Boulevard World Opens: Gates, Tickets and Zones
By Ishtiaq Hussain | Last updated: 1 November 2026
Boulevard World opened on Friday 30 October 2026, at 4:00 PM, with entry from SAR 30 on WeBook and gates running to midnight. The Riyadh Season zone returns with 24 country zones, including four new pavilions: the Netherlands, Portugal, Uzbekistan and Yemen. Visitors need a pre-booked mobile ticket, and Boulevard World tickets are sold separately from Boulevard City entry.
Yesterday was the day to travel if you have been waiting since the date moved. Boulevard World was first listed for Sunday 25 October, but Riyadh Season announced on 24 October that the public opening would be Friday 30 October, and tickets went on sale through WeBook at the same time. Readers can find the full reference details in our Boulevard World guide, and the wider season calendar sits on our homepage links to the Riyadh Season guide.
What opened on opening day
The zone is built around the BLVD Lagoon, with country pavilions, rides, food stalls and live shows spread across the site in Hittin, next to Boulevard City. The four new pavilions are the ones first-time visitors should head for. Portugal, Uzbekistan, Yemen and the Netherlands join returning zones such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Japan, France, Italy, Morocco, Mexico, India and Spain.
Gates open at 4:00 PM. On a Friday night the approach roads and gate queues build fast, so arrive for the opening hour if you want the new pavilions before the night programme starts. Children under five go free, according to the WeBook terms.
Tickets, hours and the price to check
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Public opening | Today, Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Hours | Daily, 4:00 PM to midnight |
| Entry | From SAR 30 on WeBook, checked 28 October 2026 |
| Under fives | Free |
| Booking | Pre-booked mobile ticket through WeBook only |
Check the price for your date at booking. The public WeBook listing showed a single from-SAR-30 price when checked on 28 October, with no weekday and weekend split visible. Some secondary listings quote a higher weekend price, but that split did not appear on the public pages, so the listing itself is the final check. Buy only through WeBook.
WeBook’s zone page also showed a date range starting 25 October even after Riyadh Season announced the 30 October opening. The public opening in Riyadh Season’s own announcement is Friday 30 October, and that is the date to travel on.
How today fits the rest of the week
It landed on a packed weekend. On Friday night, the ceremonial weigh-in for Canelo Alvarez against Christian Mbilli took place at Square 2 in Boulevard City at 9:00 PM, ahead of Saturday’s fight at The Venue in Riyadh. That is a separate event in the neighbouring zone, so do not expect a Boulevard World ticket to cover it. Our Canelo vs Mbilli fight-week schedule carries the full fight-week plan.
WWE Crown Jewel is the next date to watch. Tickets went back on sale on 30 October for The Venue, Riyadh, as named in the live WeBook listing and in Turki Alalshikh’s 30 October ticket-launch post. Reports naming Kingdom Arena are superseded.
After this weekend, AlDirah Winter opens on 1 November, WWE Crown Jewel lands on 7 November, and the Wonder Garden opens inside Boulevard City on 18 November. Our zone opening-dates tracker keeps those dates in one place.
First-day tips for Boulevard World
- Book through WeBook before you leave, and keep the mobile ticket ready at the gate.
- Take the Riyadh Metro to KAFD station and use the complimentary shuttles to the gates, rather than driving into the Friday night queues.
- Start with the four new pavilions, then work around the lagoon to the returning zones.
- Boulevard World and Boulevard City need separate tickets, even though the two zones sit next to each other in Hittin.
Frequently asked questions
When does Boulevard World open for the 2026 season?
Boulevard World opens to visitors today, Friday 30 October 2026, at 4:00 PM. Riyadh Season announced the 30 October opening on 24 October, after the zone had first been listed for 25 October.
How much does Boulevard World entry cost?
Entry is listed from SAR 30 on WeBook, and children under five go free. The public listing showed a single from-SAR-30 price when checked on 28 October, so confirm the price for your date at booking.
What time does Boulevard World close?
Gates run daily from 4:00 PM to midnight.
Do I need a separate ticket from Boulevard City?
Yes. The two zones sit next to each other in Hittin, but they have separate tickets.
Has the WWE Crown Jewel venue been confirmed yet?
Yes. Tickets went back on sale on 30 October for The Venue, Riyadh, as named in the live WeBook listing and in Turki Alalshikh’s 30 October ticket-launch post. Reports naming Kingdom Arena are superseded.