If you, like us, are already planning your visit to the Saudi Cup, you may want to hold your horses and redirect your GPS.
The City of Play is where you will need to go in the near future and no its not just for the opening of Aquarabia.
Qiddiya City horse racing venue has just been revealed by the Qiddiya Investment Company. The stunning, and we do mean stunning, equestrian field will become the new home ground from the Saudi Cup.
So, saddle up and prepare to trott away into the sunset towards the Tuwaiq Mountains.
Qiddiya City horse racing venue
Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled the sprawling Qiddiya City horse racing venue. The venue will serve as the new permanent address of the richest horse race in the world, the Saudi Cup. The 2026 edition of the February race will be held at the King Abdulaziz Horse Race track.
An exact opening date or year for the Qiddiya track has not been revealed.
Everything to know about the Qiddiya City horse racing venue
The Qiddiya City new horse racing venue is designed to thrill, with a flexible, world-class track layout that includes the region’s first straight-mile turf course, plus expansive turf and dirt tracks. A 21,000-seat grandstand, expandable to 70,000 for major events, and a 180-metre parade ring promise unforgettable race-day energy, bringing fans closer to the action than ever before.
But it’s not all about the spectacle. Equine welfare at the Qiddiya City horse racing venue is a top priority, with a cutting-edge Equine Hospital offering advanced veterinary care, from diagnostics and surgery to rehabilitation and emergency services. Beyond the track, the venue transforms into a year-round destination, complete with nine fine-dining restaurants led by Michelin-starred chefs, along with premium hospitality and social spaces.
Set to host the Turf Racing Festival and a packed calendar of international events, this venue is ready to become a global meeting point for sport, culture, and entertainment. As part of Qiddiya City’s bold vision, it’s shaping up to be far more than a racetrack, it’s the start of a thrilling new era for horse racing in Saudi Arabia.
Qiddiya City
After hosting the inaugural FIA Extreme H in 2025, the City of Play announced the launch of the Qiddiya City golf course along with a high-speed rail. Wondering where to stay while in Qiddiya? The first-wave of the city’s hotels have been revealed. Of course, the City of Play opened the year by inaugurating the much-awaited Six Flags Qiddiya City.
Coming soon. Qiddiya City, qiddiya.com.
