In a landmark announcement today, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation confirmed the eight cities selected to host FIFA Club World Cup 2033, marking the largest sporting event ever held in the Kingdom.
The Eight Host Cities
The tournament will be spread across eight cities, each offering world-class facilities:
Riyadh - Capital Hub - **King Salman Stadium** (92,000 capacity) - Final venue - **King Fahd Stadium** (68,000) - Semi-final venue - State-of-the-art metro system connecting all venues
Jeddah - Western Gateway - **New Jeddah Stadium** (62,000) - Semi-final venue - Red Sea waterfront fan zones - International airport expansion complete
NEOM - Future City - **NEOM Bay Stadium** (45,000) - Group stage - The Line transport connectivity - Sustainable solar-powered facilities
Diriyah - Heritage Site - **Diriyah Arena Complex** (40,000) - UNESCO World Heritage backdrop - Traditional Saudi culture experience
Dammam - Eastern Province - **Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium** (35,000) - Gulf coast location - Oil industry heritage tours
Al Khobar - **Corniche Stadium** (32,000) - Waterfront venue - Close proximity to Bahrain causeway
Abha - Mountain Retreat - **Abha Mountain Stadium** (30,000) - Cool climate venue (elevation 2,200m) - Scenic Asir region setting
Tabuk - Northwestern Hub - **Tabuk International Stadium** (28,000) - Gateway to NEOM - Desert landscape experience
Infrastructure Investment
The Saudi government has committed over $15 billion to infrastructure improvements including: - High-speed rail connections between all host cities - 50,000 new hotel rooms - Expanded airport capacity - Smart city technologies
Sustainability Commitments
In line with Vision 2030, the tournament will feature: - Carbon-neutral operations - Solar-powered stadiums - Water recycling systems - Electric vehicle fleets
FIFA President's Response
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the announcement: "Saudi Arabia has presented an extraordinary vision for the Club World Cup 2033. These facilities will set new standards for football tournaments worldwide."
Timeline
- 2026-2028: Stadium construction and renovation
- 2029: Test events begin
- 2032: Final preparations
- June-July 2033: Tournament dates
Stay tuned for ticket information and qualification updates.