Al-Shabab Club Stadium
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| Full name | Al-Shabab Club Stadium |
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| Former names | Prince Khalid bin Sultan Stadium (1984–2023) |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Public transit | File:Riyadh Metro Logo.svg 1 Dr Sulaiman Al-Habib Station[note 1] |
| Owner | Ministry of Sport |
| Operator | Al-Shabab Club Management |
| Capacity | 13,537 |
| Record attendance | 13,475 (Al-Shabab vs Al-Ahli, 11 May 2024) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1984 |
| Renovated | 2019–2023 |
| Reopened | August 31, 2023 |
| Construction cost | File:Saudi Riyal Symbol.svg 90 million |
| Tenants | |
| Al-Shabab (2019–present) Al-Shabab (women) (2023–2025) Al-Riyadh (2025–present)
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Al-Shabab Club Stadium (Arabic: ملعب نادي الشباب) branded as SHG Arena for sponsorship reasons is a football stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the home ground of Al-Shabab Club.[1][2][3]
History
[edit | edit source]The stadium was built and opened in 1984, and was mostly used by Al-Shabab as a training ground and for friendly matches.
In April 2012, the stadium underwent its first major upgrade, adding three more football pitches, administrative offices, and medical clinics.[4]
On 2 January 2019, Al-Shabab hosted their first competitive match at the stadium against Al-Sahel in the King Cup.[5]
On 11 January 2019, the first league match was played at the stadium, where Al-Shabab defeated Al-Fayha 4–1. The goals were scored by Nasser Al-Shamrani, Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem, and Constantin Budescu (2 goals).[6]
In July 2019, the stadium underwent further renovations to increase capacity and improve facilities.[7] During the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, it served as Al-Shabab’s primary home ground.
On 10 June 2021, the Ministry of Sport announced development plans for three smaller stadiums: Prince Khalid bin Sultan Stadium, Al-Ettifaq, and Al-Fateh Stadium.
Subsequently, on 7 September 2021, the stadium began a major redevelopment project that included the following upgrades:[8]
- Increasing seating capacity from 10,000 to 15,000
- Removing the athletics track
- Adding a roof over the stands
- Modernizing and expanding stadium facilities
After two years of construction, the first training session at the redeveloped stadium was held on 31 August 2023.[9]
On 9 October 2023, it was announced that the stadium would host Al-Shabab’s league match against Al-Tai on 21 October 2023.[10] The match ended in a 2–0 win for Al-Shabab, with goals from Habib Diallo and Hussain Al-Qahtani, and was attended by 11,974 spectators.[11]
On 15 September 2025, Al-Shabab Club and Syndicate Holding Group (SHG) announced a new sponsorship agreement for the naming rights of the club's home stadium. Under the terms of the agreement, the stadium was officially renamed SHG Arena.[12]
See also
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Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ While there is no dedicated metro station for Al-Shabab Club Stadium, fans commonly use Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Station on the Blue Line. The stadium is approximately 1.3 kilometers from the station, or about an 18-minute walk. Alternatively, it can be reached in around 4 minutes by bus from Exit 4. Travel times may vary depending on traffic and schedules.
References
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