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Jeddah, April 10, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Governorate will host the Round of 16 and final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-2026 season from April 13 to 25 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. The tournament will feature West Region Round of 16 matches in Jeddah on April 13 and 14 in a single-leg format, after being shifted from the home-and-away system. Participating clubs include Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad, as well as Qatar’s Al-Sadd and Al-Duhail, the UAE’s Al-Wahda and Shabab Al-Ahli, and Iran’s Tractor. Asian football fans are also turning their att

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in coordination with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), announced today the match schedule for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar. Riyadh will host matches at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, the tournament’s largest venue with a capacity of 72,000 spectators, which will stage the opening match and the final, as well as Saudi national team matches, group-stage fixtures, and the Round of 16 and quarterfinal matches. Riyadh will also host matches at King Saud

Rafha, February 25, 2026, SPA — The “Mashina” program officially launched on Tuesday in Rafha to increase public awareness of the health benefits of walking and to foster a culture of daily physical activity. The activities are being held weekly on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Darb Zubaydah track and walkway. The program is organized by the sports association “Tanafos” under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport’s Northern Borders branch, and in collaboration with the Northern Borders Region Municipality and several local sports associations.

Sakaka, February 25, 2026, SPA — Parks and sports fields across Al-Jouf Region and its governorates draw large numbers of visitors, particularly young people, during Ramadan nights. In recent years, Al-Jouf Municipality has developed numerous parks and established 44 sports fields, alongside additional facilities operated by the private sector. The public spaces provide a welcoming environment for families and individuals seeking a pleasant outdoor setting during Ramadan evenings. The sports fields also serve as an important outlet for young people and sports enthusiasts across the region, offering a space for recreation, competition, and

Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — The Sports Investment Forum announced that the third day of its 2026 edition will be dedicated to empowering women in the sports sector, in partnership with Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. The move reflects the forum’s commitment to supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing the role of women in the sports industry and sports investment This allocation comes as part of the forum’s program, scheduled to take place from April 20 to 22, at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. The third day will feature a series of strategic sessions and specialized workshops focused on sustaina

Jeddah, February 13, 2026, SPA — Twenty drivers representing 10 teams will compete in rounds four and five of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the 12th edition of the series. The event starts today at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and runs over two days, with one round held each day. It was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the Ministry of Sport’s supervision. Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal affirmed that hosting the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the eighth time reflects the leadership’s con

Riyadh, February 5, 2026, SPA — Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal is heading the Kingdom’s delegation for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Friday at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that the Kingdom’s participation reflects the generous support the sports sector receives from the leadership. He said that support has driven marked progress across sports, including winter sports, which have seen rapid growth in recent years in organization, practice, and interna

Riyadh, January 28, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Sport on Monday held a special investment meeting with local and international investors, attended by Vice Minister of Sport Bader Alkadi, National Center for Privatization and PPP CEO Mohannad Basodan, and officials from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and entities affiliated with the sports sector. The meeting aimed to enhance engagement with investors, showcase investment opportunities, and explore partnership prospects to attract high-quality investments into Saudi sports. The meeting forms part of the Ministry of Sport’s ongoing efforts to ensure the sustainability of the spor

Sara Misir dominates Final 2 as Aoki Racing secure back-to-back Jeddah victories His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman, President of SWSDF, praises a ‘fantastic’ event and expresses his pride of Saudi people for its success Jeddah delivers another memorable weekend of thrilling all-electric racing with thousands of fans witnessing the start of the 2026 E1 season JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (24 January 2026) – Jeddah once again underlined its importance to the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF and further enhanced its status as a world-class sports destination by hosting a spectacular season-opening race.

Jeddah, January 8, 2026, SPA — The media center at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah recorded strong attendance yesterday from local and international journalists covering the anticipated matches of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup, featuring four of Spain’s leading clubs, under the supervision and organization of the Ministry of Sport. The tournament opens at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium with a high-profile match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club. Today will see a major clash between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, with the competition concluding on Sunday with the final. The media center was filled with representative