As Saudi Arabia’s flagship cultural celebration returns for its sixth edition, Riyadh Season 2025 is set to deliver a lineup of world-class events that spans sport, spectacle, and stand-up.

Cementing its status as a world-class entertainment destination and annual season of festivities, Riyadh Season 2025 (officially starting on October 10) is set to roll out a blockbuster lineup, across 14 immersive zones at the event season which is at heart of Saudi Arabia’s cultural renaissance.

From much-anticipated and historic boxing bouts in addition to elite international tennis tournaments, to groundbreaking streaming partnerships and the debut of a global comedy festival, this year’s calendar reflects the Kingdom’s bold ambitions and growing influence on the international stage.

Riyadh Comedy Festival

Dates: September 26 – October 10, 2025
Location: Boulevard City, Riyadh

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Abu Dhabi Comedy Season 2025

For the first time ever, Riyadh Season will host the Riyadh Comedy Festival, welcoming 50 of the world’s top comedians. Slated to be the biggest comedy festival on the plant, the world class lineup is set to include Aziz Ansari, Pete Davidson, Kevin Hart, Tom Segura, and Russell Peters, among others. Set against the backdrop of Boulevard City, the festival blends global humour and incredible events with local hospitality, aligning with the Kingdom's pillars of Vision 2030.

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Riyadh Season 2025 Opening Ceremony Parade

Date: October 10, 2025
Location: Boulevard City

Riyadh Season Opening Ceremony

Bringing a piece of New York's famous parade tradition to the Middle East, Macy's signature balloons are set to showcase in Riyadh, as part of the Opening Ceremony. This vibrant parade is set to be a global spectacle of music, floats, performances, and dance, forging a worldwide atmosphere of joy and celebration.

Starting from Boulevard City at 4 pm

Six Kings Slam

Dates: October 15 – 18, 2025
Location: ANB Arena, Riyadh

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Returning for its second edition, the Six Kings Slam brings together the top six ATP-ranked players for a knockout-format tournament with a staggering prize pool. Headliners include Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and rising stars like Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz. With $6 million on the line for the winner, this exhibition event rivals Grand Slam prestige and showcases Saudi Arabia’s growing role in elite tennis.

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Mohamed Abdo Live

Date: October 16, 2025
Location: Al-Bawardi Theater, Boulevard City

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For one night only, musical maestro Mohamed Abdo — dubbed "The Artist of the Arabs" across the Arab world — will take to the stage in the concert hall that bears his name. This highly esteemed Saudi singer and composer began his career in the early 1960s, playing a pivotal role in popularising and preserving Khaleeji (Gulf) music, particularly through traditional songs called mawrouth (inherited songs).

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The Joy Forum 2025

Dates: October 16 & 17, 2025
Location: TBA

The Joy Forum Riyadh Season

There are two distinct, though related, events with "Joy" in the name: the Joy Forum (a business and industry event) and the Joy Awards (a celebrity-studded awards ceremony). The Joy Forum is designed to bring together leading entertainment executives and professionals for high-level discussions, networking, and industry partnerships. It is described as a major congress for the entertainment sector. American content creator MrBeast, UFC President Dana White, basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal alongside sports legend Jon Jones will be in attendance according to GEA Chairman and Minister, His Excellency Turki Al Alshikh.

WBC Boxing Grand Prix - Semi Finals

Date: October 19, 2025
Location: Global Theatre, Boulevard City

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The World Boxing Council (WBC) Grand Prix Semi Finals will see the world's best boxers come together for a night of excellence, but there will only be two finalists that make the cut and head to the final showdown in December. But who will they be?

King's Cup: King's League MENA

Dates: October 24 - 31, and November 7, 11 & 14, 2025
Location: Boulevard City, Riyadh

Kings Cup Kings League MENA RIyadh season

Kings League MENA is the regional expansion of the globally popular seven-a-side football league founded by former player Gerard Piqué. It is a joint venture with SURJ Sports Investment (a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund) and is explicitly designed to appeal to the region's youth and digital-native audience.

Power Slap 17

Date: October 31, 2025
Location: TBC

Powerslap Championship Riyadh Season

When Power Slap debuted at Riyadh Season in January, it was an instant hit, successfully thrilling both local and international fans with its tremendous success in Saudi Arabia. And now it has been confirmed that Power Slap will return to Riyadh Season this October, for its seventeenth live event. The main event of Power Slap 17 will feature an intense welterweight title defence as the undefeated champion, Anthony “Babyface” Blackburn (6-0, 3 KOs), puts his belt on the line against the formidable No. 4 contender, Cole “Full Send” Young (3-2, 2 KOs). The co-main event promises high-stakes heavyweight action when No. 1 ranked Dorian “Disturbing The Peace” Perez (4-3, 2 KOs) defends his position against the surging No. 6 ranked Zakir Naimanayev (2-1, 2 KOs).

