King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium is a large football stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. People come to watch top-level football in a big-match atmosphere, and the venue also stages boxing championships and large entertainment events, so there is often something on worth planning a visit around. The stadium seats more than 62,000 spectators, which makes it one of the biggest in the country. Fixtures include domestic and international football, and it is the home ground of two of the city's best-known clubs, Al Ittihad and Al Ahli. Tickets can be booked through the Ahlan app, and there is dedicated parking for visitors. Opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, and there is no minimum age, so families with young children are welcome. The stadium opened in 2014 and has since built a record as a host of major tournaments. It welcomed five matches during the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, including both semi-finals and the final. It is also one of the host venues for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, so it will stay in the international spotlight. For anyone who follows football, a visit here offers a clear sense of how the sport is celebrated in Jeddah.