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Al Hilal

Al Hilal FC Riyadh

Kit impression

Founded

1957

Years standing

Home ground

Kingdom Arena

Capacity

26,000 seats

The Trophy Cabinet

shared record

Nickname: Al-Za'eem / الزعيم (The Boss) Blue Waves / الموج الأزرق Blue Power / القوة الزرق

Make The Case

Al Hilal work as a second team because they come with their own geography: Saudi Arabia, Kingdom Arena, and a set of rivalries you will absorb faster than you expect.

The calendar you inherit
Following Saudi Arabia Professional League means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Saudi Arabia becomes part of your week.
Modern era club
Formed in 1957, so the whole story is documented, arguable and still being written. Join now and you were basically there from the start.
Something to defend
The cabinet is not empty: shared record. Small enough to recite from memory, big enough to argue about in a pub.
Proper ground
Kingdom Arena takes roughly 26,000, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.

Matchday Trip

Ground: Kingdom Arena. Go in a day early, find the pre-match pub, buy the programme.

Nearest airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

33 km / 20 miles from the ground

Nearest station

Al Malaz

Walkable from the platform

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Pulling fixtures and table…

Around the ground

Things To Do Near Kingdom Arena

Everything within a short walk of the turnstiles: landmarks, museums and the places worth arriving early for.

Landmarks within a 4 km radius

Matchday Shortlist

Opens a map centred on the ground. Two hours before kick-off is the sweet spot.

Route Planner

Getting to Kingdom Arena