Aramco Stadium

What Aramco Stadium does

Aramco Stadium Company is a single-shareholder limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Company), incorporated under Saudi Arabian law with share capital of SAR 500,000 and headquartered in Dhahran. It is developing a 47,000-seat multi-purpose stadium on an 800,000 sqm campus in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, with construction that began in July 2024 as a joint venture with Roshn Group and SBJV as the primary contractor. The venue is scheduled to open in 2026 and is positioned as the home ground of Al Qadsiah FC and a host venue for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

The stadium's core technology stack centers on being the first fully air-conditioned, climate-controlled sports venue in the GCC, featuring a 22,500-ton district cooling system, a GCC-first climate-controlled vacuum and ventilation pitch system, a hybrid 95% natural / 5% synthetic turf with embedded sensors monitoring oxygen, moisture, and temperature, and LED grow lighting for shaded zones. Safety operations are supported by an AI-Enhanced Safety Command Center using AI-backed CCTV with crane collision avoidance, and the development has achieved Gold LEED precertification for sustainability. The campus additionally includes two full-size FIFA-spec training pitches, ~130,000 sqm of public park space, retail, dining, and community sports facilities.

The business model is event-driven and diversified across six revenue streams: direct and partner-platform ticket sales (e.g., via ahlan.sa for AFC 2027), premium hospitality (VIP suites, pitch-side lounges) on multi-year subscription contracts, on-site retail and food and beverage, commercial partnerships and naming rights (licensing), private events and stadium tours, and community/health and wellness programming. The go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer self-serve ticketing funnel (website + partner platform) with an enterprise field-sales motion targeting corporate hospitality clients ([email protected]) and brand sponsorship buyers. Customers span general sports fans, corporate hospitality clients, international federations (FIFA, AFC), and Al Qadsiah FC as the anchor tenant, with the venue positioned as a year-round destination rather than a match-day-only asset.

Name

Aramco Stadium

Legal name

Aramco Stadium Company

Website

https://aramcostadium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aramco Stadium Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramco, is developing a 47,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, serving Al Qadsiah FC and hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Venue & Entertainment Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (71121), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Major League Stadiums (MPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Sports Venue Operations for Live Games (Stadiums/Arenas) (MPAGAMAG), Sports Hospitality & Premium Experiences (VIP, Suites, Fan Zones) (MPAGAMAJ), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG), Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA)

Keywords

• Sports venue management
• Stadium operations
• Event hosting services
• Premium hospitality
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Khobar

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales for football matches, concerts, and entertainment events through the stadium website and partnered ticketing platforms.
2. Premium Hospitality: Exclusive hospitality packages including private VIP suites with panoramic views and pitch-side lounges with gourmet dining and top-tier service.
3. Retail and Food & Beverage: Retail shops and restaurants within the 800,000 square meter campus, including experiential retail, dining, and entertainment offerings.
4. Commercial Partnerships and Sponsorships: Brand partnerships, naming rights opportunities, and commercial integrations with the stadium's year-round destination platform.
5. Private Events and Stadium Tours: Private event bookings and stadium tour experiences for corporate and individual customers.
6. Community and Entertainment Programming: Revenue from health and wellness programs, grassroots sports participation initiatives, and community engagement events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aramco Stadium is a 47,000-seat, climate-controlled sports and entertainment venue in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, operated by Aramco Stadium Company. It sells tickets for football matches, concerts, festivals, and cultural events, offers premium hospitality suites and pitch-side lounges, and runs year-round retail, dining, and community programming on its 800,000-square-meter campus. The stadium serves as the home ground for Al Qadsiah FC and is built to FIFA standards to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

