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{{Infobox stadium |
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| stadium_name = King Fahd International Stadium |
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| nickname = درة الملاعب |
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| image = استاد الملك فهد الدولي King Fahd International Stadium (66723825).jpeg |
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| image_size = 250px |
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| location = {{flagicon|KSA}} [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]] |
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| broke_ground = 2 December 1982 |
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| opened = {{start date and age|1987}} |
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| operator = |
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| architect = Ian Fraser, John Roberts & Partners |
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| tenants = [[Al-Shabab FC (Riyadh)|Al-Shabab]] (1987–present)<br/>[[Al-Nassr FC|Al-Nassr]] (1987–present) |
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| seating_capacity = 68,752 |
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The '''King Fahd International Stadium''' ({{Lang-ar|استاد الملك فهد الدولي}}), also nicknamed "Pearl of Stadiums" ({{lang|ar|درة الملاعب}} {{transl|ar|DIN|Durrat al-Mala'eb}}) or simply "the Pearl" ({{lang|ar|الدرة}} {{transl|ar|DIN|Addurra}}), is a [[multi-purpose stadium]] in [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is currently used mostly for [[association football|football]] matches and it also has [[sport of athletics|athletics]] facilities. |
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==Overview== |
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[[File:King Fahd Int. Stadium- Opening Arabian Gulf Cup 2014.jpg|thumb|King Fahd Stadium in 2014]] |
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The stadium was built in 1987 with capacity over 67,000 seats.<ref name=sta>{{cite web|title=King Fahd International Stadium|url=http://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/ksa/king_fahd_international_stadium|publisher=StadiumDB|accessdate=2 October 2014}}</ref> It measures 116 yards by 74 yards. It also has one of the largest stadium roofs in the world. It was a venue for matches of the [[FIFA World Youth Championship]] in 1989, including the final match. |
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As part of [[Saudi Vision 2030]], there was a celebration of the 87th anniversary of the Saudi founding with concerts and performances, with women for the first time being allowed into the stadium.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://zeenews.india.com/world/women-allowed-into-stadium-as-saudi-arabia-promotes-national-pride-part-of-reform-push-2044950.html |title=Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push |date = 23 September 2017 }}</ref> |
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The stadium is included in the FIFA football games since ''[[FIFA 13]]'', when the [[Saudi Professional League]] started being featured in the game. |
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The cost of construction was about 1.912 billion [[Saudi riyal]]s or $510 million.<ref name=sta/> The stadium's roof shades over 67,000 seats and covers an area of 47,000 [[square feet]]. The 24 columns are arranged in a circle with a 247-metre diameter. The huge umbrella keeps the sun off the seats and concourse slabs, providing shade and comfort in the hot [[desert climate]]. The first goal in an official game was scored by [[Majed Abdullah]]. |
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As a personal touch to the stadium, a royal balcony was constructed. |
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The architect was Michael KC Cheah. |
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== Events == |
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The stadium's first major musical event was holding a concert by [[BTS (band)|BTS]], which was their first concert in the Middle East, as part of their [[Love Yourself World Tour|Love Yourself: Speak Yourself World Tour]] on October 11, 2019. This made the band the first international act to perform in the stadium. This was the first event to sell out the stadium since its construction, with more than 60,000 seats sold.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2019-04-10|title=Data citation needed|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41597-019-0026-5|journal=Scientific Data|volume=6|issue=1|doi=10.1038/s41597-019-0026-5|issn=2052-4463}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/tour/love_yourself/index.php|title=TOUR {{!}} BTS {{!}} Big Hit Entertainment|website=ibighit.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-13}}</ref> |
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The stadium also hosted [[WWE]]'s event [[Crown Jewel (2019)|Crown Jewel]] on October 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/128509/the-next-wwe-event-in-saudi-arabia-will-take-place.html?p=1|title=THE NEXT WWE EVENT IN SAUDI ARABIA WILL TAKE PLACE.... {{!}} PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of things named after Saudi Kings]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/middle_east/saudi_arabia/riyadh_king_fahd.shtml World Stadium Article] |
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*[http://www.worldfootball.net/spielorte/king-fahd-international-stadium-riyadh/ World Football Profile] |
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*[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/saudi-arabia/al-hilal-riyadh/venue/ Soccerway Profile] |
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{{Coord|24|47|17.54|N|46|50|21.25|E|type:landmark|display=title}} |
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{{Succession box | |
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title=[[King Fahd Cup]]<br>Final Venue| |
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before=None| |
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after=Itself<br><small>(as FIFA Confederations Cup Final Venue)</small>| |
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years=[[1992 King Fahd Cup|1992]], [[1995 King Fahd Cup|1995]] |
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}} |
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{{Succession box | |
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title=[[Asian Club Championship]]<br>Final Venue| |
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before=[[Suphachalasai Stadium]]<br/>[[Bangkok]]| |
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after=[[Stadium Merdeka]]<br/>[[Kuala Lumpur]]| |
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years=[[Asian Club Championship 1995-96|1996]] |
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}} |
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{{Succession box | |
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title=[[FIFA Confederations Cup]]<br>Final Venue| |
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before=Itself<br><small>(as King Fahd Cup Final Venue)</small>| |
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after=[[Estadio Azteca]]<br>[[Mexico City]] | |
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years=[[1997 FIFA Confederations Cup|1997]] |
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}} |
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{{Succession box | |
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title=[[Asian Club Championship]]<br>Final Venue| |
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before=[[Azadi Stadium]]<br/>[[Tehran]]| |
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after=[[Suwon World Cup Stadium]]<br/>[[Suwon]]| |
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years=[[Asian Club Championship 1999-2000|2000]] |
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}} |
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{{S-end}} |
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{{Riyadh}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:King Fahd International Stadium}} |
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[[Category:1987 establishments in Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:Football venues in Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Riyadh]] |
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[[Category:Sports venues in Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:Athletics (track and field) venues in Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:National stadiums|Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:Multi-purpose stadiums in Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:1997 FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums]] |
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[[Category:1992 King Fahd Cup]] |
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[[Category:1995 King Fahd Cup]] |
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[[Category:Sport in Riyadh]] |
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