The Riyadh Region Municipality has announced 12 public viewing locations in Riyadh city and more than 52 additional locations across the governorates and regional centers as part of the “World Cup Closer to You” initiative.
The initiative aims to bring the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup closer to residents and visitors by providing equipped public spaces where they can watch matches near their communities.
12 Public Viewing Locations in Riyadh City
The municipality has prepared 12 viewing locations across Riyadh through its Madinaty offices, distributed across five geographical areas:
Central Riyadh
- Mansourah
- Al Mughrizat
- Al Maathar
North Riyadh
- Al Nafal
- Al Aqiq
East Riyadh
- Qurtubah
- Al Khaleej
West Riyadh
- Laban
- Tuwaiq
South Riyadh
- Okaz
- Al Salam
- Al Ha’ir
More Than 52 Locations Across Riyadh Region
In addition to the venues in Riyadh city, the municipality has prepared more than 52 public viewing locations across governorates and regional centers. These include public parks, cultural centers, public squares, community facilities and open spaces to provide residents and visitors with convenient places to enjoy the tournament.
The locations are spread across several governorates and centers, including:
- Hawtat Bani Tamim (حوطة بني تميم)
- Ad Dilam (الدلم)
- Al Hayaniyah (الحيانية)
- Al Badi’ (البديع)
- Rawdat Sudair (روضة سدير)
- Al Hulwah (الحلوة)
- Al Hasah (الحصاة)
- Ad Dawadmi (الدوادمي)
- Az Zulfi (الزلفي)
- Nifi (نفي)
- Marat (مرات)
- Afif (عفيف)
- Al Haddar (الهدار)
- Ar Rayn (الرين)
- Al Quway’iyah (القويعية)
- Al Bajadiyah (البجادية)
- Tumair (تمير)
- Al Artawiyah (الأرطاوية)
- Thadiq (ثادق)
- Dhurma (ضرما)
- Al Majma’ah (المجمعة)
- Al Jubailah (الجبيلة)
- Tabrak (تبراك)
- Al Hariq (الحريق)
- Al Aflaj (الأفلاج)
- Al Hayatham (الهياثم)
- Al Kharj (الخرج)
Some governorates also feature additional open locations and participating cafés where residents and visitors can gather to watch the matches.
Enhancing the World Cup Experience
According to the Riyadh Region Municipality, the initiative aims to maximize the use of public facilities while encouraging community engagement during one of the world’s biggest sporting events. By offering equipped viewing locations throughout the region, residents and visitors can enjoy the FIFA World Cup in a family-friendly atmosphere close to where they live.