World Cricket Festival
Location: KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) - Jeddah
Time: 11:00 AM Onwards
Price: Ticket Category:
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GA 1 (20 Jan) - 100 SAR
GA 2 (20 Jan) - 100 SAR
Premium (20 Jan) - 150 SAR
Corporate box Shaded (20 Jan) - 8 Pax - 2000 SAR
Corporate Box Unshaded (20 Jan) - 6 Pax- 1500 SAR
Website: https://events.q-tickets.com/qatar/events
Ticket Purchase Link: https://events.q-tickets.com/saudi/eventdetails/6398290944/world-cricket-festival
Full Event Details/Description:
Cricket is no longer merely a game, it is becoming an international culture, and Saudi Arabia wants to be at the centre of the wave with the World Cricket Festival (WCF) 2026. Between 20 and 23 January 2026, the scenic campus of KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) in Jeddah will turn into a full-fledged cricket festival during which its fans, families and corporate entities can enjoy four days of sporting thrill, entertainment and bonding with the community.
On the most basic level, WCF is about cricketing and yet the organisers have made the festival so much more. This four day event is a mix of live matches, fan zones, cultural experiences, and social experiences that are focused on attracting all types of attendees instead of a classic tournament. If you are a die-hard cricket fan or just want to have a nice day out with friends and family, WCF will not disappoint you.
What is unique about the World Cricket Festival?
The global popularity of cricket festivals is growing due to the format that puts emphasis on entertainment and participation rather than on traditional fixtures and WCF is the solution to this phenomenon in Saudi Arabia. It is based on the experiences of global cricket that integrates sport with lifestyle attractions that WCF enhances the sports appeal to the audience not only to traditional fans. Imagine the live stream of the matches, interactive areas where you may prove your own batting or bowling, and fan areas full of excitement and energy.
This event will present a perfect winter break to the lovers of cricket against the picturesque background of the coastal KAUST. High-energy on-field action is packed into mornings, after noon and evenings will be dedicated to cultural displays, food booths, music, and families that can enjoy the air of the celebration.
More Than Just Cricket -A Festival Experience
The World Cricket Festival is not only about sporting skills; it is about community and bonding. Whether it is small kids playing spontaneous games with new acquaintances or businessmen and women meeting in the first-rate lounges, WCF eliminates divisions between spectators and the actual sport. There will be diverse ticketing packages along with general admission which suits those fans who would want to be there as casual fans and also others who would appreciate the premium and corporate boxes which will provide them with a special day long experience to the festival but at affordable rates.
This is not a coincidental mixing of sport and lifestyle. It is indicative of the bigger mission of Saudi Arabia through the Vision 2030 to diversify its entertainment sector and make the Kingdom a global venue in hosting significant sporting and cultural events. The ideal channel of that ambition would be Cricket which is popular among expatriate communities and is rapidly developing locally.
Why You Should Attend
You have enough reasons to suggest WCF into your calendar:
When you had a feeling that the world needed a cricket fest atmosphere with all its vitality, fun and a feeling of inclusion into the global fraternity, the World Cricket Festival 2026 is the event you should attend. This Jeddah celebration is worth the visit whether you are out to have the excitement of competitive cricket or you are just in search of an amazing winter event.
Buy your tickets at QTickets, assemble your friends, and get ready to spend four days in which cricket is not a game, but a worldwide party.
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