Qatar National Sport Day 2026 set a new Guinness World Record Tuesday when Stadium 974 was officially recognised as the world's Largest Sports Arena (Temporary), hosting a nationwide celebration.
The Guinness World Record was confirmed after Stadium 974 and its surrounding areas registered as the world's largest temporary sports arena, spanning 113,169.68 square metres — more than 28 times the minimum requirement of 4,025 square metres.
"In that shared spirit, the Guinness World Records recognition at Stadium 974 reflects the scale of national collaboration behind Qatar National Sport Day and our collective ambition to build healthier, more connected communities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
"Achieving this milestone alongside national partners including the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and Visit Qatar highlights the shared commitment driving this nationwide celebration,” he said.
Media City Qatar marked the record-breaking event by delivering the Esports Village and launching Khawi, a new mobile game, as part of the multi-zone sports destination created through collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Media City Qatar and Visit Qatar."
The Esports Village by Media City Qatar, managed by its licensed company SNRG, was one of 13 official zones delivered as part of the Qatar National Sports Day 2026 celebrations at Stadium 974.
Designed as a technology-led experience, the zone brought together console gaming, virtual reality, arcade games, interactive challenges, and racing and cycling simulators, offering visitors innovative ways to move, play, and compete alongside traditional sports activities.
In addition, Media City Qatar marked the occasion with the public launch of Khawi, a new mobile game developed by COREGAME Studios, a Media City Qatar–licensed company. Unveiled during Qatar National Sport Day and now available for download on the App Store and Google Play, the game represents a tangible outcome of Media City Qatar’s support for local game development and original content creation. Designed to encourage movement, discipline and teamwork, Khawi blends digital engagement with physical activity through interactive gameplay.
In a press statement, Hamad Omar A Al-Mannai, CEO of Media City Qatar, said: "The launch of Khawi, a locally developed mobile game that connects digital play with real-world movement, together with the Esports Village, demonstrates how media and technology can bring people together.
Media City Qatar’s participation in Qatar National Sport Day 2026 builds on earlier activations such as the Ready, Set, Next Sports Activation at Sikkat Wadi Msheireb in 2025, which received the 2025 Qatar CSR Award. It also follows Qatar SoundBeat, most recently unveiled during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final at Lusail Stadium, where the song Nabd Qatar premiered before more than 89,000 spectators. Together, these initiatives underscore Media City Qatar’s continued role in delivering inclusive, media-led experiences that support community engagement and national priorities.