{"id":60962,"date":"2026-02-10T20:40:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=60962"},"modified":"2026-02-10T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:41:04","slug":"world-stadiums-awards-global-attention-santiago-bernabeu-stadium-974","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/world-stadiums-awards-global-attention-santiago-bernabeu-stadium-974\/","title":{"rendered":"World Stadiums Awards Draw Global Attention as Santiago Bernab\u00e9u and Stadium 974 Lead Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The World Stadiums Awards are capturing worldwide attention as more than 40 high-calibre projects from across the globe compete for international recognition at the World Stadiums &#038; Arenas Summit (WSAS) 2026 in Riyadh next month. The prestigious competition has attracted landmark submissions from Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and beyond, signaling a fundamental shift in how the industry defines excellence.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the early nominations are some of the world&#8217;s most iconic and innovative venue projects, including Real Madrid&#8217;s Santiago Bernab\u00e9u Stadium in Spain, Qatar&#8217;s pioneering modular Stadium 974, Sporting CP&#8217;s next-generation Jos\u00e9 Alvalade 2.0 in Portugal, Serbia&#8217;s flagship Belgrade National Stadium, Egypt&#8217;s New Capital Stadium, Chile&#8217;s renovated Universidad Cat\u00f3lica Stadium \u2013 Claro Arena, and the Czech Republic&#8217;s redeveloped Nove Bazaly Stadium.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Evolution Beyond Capacity and Spectacle<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The high volume of quality submissions reflects a broader transformation in the stadiums and arenas sector. Venues are no longer judged solely on their size or visual impact, but on intelligent design, operational efficiency, and meaningful integration with their surrounding cities and communities. This evolution is precisely what the World Stadiums Awards are designed to benchmark and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judging is currently underway across ten award categories, led by Brinda Somaya, founder and principal architect of SNK | Somaya &#038; Kalappa Consultants and Professor-at-Large emerita at Cornell University. Projects are being evaluated against rigorous criteria that prioritize innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, fan experience, and long-term legacy\u2014benchmarks that increasingly define global best practice in venue development.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;These submissions tell a story of an industry evolving at pace. The projects coming forward demonstrate how stadiums and arenas are being reimagined as civic landmarks, spaces that extend far beyond sport and entertainment.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Brinda Somaya, Head Jury<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saudi Arabia as Global Sports Infrastructure Hub<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Awards form part of an integrated 360\u00b0 platform that brings together the Summit, Athlete 360 Forum, and the Awards ceremony itself. This comprehensive approach reinforces Saudi Arabia&#8217;s growing role as a global hub for sports infrastructure innovation and excellence. The Kingdom&#8217;s investment in world-class venues and its commitment to hosting major international sporting events position it at the forefront of the industry&#8217;s transformation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leila Masinaei, Managing Director of GM Events and World Stadiums &#038; Arenas Summit, emphasized the significance of the growing participation.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;Projects are no longer competing just to be bigger or bolder. They are competing to be smarter, more sustainable and more meaningful. The response we&#8217;ve seen so far confirms that these Awards have become a global reference point for that ambition.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Leila Masinaei, Managing Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition Across Full Venue Lifecycle<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Awards will honour excellence throughout the complete lifecycle of sports and entertainment venues, encompassing design and construction, renovation, sustainability initiatives, and operational performance. Winners and two runners-up in each category will be announced during an exclusive Awards Gala Ceremony at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel &#038; Residences on April 1, 2026, marking the culmination of WSAS 2026.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations across the sports and venue ecosystem\u2014including clubs, venue owners and operators, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, technology providers, and public authorities\u2014have until the extended deadline of February 10 to submit their projects via the official awards website.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Outlook for Stadium Innovation<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As global investment in sports infrastructure accelerates, the World Stadiums Awards represent a critical moment for the industry to showcase how venues are becoming more than just places to watch events. They are evolving into multi-functional community assets that drive economic development, promote sustainability, and enhance urban landscapes. 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