The Saudi Arabian government is arranging for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to relocate into a brand-new stadium with a capacity of 45,000 spectators.
The team from Riyadh presently plays in Al-Awwal Park, which can hold a maximum of 25,000 people.
6Al-Nassr’s new stadium will have a 45,000 capacityCredit: Qiddiya.com
6The futuristic arena is set to feature a giant LED screen wallCredit: Qiddiya.com
6Ronaldo might play in a brand-new stadium with 45,000 seats shortly.Regards: Getty ImagesHowever, after the Gulf state revealed detailed plans for a brand-new 45,000-seat stadium, they will be upgraded.Saudi Arabia hopes to have the new stadium completed by 2030 and plans to utilize it for the 2034 World Cup. It will be known as the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium.Despite Australia’s withdrawal, Saudi Arabia is still the only bidder for the event even though they have not yet been officially announced as the hosts.The state-of-the-art ground features plans for a retractable roof and a giant LED wall that features hundreds of metres of screens that will open out on to views below the ground.
Above the stadium, which would be constructed atop a 200-meter cliff, will be a man-made lake.
Populous, the architectural group behind the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will design the stadium.
Through the Qiddiya Investment Company, the Saudi Public Investment Fund is funding the building.
The futuristic venue aspires to revolutionize the traditional stadium concept, according to the announcement of the plans.
“The lake will use rainwater capture from the stadium and the surrounding area to precool the air conditioning system.”
Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, the neighbors of Riyadh, will share the stadium.
6The venue will be able to hold a variety of events
6The stadium will be built on top of a man-made lakeCredit: https://qiddiya.com