Turki Al-Sheikh announces the start date of the seventh Riyadh season on October 21
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The head of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheikh, announced the launch of the seventh edition of the Riyadh Season on October 21, which will continue for 10 weeks under the slogan “Big Time,” and will host various sporting and entertainment events, including boxing and wrestling bouts, UFC tournaments, and the “Six Kings Slam” tennis tournament, in addition to concerts, theatrical performances, and family activities in multiple locations in Riyadh.
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Why It Matters
Riyadh Season is an annual entertainment event organized in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and includes sports, music, cultural events and family attractions, and aims to promote tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom as part of Vision 2030.
The head of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheikh, announced the launch date of the 7th edition of the Riyadh Season, next October 21.
The activities of the upcoming edition of the season will extend over a period of 10 weeks, under the slogan “Big Time,” and it is expected to attract visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom.
The events include global boxing and wrestling fights, UFC tournaments, as well as the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament.
It also includes concerts and theatrical performances, a group of events and experiences intended for children and families, and other programs distributed across multiple locations in Riyadh, according to the Saudi News Agency (SPA).
What to Watch
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The seventh Riyadh Season will attract a large number of visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the total cost of organizing the seventh Riyadh Season?
- What is the expected number of visitors this season compared to previous seasons?
- Will the events include any notable international guests outside of sports?







