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Jeddah Central Development Stadium
Football stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Development
Construction
Construction on the stadium began in February 2024 with its opening planned for 2027. In July 2022, it was 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] 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
Following the 2034 World Cup, the stadium is expected to serve as the home for two professional football clubs and host other sporting events.[1]
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