The King Abdullah Sports City, currently known as Alinma Stadium, is a multi-use stadium and sports city, situated to the north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It has been nicknamed as 'The Shining Jewel' and often referred as 'The Jewel'. The construction work began in 2012 and took two years to complete with an expenditure of $560 million. It opened its gate to the spectators on 1st May 2014. The stadium is owned by Saudi Aramco and operated by Saudi Aramco Al Muhaidib Contracting Company and BESIX. Having a capacity to hold around 62,241 spectators, Alinma Stadium is currently the largest football stadium in Saudi Arabia. Located within King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, the venue is also among the larger football stadiums in Asia. the main stadium is predominantly used for football events and has been serving as the home ground for Al-Ahli F.C. and Al-Ittihad F. C. since the opening year.
Alinma Stadium was one of the venues for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, hosting five matches, including the final. In May 2025, it also staged the final of the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite, the first season of the competition under its revamped format.
The Stadium is included in Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The existing Jeddah venue is scheduled to undergo refurbishment and is planned to accommodate around 58,432 spectators for the tournament. Under the current plans, it is designated to host matches from the group stage through the quarter-finals. The stadium is also among the venues selected for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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