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King Khalid University Stadium

Name: King Khalid University Stadium
Address: Abha

King Khalid University Stadium in Abha is planned to grow from a 12,000-seat university ground into one of the host venues of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, at around 2,200 metres in the Aseer highlands.

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2030

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2032

Completion

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Breaks ground 2030, completing 2032.

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Announced Oct 24, 2026 est.

Expected groundbreaking 2030

Expected opening 2032

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 24, 2026

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About the project

King Khalid University Stadium in Abha is planned to grow from a 12,000-seat university ground into one of the host venues of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, at around 2,200 metres in the Aseer highlands. Populous's redesign adds a new permanent west stand and temporary stands on the other sides to reach 45,428 seats for the tournament, wrapped in a pale, faceted canopy that reads as a glowing crown above the city at night, with a roof framing the pitch and new concourses and fan plazas. After the tournament the temporary seating is removed and the stadium reverts to a smaller legacy capacity for the university and local clubs.