NEOM Stadium

NEOM Stadium is a planned multi-purpose stadium located in The Line, Neom, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 [FIFA World Cup] and has a proposed capacity of 46,010 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage, round of 32, round of 16, and quarter-finals.

Description

Construction

Construction on the stadium is scheduled to begin in 2027 and end in 2032. Saudi planning authorities have as yet revealed only a few official details about the stadium, and some workers at firms associated with NEOM's construction have expressed uncertainty that the project will be completed as planned.
NEOM Stadium is planned to be above the ground and integrated into the roof of The Line. It is planned to incorporate new technologies and anchor a sports-focused neighborhood.
The announced plan places the stadium in the Hidden Marina section of The Line, adjacent to the Health and Well-Being District and the University. A fully electric transportation system is planned for the venue.

Post-2034

Before and after the World Cup, the stadium is planned to serve as the home to professional football clubs in The Line.

Human rights concerns

The construction of The Line has been met with substantial concern by human rights organizations. As NEOM Stadium is tightly associated with both construction of The Line and the 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, a range of human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and expert consultants at the United Nations Human Rights Council, have lodged complaints about human rights abuse in these projects. A 2024 documentary on conditions within the NEOM worksite revealed that the largely migrant workers are expected to work "way beyond what the international minimum standards permit".