MESIF Riyadh 2026 marked a landmark edition of the Middle East Sports Investment Forum, hosted at the iconic Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Sport of Saudi Arabia and SELA. The forum convened over 420 senior delegates, alongside 27 sponsors and partners and 46 influential speakers, bringing together government leaders, sovereign investors, giga-project representatives, clubs, federations and global advisory firms. The programme delivered a full day of high-level panels and keynotes focused on capital deployment, major events, infrastructure development, league commercialisation and the integration of sport within tourism and economic strategy, reinforcing MESIF’s position as a leading international platform shaping the future of sports investment across the Middle East and beyond.

Set against the backdrop of Riyadh’s emergence as a global hub for sport and entertainment, the forum captured a moment of scale, confidence and momentum. Alongside the conference, a curated exhibition and targeted networking facilitated direct engagement between international businesses and regional stakeholders, strengthening cross-border collaboration and long-term partnerships. As the Middle East accelerates its role within the global sports economy, MESIF Riyadh 2026 stood as a catalyst for sustained investment, innovation and regional growth.