Exciting sports events happening in Saudi this year
Exciting sports events happening in Saudi this year
The Kingdom is fast become the go-to location in the Gulf Region for internationally acclaimed sporting events
12 July 23
Sports Events in Saudi 2023
The Kingdom continues to prevail as a top location for exciting events, numerous music concerts, a trail of talented international chefs and restaurants chains and now, Saudi has solidified its position as a top rated sporting series.
From soccer to combat sports, and everything in between - there is something for everyone.
These are the top sporting events that both locals and international sports fanatics are looking forward to this year.
Day of Reckoning
When: December 23, 2023
Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
Ending the year on a high, the announcement of Day of Reckoning in the final days of 2023 was welcomed by all. With two big time title fights and a whole host of exciting undercard debuts, Riyadh Season's Day of Reckoning will see a number of heavyweight champions go head-to-head.
FIFA Club World Cup 2023
When: 12 - 22 December 2023
Where: Jeddah
An international men's association football competition supported by FIFA and sees the winners of each confederation's premier competitions come together with the host nation's representative to compete for the coveted trophy.
The 37th America's Cup Preliminary Race
When: From November 29 – December 2
Where: Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina, Jeddah Corniche
A historic moment is on the horizon as the prestigious America's Cup, the oldest sporting trophy worldwide with origins dating back to 1851, ventures to the Middle East later this month. Jeddah is set to host the region’s first-ever America's Cup event ahead of the main race in Barcelona, Spain in 2024. With views over the corniche and the Red Sea, this preliminary race is set to be a spectacular event!
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Ferrari Festival Jeddah
When: November 28 & 29
Where: Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Ahead of the 2024 edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Team Ferrari are celebrating all things fast-paced motor racing. Racing enthusiasts will be able to meet drivers including Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, as well as get involved in immersive and interactive experiences and watch track runs.
World Combat Games 2023
When: 21 - 30 October 2023
Where: Riyadh
Over the course of the nine-days of World Combat Games 2023, events will include demonstrations and educational conferences hosted by international combat and martial art experts, alongside head-to-head competitive martial arts and combat competitions.
Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou
When: 28 October 2023
Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
As part of Riyadh Season, two champions will come together for the fight of the year. As part of Riyadh Season: Tyson Fury, WBC heavyweight holder and Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, will glove up and enter the ring on Saturday October 28.
LIV Golf Tournament
When: 13 - 15 October 2023
Where: King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah
Taking place at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, and 2023 will see the much-anticipated second year of the invitational golf series take place, with a growing roster of sixty players taking part in this year’s events.
What to look forward to in 2024...
Dakar Rally 2024
When: 5 - 19 January 2024
Where: Starting in AlUla and finishing in Yanbu
The fifth edition of the rally in Saudi Arabia will begin in AlUla, and participants will travel across the country towards the Empty Quarter, and the race will loop back to the west of the country and finish in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast.
Ring of Fire
When: February 17, 2024
Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
Billed as Ring of Fire, Fury described this fight as 'the fight of the century'. The victor will be crowned as the first, undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. British professional Tyson Fury will return to Riyadh to take on fellow undefeated heavyweight title holder, Ukranian boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
When: 7 - 9 March 2024
Where: Jeddah Corniche
In March 2023, international celebrities, racing drivers and Formula One fans descended on the city over the course of a long weekend. And, the Saudi Arabian leg of the Grand Prix has been confirmed to return in 2024 for its fourth edition.
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