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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:Jeddah Central Development Stadium}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Jeddah Central Development Stadium}} | ||
| {{Infobox venue | {{Infobox venue | ||
| | name = |
| name = Jeddah Central Development Stadium | ||
| | nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| | image = |
| image = Jeddah Central Development Stadium.jpg | ||
| | image_size = 250px | | image_size = 250px | ||
| | caption = Planned design of the stadium | | caption = Planned design of the stadium | ||
| | city = | | city = | ||
| | location = ], ] | | location = ], ] | ||
| | broke_ground = |
| broke_ground = February 2024 | ||
| | opened = |
| opened = 2027 (planned) | ||
| | owner = ] | | owner = ] | ||
| | operator = |
| operator = Jeddah Central Development Company | ||
| | architect = ] & Khatib and Alami | |||
| | architect = HKS Architects + Omto Architects + <br>] | |||
| | builder = ] | |||
| | surface = Grass | | surface = Grass | ||
| | coordinates = | | coordinates = | ||
| | main contractors = |
| main contractors = SAMA Contracting | ||
| | tenants = ] | | tenants = ] | ||
| | seating_capacity = |
| seating_capacity = 45,794 | ||
| | dimensions = Field of play: 105m × 68m | | dimensions = Field of play: 105m × 68m | ||
| Pitch area: 125m × 85m | Pitch area: 125m × 85m | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| The '''Jeddah Central Stadium''' ({{langx|ar| |
The '''Jeddah Central Development Stadium''' ({{langx|ar|استاد التطوير المركزي بجدة}}) is a planned ] ] under construction in ], ]. It is set to be a venue for the ] and has a proposed capacity of 45,794 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage and round of 32.<ref name=":0">https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/5590de2b652bef03/original/The-Saudi-Arabia-FIFA-World-Cup-2034-Bid-Book.pdf</ref> | ||
| ==Development== | ==Development== | ||
| === Construction === | === Construction === | ||
| Construction on the stadium began in February of 2024 and its opening will take place in 2027. In July 2022, JCDC announced that the stadium will be designed by ] and urban development consultants Khatib and Alami. In January 2024, the contract to construct the stadium was awarded to ]-based ] and SAMA contracting.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-07-20 |title=GMP, Khatib & Alami to design Jeddah Central Project's major landmark - Construction Week Saudi |url=https://www.constructionweeksaudi.com/news/jeddah-central-project-stadium |access-date=2025-01-01 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| Construction on the stadium will begin in 2029 and its opening will take place in 2032. | |||
| It will be located in the ] historical district of ].<ref name=":0" /> With its open spaces, green parks, world-class pitch, and a dynamic platform that brings together international events, the stadium will promote a healthier and more active lifestyle in the city’s community. The stadium is set to be one of four major landmarks of the ], the other three being a Museum, an Opera House, and an Oceanarium.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| It will be located in the northern part of ] on the shore of the ]. The stadium will be situated at the heart of the Qiddiya Coast Development.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| === '''Post-2034''' === | === '''Post-2034''' === | ||
| Following the World Cup, the stadium will serve as the home for two professional football clubs and will continue to host a diverse array of sporting events. Its versatile design and flexible configuration make it an ideal venue for various purposes, including conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and other non-football-related events.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| After the World Cup, the stadium’s flexible configuration means it will serve as a versatile and dynamic multipurpose entertainment venue. The design allows for the removal of the upper tier for legacy purposes, leaving a 25,000-capacity venue. Curtains, partitions, and the removable football pitch will allow the facility to host leading esports events, exhibitions, concerts, and conferences, as well as major sports tournaments. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Get free Access 100,000+ Middle East & North Africa construction projects |url=https://www.bncnetwork.net/project/Qiddiya-Coast-Stadium-North-of-Jeddah/MzMxOTg2#:~:text=Located%20on%20Jeddah's%20northern%20Red,capacity%20will%20decrease%20to%2025,000. |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=www.bncnetwork.net |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 05:42, 1 January 2025
 Planned design of the stadium | |
| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jeddah Central Development Company |
| Operator | Jeddah Central Development Company |
| Capacity | 45,794 |
| Field size | Field of play: 105m × 68m Pitch area: 125m × 85m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 2024 |
| Opened | 2027 (planned) |
| Architect | GMP & Khatib and Alami |
| Builder | China Railway Construction Corporation |
| Main contractors | SAMA Contracting |
| Tenants | |
| Saudi Arabia national football team | |
The Jeddah Central Development Stadium (Arabic: استاد التطوير المركزي بجدة) is a planned football stadium under construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 45,794 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage and round of 32.
Development
Construction
Construction on the stadium began in February of 2024 and its opening will take place in 2027. In July 2022, JCDC announced that the stadium will be designed by GMP and urban development consultants Khatib and Alami. In January 2024, the contract to construct the stadium was awarded to Beijing-based China Railway Construction Corporation and SAMA contracting.
It will be located in the Jeddah historical district of Al-Balad. With its open spaces, green parks, world-class pitch, and a dynamic platform that brings together international events, the stadium will promote a healthier and more active lifestyle in the city’s community. The stadium is set to be one of four major landmarks of the Jeddah Central Project, the other three being a Museum, an Opera House, and an Oceanarium.
Post-2034
Following the World Cup, the stadium will serve as the home for two professional football clubs and will continue to host a diverse array of sporting events. Its versatile design and flexible configuration make it an ideal venue for various purposes, including conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and other non-football-related events.
See also
References
- ^ https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/5590de2b652bef03/original/The-Saudi-Arabia-FIFA-World-Cup-2034-Bid-Book.pdf
- ^ "GMP, Khatib & Alami to design Jeddah Central Project's major landmark - Construction Week Saudi". 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
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