7 Of The Biggest Sporting Events From Around Saudi To Look Forward To In 2024
By now you probably now that Saudi Arabia is leaving a mark in sports and its just not in football, it’s pretty much in almost every major sport around the globe. Almost every major sport globally is getting a piece of the action right here.
While the FIFA 2034 World Cup might feel like a distant dream, you need not worry as 2024 is loaded with some pretty cool sports moments.
1. Diriyah E-Prix
When? Jan 26-27
Brace yourself for a weekend of electrifying action, ‘cus the Diriyah E-Prix is back. The best part is that this night circuit is located within Riyadh’s historic Ad-Diriyah neighborhood. There are some pretty killer after-race concerts on the cards too.
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2. Riyadh Season Cup
When? Jan 29 & Feb 1
Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami will be facing off with Riyadh-based clubs Al-Hilal and Al Nassr on this one. You know what that means—Ronaldo and Messi will be coming face-to-face once again! How can it get any better than this for a football fan?
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3. Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Boxing Bout
When? Feb 17
Dukes up! Witness history at the Ring of Fire event, for the first time, four boxing belts are up for grabs. The undisputed champs, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, face off right here in Riyadh. Even the undercard has some seriously great fights in tow.
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4. The Saudi Cup
When? Feb 24-25
Say hello to the world’s richest horse race this February. If you’re a horse racing buff, there’s no better place to be. A huge $37.35 million in cash prizes is in the offing for 16 races—talk about some serious dough! This two-day fiesta started rockin’ in Riyadh back in 2020 and has been a major vibe ever since.
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5. Liv Golf
When? Mar 1-3
The beautiful Royal Greens golf course in KAEC will once again be hosting a stop on the LIV Golf calendar in March. Expect big names, huge prize money, and some serious golf action.
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6. UFC Fight Night
When? June 22
Yes, the UFC is coming to Saudi for the first time ever. And, as with all things Saudi you can expect this to bring some next-level action.
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7. Esports World Cup
When? Summer 2024
Gamers, rejoice! Riyadh will be hosting the Esports World Cup. The exact dates haven’t been announced yet, but you can trust Lovin’ to keep you updated with the latest.
JUST ANNOUNCED: HRH Crown Prince unveils the Esports World Cup 🏆#NGSC2023
🗓️ Starting Summer 2024
📍Hosted in Riyadh, KSA pic.twitter.com/ETb0DG2quP— الاتحاد السعودي للرياضات الإلكترونية (@Saudi_Esports) October 23, 2023