Product overview

Aramco Stadium is a single flagship venue — a state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned 47,000-seat stadium in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, designed as a year-round sports and entertainment destination. The venue is complemented by premium hospitality services (VIP suites, pitch-side lounges, gourmet dining), two full-size training pitches, and a broader campus featuring approximately 130,000 square meters of public park space, retail stores, restaurants, sports courts, and playgrounds. The stadium integrates advanced venue technology and is being built to FIFA and AFC international tournament standards, serving as home to Al-Qadsiah Football Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aramco Stadium (Main Venue) A state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned 47,000-seat sports and entertainment stadium in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, built to FIFA and AFC international tournament standards and serving as home ground for Al Qadsiah FC. It hosts football matches, concerts, festivals, cultural events, and community programming.
• Premium Hospitality Services Exclusive hospitality offerings including private VIP suites with panoramic views and pitch-side lounges with gourmet dining and top-tier service, available to corporate clients and individuals seeking premium match-day and event experiences.
• Retail and Dining Outlets Retail shops, restaurants, and experiential dining venues integrated into the stadium campus, offering year-round engagement for visitors, event attendees, and the local community.
• Training Facilities Two full-size training pitches and two goalkeeper zones built to FIFA competition specifications, available to support teams with warmups, rotations, and tournament logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold LEED precertification for sustainability standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Al Qadsiah FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2024Al Qadsiah FC is the anchor home team for Aramco Stadium. The partnership involves the stadium serving as the official home ground for Al-Qadsiah Football Club, supporting the club's growth strategy and return to top-tier Saudi and Asian football. James Bisgrove serves as CEO of Al Qadsiah Club.
• SBJV (Saudi Binladin Group Joint Venture)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSBJV (Saudi Binladin Group Joint Venture) serves as the primary construction contractor for the stadium project, working alongside Aramco's project team to deliver the 47,000-seat venue.
• FIFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Aramco's 2024-2027 FIFA global partnership; stadium designated as host venue for FIFA World Cup 2034 and designed to FIFA specifications and standards.
• AFC (Asian Football Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadium selected as host venue for AFC Asian Cup 2027; pitch and facilities designed to AFC competition standards.
• ahlan.saminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing partner platform for AFC Asian Cup 2027 match tickets sold through external booking system.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MetLife Stadium: 82,500-seat NFL/soccer stadium in New Jersey with two NFL tenants plus major concerts and 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting. Comparable as a multi-anchor, multi-purpose, FIFA-compliant stadium with diversified event economics.
• AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys): 80,000+ seat multi-purpose stadium with anchor NFL tenant, premium hospitality, retail, and tours. Comparable as a large mixed-use sports and entertainment destination with diversified event programming and corporate hospitality focus.
• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: 62,850-seat Premier League stadium with integrated NFL facilities, microbrewery, and 365-day venue operations including concerts and boxing. Comparable as a modern multi-purpose stadium engineered for non-match-day revenue maximization.
• Wembley Stadium: 90,000-seat national stadium of England hosting Premier League, NFL, and major concerts with significant hospitality and tour revenue. Comparable as an established large-capacity multi-purpose stadium with mature year-round commercial operations and premium hospitality products.
• AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group): Global venue operator and live entertainment company operating arenas, stadiums, and theaters worldwide. Comparable as the operator/integrator model that Aramco Stadium Company is building internally, particularly relevant for sponsorship sales, ticketing, and venue programming expertise.

Direct peers

• SoFi Stadium: Most direct peer: 70,000-seat multi-purpose NFL/soccer/concert stadium in Inglewood, California, integrated into the 300-acre Hollywood Park mixed-use campus. Aramco Stadium's CEO Matthew Kittle was SoFi's founding SVP, making this the explicit operating playbook being imported to Al Khobar at smaller scale.
• Estadio Al Bayt: 60,000-seat Qatar FIFA 2022 host stadium featuring full air-conditioning and tournament-grade design. Closely comparable as a desert-climate mega-event stadium with cooling infrastructure, though its post-tournament utilization has been weaker.
• Lusail Stadium: 80,000-seat Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 host stadium with full cooling and FIFA-compliant design. Most directly comparable as a Gulf-region mega-event stadium built specifically to host international tournaments in extreme climate.

Regional players

• King Abdullah Sports City Stadium: 60,000-seat multi-purpose Saudi stadium in Jeddah that hosted Super Cup and major events. Comparable as a Saudi professional sports and entertainment venue, but in a different city (Western vs Eastern Province) and older-generation design.
• Kingdom Arena (Riyadh Season): New Saudi indoor multi-purpose arena tied to Riyadh Season programming. Comparable as a GCC entertainment/event venue targeting premium hospitality and global entertainment IP, though smaller seating capacity and not FIFA-compliant for football.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aramcostadium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aramco-stadium
• Instagraminstagram.com/aramcostadium
• Facebookfacebook.com/aramcostadium

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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