RIYADH — The Saudi 2027 committee has announced designs, features and modifications to a number of stadiums that will host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup for the first time in Saudi Arabia's history. Saudi 2027 has issued several pictures of the stadiums in various regions in the Kingdom after being expanded and developed: Riyadh Stadiums: King Fahad Stadium will include the removal of the track, increasing the number of seats and establishing new facilities. The Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium will be distinguished by the fact that it is located in the center of Riyadh, in addition to being steps away from the metro station. It will also witness a renovation such as the removal of the running track, increasing the capacity and expanding the facilities. A new stadium will be completed soon, the Riyadh Stadium, which will be built for the Asian Cup, as it will be with a unique design, fun experience, possibility of adjusting the capacity, in addition to being easily accessible by metro. Saudi 2027 said in its official Twitter account that "Qiddiya Stadium will be one of the masterpieces that Saudi 2027 will provide to Asia!" Dammam and Khobar stadiums: A new stadium will be built soon for the Asian Cup, Dammam Stadium, which will have modern specifications that suit the region's environment, the fan experience and the aesthetic satisfaction. As for the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi City Stadium in Khobar, it will have an integrated rehabilitation, such as raising the capacity, in addition to having stands throughout the stadium. Moreover, Prince Muhammad Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam will witness a renovation process, the first of its kind, for Saudi 2027, such as increasing the capacity and removing the track. It is noteworthy that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup for the first time in its history. A formal decision in this regard was taken by the 33rd session of the Confederation's General Congress held in Manama, Bahrain on Wednesday.
