- As the Official Airline Partner to Concacaf, Riyadh Air will support the growth of football at every level across North America, Central America and the Caribbean
- The multi-year partnership will further the airline’s presence in football, powering Riyadh Air’s commitment to connect communities worldwide
Miami, FL, USA – Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally native airline wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Concacaf, the FIFA Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, today announced a multi-year partnership.
This partnership underscores Riyadh Air’s dedication to expanding its presence in global sports and connecting fans and communities worldwide.
As the “Official Airline Partner” of Concacaf, Riyadh Air will support all of the Confederation’s national and club competitions across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, supporting the growth of men’s, women’s, and youth football. The partnership will bring together two ambitious organizations with a shared commitment to excellence and connectivity.
Osamah Alnuaiser, SVP, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Riyadh Air, said, “We are glad in Riyadh Air to announce this strategic partnership as the power of sport draws the world closer together. In Riyadh Air we connect communities and build bridges across cultures, languages and experiences. As one of the Kingdom’s most beloved sports, our partnership with Concacaf will bring passionate football fans closer to thrilling games and action where we reach all over the globe, especially in countries and territories in the Concacaf region. As the official airline partner of Concacaf, we are committed to developing the sport, enshrining our shared values of excellence in the skies and on the field.”
Philippe Moggio, General Secretary of Concacaf, said, "This partnership with Riyadh Air marks an exciting new chapter for Concacaf. Their global vision will support us in elevating all aspects of football in Concacaf, from grassroots programs to our world-class tournaments. We are particularly excited about the opportunities this partnership will create to connect fans across continents and inspire them to passionately follow the beautiful game."
Riyadh Air is scheduled to start operating in 2025 and will fly to over 100 destinations worldwide by 2030, advancing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for business and leisure travel. The partnership is instrumental in driving awareness for the airline, which aims to shape transformative travel experiences led by seamless digital integration.
The new partnership further extends Riyadh Air’s presence in the world’s most popular sport, complementing the airline’s existing collaboration with Atlético de Madrid, announced in August 2023.
Founded in 1961, Concacaf is one of six FIFA Confederations and organizes major tournaments for national teams and clubs, including the Gold Cup, Women’s Championships, Concacaf Nations League, men’s and women’s Concacaf Champions Cups, and men’s and women’s U20, U17 and U15 regional championships. The organization is responsible for qualifying teams for FIFA World Cups while nurturing the sport through talent development programs, coaching education and infrastructure development. It represents 41 member associations.
