You Can Now Watch the World Cup for Free at Dozens of Public Screening Sites Across Riyadh

Want to watch the Green Falcons surrounded by fellow fans without worrying about booking a venue?

The Riyadh Region Municipality has launched a network of free FIFA World Cup 2026 public viewing sites across the capital and surrounding governorates as part of the “World Cup is Closer to You” and “Giddam” initiatives.

The goal is simple: bring the excitement of the World Cup closer to local communities and give fans a place to gather, celebrate, and support the Saudi national team together.

More than 12 equipped viewing locations have been set up across Riyadh, with over 52 additional sites available throughout governorates in the Riyadh Region. The venues include public parks, community squares, cultural centres, and Maktab Madinati locations.

Where can you watch in Riyadh?

The screening sites have been divided across five zones throughout the city.

Central Riyadh

  • Al Mansoura
  • Al Mugharazat
  • Al Ma’athar

Northern Riyadh

  • Al Nafl
  • Al Aqiq

Eastern Riyadh

  • Qurtuba
  • Al Khaleej

Western Riyadh

  • Al Laban
  • Tuwaiq

Southern Riyadh

  • Okaz
  • Al Salam
  • Al Hair

What can fans expect?

The viewing sites are designed to create a shared World Cup experience for residents, families, friends, and football fans across the city.

Fans can gather to watch matches on large screens while enjoying the tournament atmosphere close to home, surrounded by fellow supporters cheering on the Green Falcons.

The initiative also aims to activate public spaces across Riyadh and transform them into vibrant community destinations during the tournament.

How do you attend?

Entry to the viewing sites is completely free.

Some locations may require pre-registration through the QR code provided by the Riyadh Region Municipality. Fans can also scan the official QR code to find the nearest screening location and view the full list of participating venues.

With World Cup fever spreading across the Kingdom, these free public screenings are giving fans even more ways to experience every goal, celebration, and unforgettable moment together.

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