{"id":9421,"date":"2026-06-09T08:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/?p=9421"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:17:40","slug":"populous-to-preserve-iconic-silhouette-of-riyadh-stadium-with-world-cup-revamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/populous-to-preserve-iconic-silhouette-of-riyadh-stadium-with-world-cup-revamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Populous to preserve “iconic silhouette” of Riyadh stadium with World Cup revamp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Architecture studio Populous<\/a> has revealed plans to replace the tent-like canopy sheltering King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh<\/a> ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Populous<\/a> is set to expand the capacity of the stadium, which opened in 1987 and is the home of the Saudi Arabia national football team, to 70,000 seats.<\/p>\n

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Populous is set to renew and expand the King Fahd Sports City Stadium for the 2034 FIFA World Cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The renovation will include the replacement of the stadium’s statement roof canopy, which, according to the studio, has reached the end of its lifespan.<\/p>\n

Supported by a new system of structural masts, a new 36,000-square-metre cable-net canopy will be added to shade the stadium’s seating.<\/p>\n

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Its existing roof canopy will be replaced<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“To preserve the heritage and iconic silhouette of the stadium as a landmark on Riyadh’s skyline, a new system of structural masts will be installed,” the studio said.<\/p>\n

“These will be capable of supporting the full load-bearing requirements of modern entertainment events.”<\/p>\n

“This project not only brings a beloved venue into the 21st century, but does so in a way that minimises environmental impact while preserving the stadium’s legacy for future generations of Saudi spectators to create unforgettable memories,” global director Shireen Hamdan said.<\/p>\n

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The stadium will be fronted with patterned facades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The proposal will also see the stadium’s capacity expanded through the addition of a lower tier seating area. This will be created by excavating 10 metres into the ground.<\/p>\n

According to the studio, the excavated soil will be used to shape new landscaped areas and training grounds set within a new expansive park surrounding the stadium.<\/p>\n

Other public spaces set to be added to the park include a sports centre, amphitheater, football pitches and shops.<\/p>\n