News

Populous unveils new images of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahad stadium renovation

By 2026-06-08T11:58:00

Populous_King Fahad Sports City Stadium - Entrance 1

New lower tier to expand capacity at 30-year-old ground to 70,000 ahead of 2034 World Cup

Populous has unveiled new pictures showing how its renovation of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahad Sports City Stadium will look when it hosts games for the 2034 World Cup.

The 58,000-seat ground was the first large-scale stadium on the Arabian peninsula when it opened in 1987 and was designed by British practice Ian Fraser, John Roberts, Michael K.C. Cheah and Partners.

…

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.