The King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh will host the Saudi Cup from February 21–22, 2025.

The Saudi Cup has grown to be one of the most eagerly awaited races on the world racing calendar since it began in 2020. The International Jockeys Challenge, two Group 1 Pure-bred Arabian races, the $500,000 Al Tuwaiq Cup for locally trained horses, and an exciting schedule of top-tier dirt and turf races that culminate in the Group 1 USD$20m Saudi Cup, the richest race in the world. These are just a few events that draw the world's attention every year at the end of February. Moreover, the 2100m USD$500,000 Saudi International Handicap for horses trained in IFHA-registered Part II and III racing nations gives the Friday program even more international flair. The world's best horses and jockeys fight for the greatest reward in racing over 1800m of the King Abdulaziz dirt track on Saturday in the Group 1 $20m Saudi Cup. It is the last race on an eight-race schedule that draws horses from all over the world, including Argentina, Japan, the United States, and Europe. Additionally, the Saudi Cup, valued at $35.35m, is the world's most valuable racing festival, attracting interest and excitement with payouts down to 10th place, raising the sport's profile to local communities, racing fans, and international horse connections. The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, established in 1965, has made significant strides in horse racing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The establishment of The Saudi Cup and the construction of a new 1800m turf track at King Abdulaziz Racecourse has shifted the sport's focus and led to progress from Part III to Part II in the IFHA's Blue Book. Read more: Restatex Exhibition, 2025