Rein in your excitement.
If you are a lover of horses and fashion, the Saudi Cup 2026 is where you need to be this weekend.
The returning event will gallop into the Saudi capital for a whopping seventh time.
Considered to be the world’s richest horse race, the event comes with a massive prize of USD20 million.
So, iron out your best ‘fits and get those binoculars cleaned. Here is everything you need to know about the cup.
Saudi Cup 2026
The annual horse race lights up Riyadh every February and brings some of the biggest names in international horse racing to the Kingdom. It is the richest horse race in the world and the main highlight of the Saudi Cup Night.
Saudi Cup 2026 location
The cup will be taking over the King Abdulaziz Racetrack once again with the sound of neighing horses and jockeys.
Saudi Cup 2026 dates
The two-day horse weekend will begin thundering on Friday February 13 and end on Saturday February 14
Saudi Cup 2026 tickets
Tickets for the horse race weekend are still available on webook.com starting from SAR112 for children and SAR225 for adults. Children under the age of 5 can enter for free.
What to expect at the Saudi Cup 2026
Day one of the Saudi Cup weekend sets the tone with eight elite races and the crowd-favourite International Jockey Challenge, where the world’s top male and female riders battle it out across four high-energy races. Add to that the fast-paced Sarawat Cup and the prestigious Group 1 Al Munifah Cup, complete with a massive USD1.5 million prize, and you’ve got a full day of non-stop action.
Day two is when things hit legendary status. Home to the richest race in horse racing history, the Saudi Cup takes centre stage alongside a line-up of globally ranked races, drawing in the finest horses and the most skilled jockeys from around the world for a truly unforgettable showdown.
But let’s be real, the Saudi Cup is just as much about style as it is about sport. This is a full-on fashion moment, with guests dressing to impress in elegant, traditional attire that celebrates Saudi heritage. Think thobes, bishts, daglahs, sayahs, and sharp suits for men, while women opt for modest, polished looks that balance tradition and modern elegance.
Things to do over the weekend
PIF Ladies International 2026 is set to tee-off this weekend and tickets have gone live. MENA 50 best restaurants were just announced and three Saudi restaurants were mentioned. Make reservations there for an elegant evening of delicious food.
From SAR112. Fri Feb 13-Sat Feb 14. King Abdulaziz Racetrack, webook.com.
