RIYADH: A visit by Newcastle United to play in the Kingdom and the return of Formula E racing are among the highlights on the sporting calendar as part of the newly announced line-up for Diriyah Season.
Details of the high-profile events were revealed during a ceremony on Thursday by Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s sports minister and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
The four-month Diriyah Season’s sporting action began on Thursday with showjumping event the Longines Global Champions Tour, which continues until Saturday. It will be followed by the FIBA 3×3 World Cup basketball tournament on Nov. 11 and 12, and the Diriyah Tennis Cup from Dec. 8 to 10.
Saudi and Asian champions Al-Hilal will take on Newcastle United in a friendly match on Dec. 8 while both clubs are taking a break from their respective domestic leagues during the World Cup in Qatar.
AC Milan and Inter Milan will contest the Italian Super Cup on Jan. 18 and the Formula E Diriyah E-Prix will take place on Jan 26 and 27.