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Jeddah, September 22, 2026, SPA — The Saudi national football team continued preparations Monday evening for its 27th Arabian Gulf Cup group-stage opener against Kuwait on September 23 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The team trained at the sports city’s training grounds under Head Coach Georgios Donis. The session included possession drills, attacking tactical exercises, and finishing drills. The team will conclude its preparations with a training session Tuesday evening…

Arar, September 04, 2026, SPA — More than 130 parks and public gardens across the cities and governorates of Northern Borders Region are welcoming residents and visitors as temperatures fall and the weather becomes milder, with growing numbers of people heading to open spaces, walking tracks, and recreational and sports facilities. The parks are seeing increased attendance, particularly in the evening, as families and individuals enjoy the mild weather and take part in sports and recreational a…

Riyadh, June 30, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Media Academy at the Ministry of Media concluded two training programs on sports media production and sports analysis as part of its efforts to develop national talent in sports media. The programs brought together more than 60 participants specializing in or interested in the field. The production-focused program covered content creation, production techniques, and planning sports coverage and programming. It also highlighted best practices for producing sports content across various platforms. The analysis-focused program covered the fundamentals of professional match analysis and technical insi

A world-class tennis centre in Qiddiya City will provide for elite international competition, Saudi Arabian player development and community participation, establishing the Kingdom as a global sports and tennis destination and reflecting the city’s philosophy of the ‘Power of Play’. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 15, 2026: Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the National Tennis Centre – a world-class sports and entertainment landmark that will position Saudi Arabia as a future hub for international tennis, elite development, local grass roots participation and year-round community play. Located in Qiddiya City – Saudi Ar

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