Riyadh Season and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have double reason to celebrate this week, after achieving an incredible milestone.
As well as organising and hosting Saturday's The Last Crescendo fight card, which has been hailed as the greatest fight card ever put together, it has also been revealed that Riyadh Season has set a spectacular new visitor record.
Since launch in October, now over 20 million people have attended Riyadh Season events, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s largest entertainment festivals.
While the Season continues to attract visitors from across Saudi Arabia, a large proportion have come from around the world thanks to major sporting events and star-studded concerts held in Riyadh, building its growing reputation of as the ultimate entertainment destination.
Sports events have included boxing, with Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 the star attraction at the end of 2024; MMA fights, with Francis Ngannou making his PFL debut in the Kingdom; WWE Crown Jewel; tennis, including the Six Kings competition; and padel tournament.
Large crowds have been experienced across all of the different zones in Saudi’s capital. Boulevard World, Boulevard City, and Boulevard Runway remain among the most visited zones, featuring world-class entertainment, live performances, cutting-edge attractions, and a wide range of international dining options.
Meanwhile, Dunes of Arabia has become a hotspot for adventure seekers and camping enthusiasts. The “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” exhibition at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia has captivated fashion and art lovers.
The Groves has also drawn visitors with its exclusive ambiance, international cuisine, and live music performances, highlighting the season’s wide-ranging entertainment choices.
Saturday evening, live on DAZN PPV, will witness another spectacular and memorable Riyadh night, with seven world title fights all on one bill. That will see Britian's IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois go up against Joseph Parker, while Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol rematch for the undisputed light-heavyweight crown.
After surpassing the 20 million visitor milestone, the ambitious Riyadh Season will be expected to go from strength-to-strength in coming years as it continues to deliver new, innovative experiences as a premier global entertainment hub.
Watch The Last Crescendo card live on DAZN PPV
The Last Crescendo fight card, including Dubois vs Parker and Beterbiev vs Bivol is live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
The PPV is available to buy now at £19.99 in UK and $25.99 in US.
Buying the DAZN PPV offers a range of extra benefits. including alternative commentary options with Adam Smith or True Geordie or Showbizz the Adult; local language commentary; entry to a prize draw for tickets to Chris Eubank Jr. vs Connor Benn* (for UK only); and a seven-day free trial of the full DAZN platform.
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