Diriyah Arena
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AddressDiriyah
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Capacity15,000
Built2019
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| Address | Diriyah Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°44′17″N 46°35′10″E / 24.73809°N 46.58611°E |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2019 |
The Diriyah Arena is an outdoor arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. It has a capacity of 15,000.[1][2][3][4]
The arena was first used for the mega fight between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz. (Clash on the Dunes) The bout took place in December 2019 where Anthony Joshua avenged his defeat in New York by Unanimous Decision. In February 2023, YouTube star Jake Paul took on Tommy Fury which he lost by Split Decision. Built up as (The Truth) the event brought in over 800 thousand PPV buys. The arena has also hosted tennis events and has been renovated. The arena will host more sporting events in future years.