Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia's entertainment festival, has become one of boxing's biggest stages, with Turki Alalshikh backing major cards.
Riyadh Season is Saudi Arabia's annual entertainment festival, and under the chairman of its General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, it has funded many of the biggest boxing cards since 2023. Its cards typically stack several world title fights on one night.
Riyadh Season has also co-promoted with The Ring magazine, which Alalshikh's group acquired, on events branded with The Ring name.
Latest results
The Ring V: Night of the Samurai — December 27, 2025, Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Ring V — December 27, 2025
| Fight | Result | Scorecards / time |
|---|---|---|
| Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso | Inoue UD 12 — retained undisputed super bantamweight | 119-109, 120-108, 117-111 |
| Junto Nakatani vs. Sebastian Hernandez Reyes | Nakatani UD 12 | 118-110, 115-113, 115-113 |
| Eridson Garcia vs. Taiga Imanaga | Garcia SD 10 | 96-93, 95-94, 94-95 |
| Reito Tsutsumi vs. Leobardo Quintana Sanchez | Tsutsumi TKO 4 | 1:14 |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Fury vs. Ngannou in Riyadh |
| 2024 | Usyk vs. Fury I and II |
| Feb 2025 | The Last Crescendo: Bivol beats Beterbiev; Kabayel knocks out Zhang |
| Dec 2025 | The Ring V: Inoue retains undisputed super bantamweight title |
A fan's guide
Riyadh Season cards typically stack several world title fights on one night and often feature matchups between champions or top contenders that other promoters would struggle to make. Many are broadcast on DAZN.
Fans attending should expect large, purpose-built venues and late local start times designed for European and US audiences.
Our take
Riyadh Season has made fights that boxing's fragmented promoter system could not, and fans have benefited. The concern is long-term: a sport whose biggest events depend on one backer's priorities is vulnerable if those priorities change.
On balance, The Last Crescendo in February 2025 was the best night of boxing of the decade so far.
What's next
Riyadh Season's 2026–27 calendar will be announced over the autumn; we will add fight dates to our schedule as they are confirmed.
Latest coverage
Coverage of the next edition will appear here.
FAQ
What is Riyadh Season?
Saudi Arabia's annual entertainment festival, which funds major boxing cards.
Who leads Riyadh Season boxing?
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority.
What was The Ring V?
A Riyadh card on December 27, 2025, headlined by Naoya Inoue vs. David Picasso.