Saudi Arabia is preparing to construct the world’s first “sky stadium”, named NEOM Stadium, which will be located approximately 350 metres (about 1,150 ft) above the ground.
According to media reports, the stadium, planned within the larger NEOM megacity project in the northwest of the Kingdom, is expected to be completed by 2032 and will host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2034.
Designed to accommodate approximately 46,000 spectators, the venue will be entirely powered by renewable energy — including solar, wind and possibly water-based sources — reflecting Saudi Arabia’s push toward a sustainable future.
The NEOM Stadium is part of the Kingdom’s broader bid to host the 2034 World Cup, during which it plans to build or upgrade multiple stadiums across five host cities. The structure’s height and innovative design mark it as one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure projects ever conceived.
According to project documents, the venue will integrate into the vertical city environment of NEOM’s “The Line” development, using high-speed lifts and driverless transport rather than conventional road access.
If realised as planned, the stadium will symbolize Saudi Arabia’s ambition to merge architectural innovation, sports infrastructure, and environmental sustainability — all aligned with the country’s Vision 2030 strategy.
The announcement continues to draw global attention, both for its engineering audacity and for the potential legacy of sports and urban development it could leave behind.
