Sports Boulevard (Arabic: المسار الرياضي) is a under-construction large-scale linear park located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it was launched by King Salman on March 19, 2019. It is one of the largest projects in the world.[2] It is supervised and operated by the Sports Boulevard Foundation with its chairman Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The project was launched in 2019 as a part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
The Sports Boulevard was one of four initiatives established in 2019 along with King Salman Park, Riyadh Art and Green Riyadh with an estimated cost of $23 billion in government funding.
In 2019, when the project was launched, it was expected to provide production jobs, followed by more service jobs on an ongoing basis.In April 2022, Jayne McGivern was appointed the CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation.
In October 2021, the foundation was awarded contracts worth $661.5 million for the project’s construction phase one.
In July 2024, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Global Sports Tower as part of the Sports Boulevard. Standing 130m high, the tower will be the tallest of its kind and will include 30 different sports facilities.
In February 2025, the first phase of the project was officially opened to the public. The first phase included five key destinations, which are:
- Wadi Hanifah
- The Promenade
- A section at the intersection of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Rd. and Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Rd.
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University internal loop
- The first phase of Sands Sports Park.
This marked the completion of 40% of the project.
Location and districts
The Sports Boulevard is located in Riyadh and stretches 135 km connecting Wadi Hanifa in the west with Wadi Al-Sulai in the east through Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road and has 8 diverse districts, Wadi Hanifah District, Arts District, Wadi Alyasen District, Entertainment District, Athletics District, Sand Sports Park, Eco District and Wadi Al-Sulai District.
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 19th, 2019; The project aimed to make Riyadh one of the most livable cities in the world, encouraging people to follow a healthy lifestyle through exercising and participating in different sports. The project offers an innovative combination of sports with cultural, artistic, and environmental opportunities, creating a modern destination for the residents, bridging towards an urban future for the city of Riyadh – achieving the Quality-of-Life objective of Saudi Vision 2030.
What We Did?
UDCT delivered comprehensive fire protection solutions for Saudi Arabia’s Sports Boulevard Project, ensuring top-tier safety for critical infrastructure. The company designed and installed advanced fire suppression systems, including Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) clean agent systems, to safeguard essential areas such as data centers and high-value facilities. Their expertise in fire safety engineering provided an environmentally friendly, efficient, and internationally compliant solution, offering stakeholders peace of mind.
Additionally, UDCT implemented high-performance foam systems to protect industrial and high-risk zones, ensuring rapid suppression of flammable liquid fires. These systems were carefully selected for their efficiency in covering large areas and meeting global safety standards. By integrating tailored fire protection strategies, UDCT reinforced the safety and operational resilience of the Sports Boulevard Project.
