Riyadh Season 2024-25 dates have been announced  

The fifth edition boasts big boxing and tennis events.

Riyadh Season is one of the cultural highlights in Saudi Arabia. Bringing together arts, entertainment, restaurants and family-friendly fun, it takes place each year. Now, the dates for Riyadh Season 2024 have been announced, and it’s set to take place from 12 October 2024.

Minister and the current Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-AlShaikh announced the news on X. On August 6, 2024, he posted: “You need to mark your calendars for the opening card of Riyadh Season on Saturday October 12, 2024, as that’s when the seasonal fun of this much-adored event is back in the Saudi capital with a bang.”

Riyadh Season has often welcomed world-famous sports stars, from boxing to football. Turki Al-AlShaikh also posted: “Just wrapped up an important meeting now with my team, planning for the upcoming fights that we will make for 2024-2025. I decided to disregard the Canelo fight, as I don’t want it anymore.”

The confirmed sporting events include a fight between the boxers Bivol V Beterbiev on 12 October, and the tennis tournament 6 King Slam. The tournament’s line-up includes greats, from Novak Djokovic to Rafael Nadal.

Riyadh Season is part of Saudi Seasons, which includes Sharqiyah Season in March and Jeddah Season in June. Riyadh Season launched in 2019 and is the largest festival of its kind in the Middle East. The event takes over the capital with A-list sport stars, celebrity chefs and singing sensations.

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GO: Visit https://riyadhseason.com for more information.