Saudi Arabia Unveils First-Ever $1 Billion USD "Sky Stadium"
Suspending 1,150 feet above ground.
Summary
- Saudi Arabia unveiled plans for the NEOM Sky Stadium, a $1 billion arena suspended 350 meters (1,150 feet) above the ground
- The 46,000-seat stadium will be integrated into “The Line” mega-city and powered entirely by renewable energy
- Construction is scheduled to be completed by 2032 to host matches for the 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia is cementing its futuristic global vision with the reveal of the NEOM Sky Stadium, a groundbreaking, multi-purpose arena estimated to cost $1 billion USD. This stadium is unlike any other on Earth: it will be suspended an astonishing 350 meters (1,150 feet) above the desert floor, integrated directly into “The Line” mega-city.
The stadium is a central pillar of the Kingdom’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid and is set to redefine sports architecture. With a seating capacity of 46,000, the venue will offer spectators unparalleled, bird’s-eye views of the action and the futuristic cityscape. Crucially, the structure is designed to run entirely on renewable energy, aligning with NEOM’s zero-carbon, sustainable mandate.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 and is projected for completion by 2032, well ahead of the World Cup. The arena is integrated directly into the vertical core of The Line, utilizing the city’s high-speed electric transport system for seamless fan access. Beyond the World Cup, the stadium will serve as a year-round hub for a newly established professional football club, concerts, and global events. The NEOM Sky Stadium is a breathtaking statement, marrying extreme architectural ambition with the push for a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
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