The FIA Extreme H World Cup, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport, has confirmed Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, as the host location for its first event, taking place from 9 to 11 October, 2025.
Qiddiya City is the world’s first city built entirely for play, where entertainment, sport, and culture converge. The race will take place with the dramatic backdrop of the Tuwaiq Mountains, close to the site which is currently undergoing transformation to become a world-leading motorsport venue.
Extreme H’s inaugural event in Qiddiya City marks a major milestone in its evolution and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s bold motorsport ambitions. The racing will take place in a specially designed off-road location and will form part of Qiddiya City’s broader vision to become a global hub for motorsport, innovation, and entertainment.
At the heart of this vision is the newly unveiled Speed Park Track, a cutting-edge circuit. Though not the site for Extreme H’s debut, the track symbolises Qiddiya City’s commitment to world-class motorsport, with dramatic elevation changes, iconic features like the 20-storey “Blade” turn, and integration with entertainment landmarks such as its new Six Flags Qiddiyah City Theme Park and Aquarabia. Together, Extreme H’s pioneering hydrogen platform and Qiddiya City’s motorsport infrastructure reflect a shared ambition: to redefine the future of racing through technology, spectacle, and sustainability.
The FIA Extreme H World Cup and Qiddiya City share a joint vision when it comes to sustainability standards, making the city an ideal location for Extreme H’s mission to deliver purpose-driven sport and clean mobility solutions.
The city aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, with initiatives that include 100% wastewater reuse, renewable energy infrastructure, and EV charging in 80% of parking spaces. A major tree planting focus is also central to plans, as part of the city’s commitment to the Saudi Green Initiative, which has a broader national goal of planting 10 billion trees in Saudi Arabia by 2030 to combat desertification, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity.
Source: Extreme H
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