Taif Racing Season 2026

The world’s finest thoroughbreds and jockeys descend on King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh for Saudi Cup Weekend 2026 with prize money of over US$38M on offer at 19 horse races. A celebration of the best of Saudi sporting, entertainment, cuisine and cultural experiences headlined by the World’s Richest Race, the Saudi Cup (on Saturday 14th February) where US$20M is to be won. As the pinnacle of style, sophistication and glamour, this is Riyadh’s social event of the year and a jewel in the crown of international racing. Tickets for children under 12s are half price. All-inclusive hospitality experiences also available. On each day gates open at 2pm and venue closes 10.30pm

Riyadh Racing Season at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh from 16 October 2025 until its culmination at Saudi Cup Weekend on 13 & 14 February 2026. There are 12 horse races taking place every Friday and Saturday night. A particular highlight this season is our new Friday Night Under the Lights series on Friday evenings from 28 November to 30 January offering free family entertainment, great prizes to be won, kids-eat-free offers and live music as well as thrilling horse races from the floodlit track to enjoy. On the track, the most significant meetings outside of the season finale are Crown Prince Cups Night (5 December), Royal Cups Weekend (26 and 27 December) and Saudi Cup Trials Weekend (16 and 17 January) which is headlined by The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup and King Abdulaziz Cup. The racecourse is the jewel in the crown of Saudi racing with picturesque viewing lawns, stylish lounges, top-class restaurants, private suites and ample free car parking. The venue opens from 3pm and closes at 9.30pm. Tickets from 15 SAR (Under 16s go free) on Friday and Saturdays*. Award-winning all-inclusive hospitality experiences are available from 279 SAR per adult.