend sports matches and concerts. For them, special women's sectors are guarded.
The stadium itself is a home training field for three football teams. The King Fahd Stadium, or, as it is still called, the "Pearl" has repeatedly hosted international matches and the Confederations Cup. In addition to football battles, athletics competitions are held here, so we can say with confidence that this is a multi-purpose sports arena of international level. She was given a license to conduct football games FIFA 13 - FIFA 17. The size of the field is 110х75m. Occasionally, concerts are held here.
The most interesting in the whole structure is the roof. It is a white air canopy reminiscent of the Bedouin tents, closes the stands and the field by 70%, which allows to lower the temperature of the air much inside, but this is of no small importance for the desert terrain. From a bird's-eye view, the King Fahd International Stadium resembles a huge exotic flower blossoming among the sand dunes.
How to get to the stadium?
To get on a sports match or just on a tour of the stadium, you can get here in the following ways. If you go by car, then choose the following routes: King Abdullah Rd, Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd and road number 522 or Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd and road number 522, where there are practically no traffic jams. Travel time from the center of Riyadh will take about half an hour.