Al Qadsiah’s new Aramco Stadium to open with Al Hilal Under-21 visit

The Jawwy Elite League, Saudi Arabia’s Under-21 competition, will provide the occasion for the opening of Al Qadsiah’s new Aramco Stadium, with Al Hilal set to be the first visiting side.

Al Qadsiah will host Al Hilal on Monday, 23 November, in the 11th round of the league, according to Saudi newspaper Al Riyadiah.

The stadium had originally been expected to open during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. However, the tournament’s postponement from January to December of next year has brought forward the timetable for the venue’s first competitive fixture.

The first-team opening will follow on Friday, 27 November, when Brendan Rodgers’ Al Qadsiah side face Al Fayha in the 13th round of the Roshn Saudi League.

The staged introduction is intended to confirm that the stadium’s facilities and operating systems are ready to receive supporters and teams. Attendance will initially be increased gradually before the venue reaches its full capacity.

Aramco Stadium will become Al Qadsiah’s new home in the coming period. The site covers 800,000 square metres and its stands can accommodate approximately 47,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Saudi Arabia.