No, these images do not show Saudi Arabia’s NEOM stadium

A viral video has circulated online claiming to depict the NEOM Stadium, a venue associated with Saudi Arabia’s massive NEOM development, positioned atop a skyscraper. However, these visuals were not part of the official project.

The images, generated by artificial intelligence, originated from an online creator and spread rapidly on social media in late October. Many viewers believed they showed the stadium planned for The Line — the futuristic city within the NEOM megaproject.

Origins of the viral images

On October 26, Rwandan internet user Edwin Musoni posted the video on X, where it garnered 3.5 million views. His footage depicted a grand football stadium seemingly suspended high above a cityscape, about 1,150 feet (350 metres) above ground level.

Clarification from official sources

While a stadium is indeed planned for The Line, the images circulating online are AI-generated and do not represent the authentic architecture of the NEOM project.

Reviewing NEOM’s verified accounts on X and Instagram revealed no content corresponding to the viral clips. However, a December post from the official account confirmed that the NEOM Stadium is scheduled to be constructed 350 metres above the ground — not floating atop a skyscraper as the viral imagery suggested.

Summary

The viral stadium visuals associated with Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project were AI fabrications; the genuine NEOM Stadium will be built 350 metres high within The Line.

Author’s summary: A viral clip falsely portrayed NEOM Stadium as floating atop a skyscraper, but official sources confirm the real design is grounded and planned at a 350-metre elevation.

France 24 — 2025-11-03