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Football fans, assemble.
The football force is strong within the capital and these cool places to watch international football in Riyadh are changing the game. Whether you are looking to support Ronaldo’s Al Nassr or cheering on Karim Benzema’s Ittihad on the big screen, Riyadh’s sporty scene is kicking it up a notch.
From watching the Green Falcons of the Saudi National team square off against their Asian Cup opponents to cheering for your fave international team during the World Cup, the places to watch international football in Riyadh have got you covered.
Places to watch international football in Riyadh
Al Masaa Café
Among the most popular places to watch international football in Riyadh, Al Masaa Café is a local favourite. There’s nothing more satisfying that watching your favourite club play on wide screen TV’s with a side of coffee and salted nuts. Holding up to 1,050 people, the café is a hit spot throughout the week and even more popular during Premier League and UEFA Champions League seasons. That’s when the large space truly comes to life. Serving a variety of light snacks, you can also tuck into a signature burger with a side of fries, finishing off those football nerves with a side of dessert.
Open 24/7. Al Mohammadiyah, almasaacafe.com.
KAFD Sports Lounge
The most beautiful sport in the world deserves an equally pretty space to watch it from which is why the brand-new KAFD Sports Lounge has pulled out all the spots. The cool space is one of the newest places to watch international football in Riyadh and is dotted with giant screens for you to watch each pass and goal in high definition. Covered in jerseys from local and international club teams, the stylish KAFD lounge is encased in glass walls and ceiling making it seem you are watching the game outdoors. So settle into one of the comfy single sofas with a colourful mocktail and cheer your team to victory.
Open now. KAFD, Al Aqiq, @kafd.
LDN Circus
Join in the excitement when you watch international football in Riyadh at Diplomatic Quarter’s LDN Circus. The space is all about encapsulating the vibe of watching a match fold out live. With exposed brick walls, bar level seating and of course multiple screens LDN Circus has gotten the vibe of the space right. So grab a plate of Truffle Angus Burger (SAR85) and settle in one of the stools as your fave team takes on their rivals in high definition.
Open daily noon-1am. Courtyard by Marriott, Diplomatic Quarter, Al Safarat, @ldncircus.ksa.
Sports Café
Catch your favourite football legends in action at the trendy Tahlia street Sports Café. The name may be a little on the nose, but when it comes to spots to watch international football in Riyadh, that may be a good thing. The space specialises in serving up excitement for the matches and stylish glasses of mocktails. Spoiler alert: the mocktail containers are also made of ice. With multiple screens and comfortable seating abound, your watching experience is about to be elevated.
Open daily 5pm-8am. Tahlia Street, @ritzcarltonruh.
Strike Bowling Alley
A family-friendly bowling alley located at the luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel opposite the Diplomatic Quarter. While the space is dedicated to bowling and a bit of billiards, it also offers a wide screen TV and couch-like seating to lay back and watch international football in Riyadh. The menu options are an added bonus with light snacks including popcorn, nachos, and nuts or main dishes like burgers and fries. After you’re down catching your favourite players on the big screen, you can head for dinner at the nearby restaurants in the hotel. Or, forget about