majorFri 5 Feb 2027
Saudi Cup – Opening Night (Friday)
King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh
Opening night of Saudi Cup weekend, with the same heritage-led dress code as Saudi Cup night.
Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
2 upcoming race days
The Saudi Cup in February, with a formal code that celebrates Saudi heritage.
majorFri 5 Feb 2027
King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh
Opening night of Saudi Cup weekend, with the same heritage-led dress code as Saudi Cup night.
flagshipSat 6 Feb 2027
King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh
The world's richest race and a dress code unlike any other in racing: the Jockey Club and the Ministry of Culture ask guests to celebrate Saudi heritage dress alongside formal race-day style. Arab News (2026) reported regional dress from across the Kingdom, lavender and burgundy thobes, and women outnumbering men in traditional dress.