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Expo 2030 Riyadh and the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Expo 2030 Riyadh and the 2034 FIFA World Cup are the two global events shaping Saudi Arabia's next decade. Both are confirmed, and both are driving new venues, transport and hotels across the Kingdom.

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At a glance

Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup at a glance

Expo 2030 dates
October 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031
Expo theme
The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow
Expo site
About 6 sq km in north Riyadh, near King Salman International Airport
Expo awarded
November 2023
World Cup awarded
December 2024
World Cup
48 teams; tournament dates To be confirmed

Expo 2030 Riyadh

Saudi Arabia won the right to host the World Expo in November 2023. Expo 2030 Riyadh will run for six months, from October 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031, on a site in the north of the capital, close to the planned King Salman International Airport.

Under the theme of an era of change, the Expo will gather national pavilions from around the world, with subthemes on prosperity for all, climate action and a foresighted tomorrow. Organizers expect tens of millions of visits. After the event the site is planned to become a new district of the city.

King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, its tented roof ringed with floodlights on a match night.
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2034 FIFA World Cup

The 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA confirmed Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup in December 2024. The tournament will feature 48 teams and is planned across host cities including Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and Abha, with most stadiums in Riyadh. Tournament dates are To be confirmed.

The centerpiece is King Salman International Stadium in Riyadh, planned for more than 92,000 fans and the opening match and final. Other venues include the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium at Qiddiya, scheduled for 2029, and new stadiums in Jeddah, Al Khobar and Abha. The final stadium list is being refined with FIFA.

Key dates and status

Event or venuePlaceStatus
Expo 2030North RiyadhOpening October 1, 2030
2034 FIFA World CupRiyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, AbhaConfirmed; dates To be confirmed
King Salman International StadiumRiyadhUnder construction; opening To be confirmed
Prince Mohammed bin Salman StadiumQiddiyaOpening 2029
Asian Cup 2027Saudi ArabiaOpening 2027

Before then

Saudi Arabia hosts the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, plus Formula 1, boxing, golf and Esports World Cup events every year. See our calendars for events in 2030 and events in 2034, and plan a stay with Riyadh luxury hotels and things to do.

For investors

Global events bring new metro lines, roads, hotels and homes, and the districts around them often keep their value long after. North Riyadh, around the Expo site and the new airport, is one of the most watched areas of the capital. See our Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate and Premium Residency guide and Saudi Vision 2030 and the giga-projects.

Questions about Expo 2030

Questions about Expo 2030 and the World Cup

When is Expo 2030 Riyadh?

October 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031.

When is the 2034 World Cup?

Saudi Arabia is the confirmed host; exact dates are To be confirmed.

Where will the World Cup final be?

King Salman International Stadium in Riyadh is planned for the final.

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