Sustainable Design and Construction of World-Class Stadiums and Arenas
World Stadiums and Arenas Summit is an annual flagship event serving as a hub and accelerator for the country’s plan to establish world-class stadiums. It will bring together local and international sports facility development experts, world-famous architects and designers, sustainability and green building professionals, and technology and engineering experts to share insights, best practices, and technical advancements for developing the world’s most inspiring and remarkable stadiums in Saudi Arabia.
The Summit’s program is carefully curated to provide a platform for nurturing strategic partnerships, fostering innovation and investment opportunities, and expediting deal-making.
MARKET DRIVERS
☑️ Booming Sports Infrastructure Investment in Saudi Arabia
Economic Growth through Sports: Over USD 2 billion in investments to develop sports venues, aiming to diversify the economy and boost tourism.
☑️ Booming Sports Infrastructure Investment in Saudi Arabia
Economic Growth through Sports: Over USD 2 billion in investments to develop sports venues, aiming to diversify the economy and boost tourism.
Major events like the Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034 are expected to attract over USD 15 billion in investments for stadiums and infrastructure.
☑️ Stadiums and Sport Facilities Projects
16 new stadiums will be built, and existing ones will be upgraded by 2027, offering opportunities for various firms. Giga-projects like NEOM and Qiddiya will feature advanced sports venues, with Qiddiya alone investing USD 8 billion in infrastructure.
☑️ Growth in Sports Tourism
Events like Formula 1 and the Saudi Cup are increasing the demand for multi-use venues accommodating international visitors.
☑️ Legacy Planning for Post-Mega Events
New strategies adopted to convert stadiums into mixed-use facilities for concerts and conferences are essential to overcome the challenge of maintaining profitability and functionality after significant events
☑️ Stadiums and Sport Facilities Projects
16 new stadiums will be built, and existing ones will be upgraded by 2027, offering opportunities for various firms. Giga-projects like NEOM and Qiddiya will feature advanced sports venues, with Qiddiya alone investing USD 8 billion in infrastructure.
☑️ Growth in Sports Tourism
Events like Formula 1 and the Saudi Cup are increasing the demand for multi-use venues accommodating international visitors.
☑️ Legacy Planning for Post-Mega Events
New strategies adopted to convert stadiums into mixed-use facilities for concerts and conferences are essential to overcome the challenge of maintaining profitability and functionality after significant events
The global sports venue market is expected to grow from USD 4.7 billion in 2020 to USD 7.8 billion by 2030, with Saudi Arabia leading in the MENA region.
☑️ International Expertise
Collaboration with global firms ensures world-class stadium designs and engineering in multiple projects.
☑️ Sustainability and Smart Technologies
By 2030, over 70% of new stadiums will incorporate sustainable practices, creating demand for eco-friendly construction.
☑️ International Expertise
Collaboration with global firms ensures world-class stadium designs and engineering in multiple projects.
☑️ Sustainability and Smart Technologies
By 2030, over 70% of new stadiums will incorporate sustainable practices, creating demand for eco-friendly construction.