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WTA Finals Riyadh

Dates: November 1 – 8, 2025
Location: King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh

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WTA Finals

Despite missing out on a Wimbledon title this year, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has officially qualified for her fifth consecutive appearance at the WTA Finals, which will be hosted once again in Riyadh. The leading women's tennis tournament features the top eight singles players and doubles teams, the tournament is a crown jewel in the tennis calendar. With Sabalenka’s dominant season and the Kingdom’s proven hosting credentials, the 2025 edition is poised to be a high-stakes, high-glamour affair.

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167 Riyadh Season Snooker Championship

Date: November 19 - 21, 2025
Location: Global Theatre, Boulevard City, Riyadh

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An exciting, non-ranking invitational tournament that has quickly become famous in the snooker world, largely due to its unique format and massive prize fund. The most distinctive feature of the event is the addition of an extra ball — the "Riyadh Season ball" or Gold Ball, worth 20 points. Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has been confirmed to be one of the 12 players set to take part.

Ring IV: Night of the Champions

Date: November 22, 2025
Location: ANB Arena, RIyadh

Night of the Champions Riyadh Season

In collaboration with Ring Magazine and DAZN, Riyadh Season will present a night of legendary boxing: Ring IV: Night of the Champions. Set to take place in the ANB Arena, the World Boxing Council (WBC) David Benavidez will go glove-to-glove with Anthony Yarde, with the WBC light heavyweight title on the line for Benavidez. Whilst Devin Haney vs. Brian Norman Jr. will vie the WBO welterweight title, alongside several other undercard delights. The fight night will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.

Riyadh Motor Show

Dates: December 9 - 13, 2025
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh

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The Riyadh Motor Show dramatically illustrates Saudi Arabia's strategic vision: a showcase of lavish supercars serving as the exciting foreground for a future defined by electric and smart mobility. The event functions as a vital economic platform to secure global investment, localise manufacturing, and align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals. It’s the meeting point where the nation's passion for automotive culture is successfully channeled into a disruptive, sustainable industrial future.

WBC Boxing Grand Prix - Finals

Date: December 20, 2025
Location: Global Theatre, Boulevard City

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"A new champion will rise, and it will happen in Riyadh." The final showdown of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix will take place at the Global Theatre in Boulevard City as part of Riyadh Season 2025. This will be an epic and iconic boxing match, but there will only be one Grand Prix champion.

Ring V: Night of the Samurai

Date: December 27, 2025
Location: Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh

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Riyadh Season Ring V Night of the Samurai

Ring V: Night of the Samurai, set to take place at Riyadh’s Mohammed Abdo Arena, is poised to be one of the most electrifying boxing events of the Riyadh Season 2025. The fight card will spotlight a selection of Japan’s most elite fighters in high-stakes matchups against top international talent, from various locations such as the UK, the USA and Mexico. Night of the Samurai will be headlined by Japan's Naoya Inoue defending his undisputed titles against Mexico’s unbeaten Alan Picasso Romero. Fans can also expect a well-equipped undercard featuring Junto Nakatani’s anticipated move to super bantamweight, Kenshiro Teraji’s unification bout with IBF champion Willibaldo Garcia, and Hayato Tsutsumi’s clash for the WBA interim title against British veteran Jazza Dickens. With a 22,000-seat arena and global streaming via DAZN and Lemino, this night promises to blend samurai spirit with world-class boxing drama.

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The Joy Awards 2025

Date: January 17, 2026
Location: TBA

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The Joy Awards 2025

The Joy Awards will return once again in the new year. It is one of the most prestigious entertainment industry events in the Middle East, honouring the achievements of both Arab and international stars. Recognising excellence in and achievements of influential figures across various entertainment fields and to honour individuals who have made a positive impact on people's lives, from those in cinema, music, social media and sports.

The Saudi Arabian Darts Masters

Date: January 19 & 20, 2026
Location: Boulevard City, Riyadh

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A brand new event is coming to the Riyadh Season 2025 calendar. Over the course of two days, some of the worlds biggest darts stars are set to descend on the city with the bullseye in mind. The youthful yet legendary Luke Littler is expected to take part, making for one of the world's most exciting darts events.

WWE Royal Rumble Riyadh

Date: January 30 & 31, 2025
Location: King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh

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This will be the first time the traditional WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event has been held outside of North America (the United States and Canada). It is also the first of WWE's "Big Five" annual events (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank) to be hosted in Saudi Arabia. This event is part of the 10-year strategic multi-platform partnership that began in early 2018.

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic

Date: March 21, 2026
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh

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Riyadh Season 2026 will debut the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a high-energy global showcase blending elite sport with entertainment. The event marks Tom Brady’s first return to the field since retirement, alongside a star-studded lineup and live coverage on FOX Sports and Tubi. With flag football set for its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028, this landmark competition signals the sport’s rising global momentum.

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From the roar of the ring to the rhythm of laughter, Riyadh Season 2025 is more than an entertainment festival, it’s a global statement. With more events, concerts and incredible moments still to be announced, this is just the beginning for Riyadh Season 2025, so, whether you’re tuning in from afar or planning a visit to experience the real-life vibes of the Kingdom's capital city, this year’s lineup promises unforgettable moments and world-class entertainment.

Riyadh Season 2025 is set to officially begin on October 10
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