Concacaf onboards Riyadh Air as airline partner

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, have 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.”