The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s mega projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, on March 19^th, 2019, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The project is contributing to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 goals by raising Riyadh’s ranking and making it one of the most liveable cities in the world, by encouraging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle through exercise and participation in various sports.

Vision

Create an innovative and sustainable urban regeneration as a green spine in Riyadh, that connects the city, enables sports adoption and improve the quality of life in alignment with the goals of Vision 2030.

Mission

Create a sports and wellness ecosystem that inspires residents and visitors to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Project’s Main Destinations

The main destinations of the Sports Boulevard include:

Wadi Hanifah

It covers a distance of 14.3 km from Al-Olab Dam (north) to Jeddah Road (south), winding through various giga projects, including DGDA and Mohammed bin Salman non-profit city.

Promenade

The destination covers a distance of 4 km and is located on Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Road, between King Khalid Road and Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road. It is distinguished by the Cycling Bridge, which stretches over 900 metres, connecting the Promenade and Wadi Hanifah.

Urban Wadi

The destination covers a distance of 4.5 km, from Suwaid Bin Harthah Street (west) to Ar Rub Al-Khali Street (east), including a water canal, a land set out for private investment, multiple pathways, and sports opportunities.

Entertainment Destination

The destination covers a distance of 3 km, from Ar Rub Al-Khali Street (west) to Abi Bakr As Siddiq Road (east), and features pathways, a bicycle station, and many recreational areas.

Athletics Destination

The destination covers a distance of 4 km, from Abi Bakr As Siddiq Road (west) to Airport Road (east). It includes various sports facilities, along with the Global Sports Tower, which is considered the tallest sports tower in the world and one of the Project’s iconic landmarks.

Wadi Al Sulai

The destination covers a distance of 43 km, from King Fahad Stadium (south) to King Salman Park in Banban (north).

Eco Destination

The destination covers a distance of 15 km, from Airport Road (west) to Al Janadriyah Road (east).

Sands Sports Park

The completed area of Sands Sports Park covers 45 km in the Southeast region of King Khalid International Airport. The Park features cycling pathways that reflect the nature it holds within.

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Internal Cycling Loop

The loop covers a distance of 20 km within Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University’s campus. It includes dedicated pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Opening of the Sports Boulevard Project’s First Phase

In February 2025, the Sports Boulevard’s Board of Directors, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced the opening of the first phase of the Sports Boulevard project in Riyadh. This milestone featured five key destinations, which are:

• Wadi Hanifah
• The Promenade
• The intersection between Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Road and Prince Turki I Road
• Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Internal Cycling Loop Pathway
• The first phase of Sands Sports Park

With this, the total completed length of the project now stands at 83 km.