Jeddah Central Development Stadium
 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.[1]
Development
[edit]Construction
[edit]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.[2]
It will be located in the Jeddah historical district of Al-Balad.[1] 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.[2]
Post-2034
[edit]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.[1]
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