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A year only, so its last day, per aramcostadium.com[3][5]: "Opening in 2026 as the first of its kind in the region" and "Expected Completion Year: 2026"; CBNME[4] (21 July 2026) has it "on track for a 2026 completion".
Groundbreaking in early 2024 with a completion target of late 2026; owned by ROSHN Group, operated by Aramco under a 25-year concession; SAR 3.7 billion; a minor fire on 16 January 2026 contained within ten minutes.[1]
The stadium's event page for its first listed AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 fixture, Australia vs Singapore, "WHERE: ARAMCO STADIUM[1][5]", doors "TBA" (it gives 5 January 2027, which conflicts with the tournament's 7 January start).
Newest progress report: the "$1 billion venue" is "on track for a 2026 completion ahead of its role in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup"; 11,000+ workers, 10 million safe hours, BESIX-ALBAWANI JV, Populous design.[1]
Aramco's stadium company, 13 April 2026: "Aramco Stadium[1][3] is set to open this year with a capacity of 47,000 seats"; 800,000 m2 complex, ~130,000 m2 of park, fully air-conditioned; AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034.
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Royal Commission for Riyadh City
