Aramco Stadium () is a planned

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located in the north of

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. It is set to be a venue for the

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and has a proposed capacity of 46,096 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage, round of 32, and round of 16. It will also be used for the

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. The stadium is named after Aramco, which will operate the venue upon its opening. The stadium's design is inspired by the shape of the water vortex commonly seen off the shores of Khobar city. While Roshn retains ownership, the stadium’s location has caused some confusion, as it sits near the border between the Khobar and

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. Although some mistakenly believe it is in Dammam, the stadium is administratively within Khobar’s boundaries. It is also just a few streets away from the stadium of neighboring city rivals, Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium.

Construction

A partnership between Roshn, a Public Investment Fund owned real estate development company, and

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was established to build this stadium. Its opening will take place in 2026. Construction on the Aramco Stadium began in 2024, and will be completed in 2026. On March 12, 2025, amidst broader concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Muhammad Arshad, originally from Pakistan, died while working on the stadium.

Usage

The stadium was built after Aramco acquired Al Qadsiah FC and was primarily constructed to serve as the club’s new home starting in 2026. It will also host matches during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Like every new stadium being built in Saudi Arabia, it is equipped with air conditioning to enhance the quality of the league for both players and fans, particularly in the country's hotter regions. In contrast, stadiums located in colder provinces are typically constructed without air conditioning.

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