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MEDIA EVENT

ITINERARY

PRESS CONFERENCES

TUESDAY 10TH FEB – SAT 14TH FEB 2026

Details of guests and livestreaming links will be provided the evening prior via email.

All Media are invited to attend the sessions in person at the Press Conference facility located within the Weighing Room (adjacent to the Parade Ring) or alternatively can view online or at the Media Centre.

*Race day press conferences will take place after each race where possible

DATE TIMINGS

TUE 10TH FEB From 9.00am

WED 11TH FEB From 9.00am

THU 12TH FEB From 9.00am

FRI 13TH FEB *4:20pm – 8:20pm

SAT 14TH FEB *3:25pm – 9:00pm

MEDIA EVENT ITINERARY

THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2026

Breakfast at The Track

VENUE Al Thuraya Trackside Restaurant (located in the Premium Hospitality building to the left of the Grandstand when facing the track)

TIME 6:00am to 10:30am

ATTIRE Smart Casual

Richard Hoiles & Tom Stanley will provide commentary on the horses working on the track in view of their bid in one of the races that take place over The Saudi Cup 2026 weekend.

FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2026

Raceday

MEDIA CENTRE: 9:30 am – 11:00 pm

PUBLIC GATES: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm First race at 4:00 pm – Last race at 8.05 pm

ATTIRE Please refer to the Dress Code for guidance

MEDIA EVENT

ITINERARY

SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2026

Raceday

MEDIA

CENTRE: 9:30 am – 11:00 pm

PUBLIC GATES: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm First race at 3:00 pm – Last race at 8.40 pm

ATTIRE Please refer to the Dress Code for guidance

MEDIA

CENTRE OPENING TIMES &

CREDENTIAL COLLECTION

OPENING TIMES

The Media Centre at the King AdulAziz Racecourse is open daily:

Mon 9th – Thu 12th Feb: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Friday 13th Feb: 9.30 am to 11:00 pm

Saturday 14th Feb: 9.30 am to 11:30 pm

CREDENTIAL COLLECTION

To access the site you will need to present the following Access Pass to the Security Gate

Media can collect credentials at the reception of the Media Centre at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse at the following times:

Tuesday, 10th February: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Wednesday, 11th February: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Thursday, 12th February: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Raceday collection from Credential Tent at Parking B:

Friday, 13 February: 12.00pm to 5.00pm

Saturday, 14 February: 12.00pm to 5.00pm

THE SAUDI CUP MEDIA DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS:

For general enquiries, please contact us on:

Email: media@jcsa.sa

Sarah Tregoning: +966 55 150 0635

Melissa Ziarno: +966 53 813 3801

Andrew Munro: +966 55 865 6549

CREDENTIAL COLLECTION ACCESS PASS

To access the site you will need to present the below pass to the Security Gate

MEDIA CREDENTIAL COLLECTION ACCESS

COLLECTION TIMES:

10TH - 12TH FEBRUARY 2026

Raceday collection from Credential Tent at Parking B 13th - 14th February, 12pm-5pm

PARADE RING ACCESS

AND PHOTOGRAPHERS’

BRIEF

PARADE RING ACCESS AT THE SAUDI CUP 2026

Due to site layout and large numbers of media there will be no media allowed in the Parade Ring during The Saudi Cup 2026 meeting.

Provisions have been made for photographers to get views of the PreParade and Main Parade Ring and The Saudi Cup Official Photographer Team will be uploading images from the Parade Ring to the JCSA Media page for media download and use.

Please could all photographers and videographers attend the briefing at 10.00am on Thursday, February 12 at the main presentation podium in front of the Grandstand to familiarise themselves with the various platforms and the media flow on race days, which are different this year.

SAUDI CUP TRACK TRAINING TIMES

International turf training will run concurrently with training on the dirt.

CATEGORY TIMINGS

DIRT 02:00 – 06:30

LOCAL

TURF 06:00 – 06:30

USA, UK, EU, JAPAN & HONG KONG 07:00 – 07:45 09:00 – 09:45

INTERNATIONAL

GCC 08:00 – 08:45 10:00 – 10:45

HARROW BREAKS – 3.45AM, 4.45AM, 5.45AM, 6.30AM, 7.45AM, 8.45AM & 9.45AM

CATERING

THU 12TH FEB – BREAKFAST AT THE TRACK

Breakfast at the Track: 6.00 am – 10.30 am

(Al Thuraya Trackside Restaurant, located in the Premium Hospitality building to the left of the Grandstand when facing the track)

FRI 13TH FEB – THE SAUDI CUP

Lunch and Dinner provided in the Media Centre

Lunch: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Dinner: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Tea, Coffee & Snacks: available all day (from 10.30am).

SAT 14TH FEB – THE SAUDI CUP

Lunch and Dinner provided in the Media Centre

Lunch: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Dinner: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Tea, Coffee & Snacks: available all day (from 10.30am).

DRESSING AT THE SAUDI CUP

The Saudi Cup is not only the world’s most valuable horse race, it is also one of the highlights in the social calendar for the region’s fashionistas.

It is the perfect occasion to dress up and showcase Saudi Arabia’s rich sartorial heritage. Traditional Middle Eastern fashion is famed for its stunning abayas, made of exquisite fabrics and decorated with detailed embroidery, symbolising the region’s religious belief and cultural obligations.

Against this customary backdrop of Saudi Arabian fashion, all media are politely required to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion in Saudi Arabia.

We kindly ask to take note of the following:

DRESS GUIDE