First-ever Saudi Arabia-focused report from SportsTechX reveals Kingdom’s strategic transformation into sports innovation hub
Central Province, Saudi Arabia Jul 2, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – SportsTechX, the leading source of data and insights for sports technology, proudly announces the launch of the Saudi Arabia Sports Business & Tech Report 2025. This comprehensive report delivers an in-depth analysis of the Kingdom’s rapidly transforming sports landscape, driven by the ambitious Vision 2030 agenda and strategic positioning as a hub for innovation, talent, and next-generation fan experiences.
Key findings from the report include:
Saudi Arabia’s total sport market size reached $8.4 billion in 2024, projected to grow to $22.5 billion by 2030
$7 billion in investments by Saudi Arabian entities from 2020 to Q1 2025
30+ major international events hosted between 2020-2024
15 new smart stadiums are being built, including 11 new constructions and 4 major refurbishments
$7.4 million invested in Saudi-based Sports Tech startups from 2020-2024
71% of the population is under the age of 35, creating a dynamic demographic profile
“Welcome to our first-ever Saudi Arabia Sports & Business Tech Report. Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the world’s most pivotal and rapidly transforming sports markets,” said Rohn Malhotra, Managing Director of SportsTechX. “Driven by the ambitious Vision 2030 agenda, the Kingdom is not only investing billions into sports infrastructure and global partnerships but also strategically positioning itself as a hub for innovation, talent, and next-generation fan experiences.”
“What makes Saudi Arabia particularly compelling is the convergence of ambitious leadership, abundant capital, and a dynamic demographic profile: 71% of the population is under the age of 35. This young, digitally savvy audience is fueling demand for a wide range of experiences, from reshaping traditional sports such as football and golf to fueling the growth of gaming and esports, which are seeing exponential growth in popularity and institutional support.”
The comprehensive report examines the Kingdom’s sports ecosystem through the lens of business, investment, and technology, h
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