S the World Record-breaking Kingdom Arena pitch , has announced it is set to deliver a major project in Saudi Arabia .
SPORTS PITCHES
Global sports pitches leader announces major project in Saudi Arabia
IS Pitches , the team behind
S the World Record-breaking Kingdom Arena pitch , has announced it is set to deliver a major project in Saudi Arabia .
SIS Pitches , which produces premium hybrid , synthetic and natural pitches for an array of sports , has announced its partnership with Aramco Stadium in Al-Khobar , Saudi Arabia . The project reflects the brand ’ s commitment to delivering highquality sports facilities in the region .
As part of the project , the SIS Pitches team will design and build a hybrid grass football stadium pitch , complete with an SIS Air classic vacuum and ventilation system , and two natural grass training pitches . Works will also include associated irrigation and drainage and pitch accessories . With design development completed to be completed by January 31st , the stadium and training pitches should be finalized in 2026 .
The project will benefit from the proximity of SIS Pitches ’ local turf farm in Saudi Arabia , guaranteeing a quick supply of high-quality , locally grown grass . Grass from Saudi farms will be installed specifically for the Aramco Stadium works and is due to be operational from April 2025 .
David Ball , Managing Director at SIS Middle East , said : “ A year on from the Kingdom Arena , our flagship project for the region , we ’ re thrilled to be able to announce another major project .
“ Demand for high-quality sports surfaces in the region has skyrocketed in recent years . This project will be the perfect opportunity for us to help support Middle Eastern sports and showcase our wide offering – from pitch design and construction to irrigation and ventilation – across a range of disciplines , including football and cricket .
“ We ’ re looking forward to unveiling our design for the Aramco Stadium very soon .”
SIS Pitches made its first foray into the Middle East in Dubai , UAE , in 2011 . After recognizing a growing appetite for high-level professional sports – and the resulting increased need forcutting-edge surfaces – the brand established a dedicated SIS Pitches office in Saudi Arabia in July 2023 .
Within weeks of establishing the Saudi Arabia office , the team at SIS Pitches undertook one of the world ’ s most ambitious sporting infrastructure projects to complete the Kingdom Arena – the world ’ s first fully indoor hybrid pitch , famously built in just 21 days – in partnership with Sela .
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