World Cup 2034 Stadiums: King Salman, NEOM & 15 Venues
Quick answer: Saudi Arabia plans 15 stadiums across 5 cities for World Cup 2034 — led by King Salman International Stadium (~92,760) in Riyadh and futuristic NEOM Stadium.
| City | Stadiums |
|---|---|
| Riyadh | 8 |
| Jeddah | 4 |
| Khobar | 1 |
| Neom | 1 |
| Abha | 1 |
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Complete World Cup 2034 Stadiums List
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Salman International Stadium | Riyadh | 92,760 | New |
| King Fahd Sports City Stadium | Riyadh | 70,200 | Renovation |
| South Riyadh Stadium | Riyadh | 47,060 | New |
| Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium | Riyadh | 46,979 | New |
| Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium | Riyadh | 46,865 | Renovation |
| King Saud University Stadium | Riyadh | 46,319 | Renovation |
| New Murabba Stadium | Riyadh | 46,010 | New |
| ROSHN Stadium | Riyadh | 46,000 | New |
| King Abdullah Sports City Stadium | Jeddah | 62,345 | Renovation |
| Qiddiya Coast Stadium | Jeddah | 46,096 | New |
| Jeddah Central Development Stadium | Jeddah | 45,794 | New |
| King Abdullah Economic City Stadium | Jeddah | 45,700 | New |
| Aramco Stadium | Khobar | 46,096 | New |
| NEOM Stadium | Neom | 46,010 | New |
| King Khalid University Stadium | Abha | 45,428 | Renovation |
Total venues: 15 · Cities: 5 · New builds: 10 · Renovations: 5
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Stadiums by City
| City | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 8 | |
| Jeddah | 4 | |
| Khobar | 1 | |
| Neom | 1 | |
| Abha | 1 |
Riyadh is the primary cluster — likely opening ceremony and final candidates. Jeddah adds Red Sea access. NEOM is the flagship futuristic venue.
Largest Planned Venues
| Rank | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Salman International | Riyadh | 92,760 |
| 2 | King Fahd Sports City | Riyadh | 70,200 |
| 3 | King Abdullah Sports City | Jeddah | 62,345 |
| 4 | South Riyadh Stadium | Riyadh | 47,060 |
| 5 | NEOM Stadium | Neom | 46,010 |
Compare: Lusail Stadium (Qatar 2022) hosted the 2022 final with 88,966 capacity.
New vs Renovated Venues
| Type | Count | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| New | 10 | King Salman International, NEOM Stadium, Qiddiya Coast |
| Renovation | 5 | King Fahd Sports City, King Abdullah Sports City |
Saudi Arabia's bid promises one of the largest new-build programmes since Qatar 2022.
Key Stadium Stories
- 25th FIFA World Cup edition
- Third World Cup in Asia (after 2002 and 2022)
- Second World Cup in Middle East (after Qatar 2022)
- First World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia
- First single-nation host since Qatar 2022
- 15 stadiums across 5 cities
- 10 new stadiums to be built
- 5 existing stadiums to be renovated
- King Salman International Stadium: Largest (92,760 capacity)
- All stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Neom, and Abha
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stadiums for World Cup 2034?
15 across five cities — see full table above.
Largest World Cup 2034 stadium?
King Salman International Stadium in Riyadh (~92,760).
World Cup 2034 stadiums list?
Riyadh (8), Jeddah (4), Khobar, Neom and Abha — all listed in the table above.
Will NEOM host the 2034 final?
TBA — King Salman International in Riyadh leads reporting; NEOM is a showcase venue.
How does 2034 compare to Qatar 2022 stadiums?
Qatar used 8 stadiums; Saudi plans 15 across a much larger geography — more domestic travel expected.