Plans for the proposed NEOM Stadium have reportedly been placed on hold indefinitely, with no completion date currently listed for the project. The elevated venue had been envisioned as one of the sites set to host matches during the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
The stadium was planned for a location inside The Line development in NEOM, in the northwestern part of the Kingdom. it would have been built roughly 350 meters above ground level, with a capacity of approximately 46,000 spectators. The estimated cost was put at around SAR 9.4 billion, equivalent to about US$2.5 billion.
At present, the construction status is described as on hold, and there is no confirmed timeline for when work might resume or when the venue could be delivered.
What it means for the community
For residents and football fans across the Kingdom, it is important to note that the NEOM Stadium remains a proposed project. There is currently no operating venue available for public visits, and no official ticket prices, admission fees, opening hours, or booking procedures exist for the site.
Saudi Living will continue to follow developments related to the Kingdom's 2034 World Cup preparations and will share verified updates as further details become available.
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