en.Wedoany.com Reported - Saudi Arabia unveiled plans in June 2026 for its largest-ever national tennis center. Located in Qiddiya, west of the capital Riyadh, the project is set within the natural landscape of the Tuwaiq Mountains. Its design integrates layered green facades and landscape-oriented architecture, blending the desert environment with modern facilities. The total investment is approximately $2 billion, with completion expected in 2029.
The project is being developed by Qiddiya Investment Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). Established in 2018, the company is a wholly owned PIF platform for developing entertainment, sports, and cultural destinations. The new tennis center covers approximately 500,000 square meters and features 30 courts, including 28 hard courts and 2 clay courts. All courts meet the standards of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), enabling them to host top-tier international events, youth training, and community activities. The centerpiece is a 15,000-seat center court with a retractable roof, designed to accommodate events under extreme climate conditions. Supporting facilities include an 8,000-seat multi-purpose hall (also with a retractable roof), a 5,000-seat Court No. 1, and a 2,000-seat Court No. 2, allowing the entire complex to host approximately 33,000 spectators simultaneously. These venues will not only serve tennis events but will also host concerts, cultural performances, and other sports, positioning the center as a year-round, multi-purpose entertainment space.
Qiddiya is a mega entertainment, sports, and cultural city planned under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 framework. Located about 40 kilometers west of Riyadh, it spans approximately 360 square kilometers and aims to become a leading global destination for entertainment and sports. Saudi Arabia has been increasing its investment in sports infrastructure in recent years, having previously announced its bid to host the 2034 Asian Games and pursuing multiple international events. The construction of this tennis center is a key initiative to advance the sports industry, cultivate local professional players, and promote tennis nationwide. Upon completion, it will become one of the largest tennis facilities in the Middle East, helping to elevate Saudi Arabia's standing in the global tennis landscape and creating opportunities to host more high-level international tennis tournaments.
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