Useful if you want a shorter first-day transfer and practical access toward Malham.
Plan your KOG26 trip
From visa to RECC Malham.
One planning hub for Kingdom of Gaming 2026: registration, Saudi eVisa, hotels, airport arrival, Riyadh transport, the venue route and what to do after the event.
1–3 Dec 2026RiyadhInternational visitor ready
Last checked: 21 September 2026
Independent planning guide. KOG26 links the practical information together; official event, visa and transport providers remain the source for final confirmations.
How we verify information →
Pick the reason for your visit
Three quick ways to start.
Choose the path that matches your immediate question; the full six-step trip checklist is below.
PROGRAMME & ACCESSSpeakers → Schedule → TicketsSee who is confirmed, follow programme updates and choose your pass.
VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONVenue → Transport → HotelsConfirm RECC Malham, work out your route, then choose where to stay.
ARRIVING FROM ABROADInternational → Visa → HotelsCheck entry requirements, then plan accommodation and arrival.
Same venue · 1–3 December 2026
Attending Black Hat MEA as well?
Kingdom of Gaming and Black Hat MEA are separate, co-located events at RECC Malham. We have two focused travel guides for delegates comparing hotel areas or planning a Riyadh evening after the exhibition.
Your trip in 6 steps
Do these in order.
Each step opens a deeper KOG26 guide, so you only read what you need.
01EVENT ACCESS
Register & choose your pass
Check current free, paid and approval-based pass options before planning the rest of your trip.
Tickets & registration → 02ENTRYCheck Saudi eVisa eligibility
Review passport validity, eligible countries, photo requirements and the official application route.
Saudi eVisa guide → 03STAYChoose where to stay
Compare airport-side, north Riyadh, business-district and central options based on your trip style.
Hotels & apartments → 04ARRIVALPlan airport & city transport
Uber, Careem, airport taxi, Riyadh Metro and the mistakes first-time visitors should avoid.
Riyadh transport guide → 05EVENT DAYSave the correct RECC route
Kingdom of Gaming is at RECC Malham. Plan a road-transport final leg and allow extra event-day time.
Getting to RECC Malham → 06AFTER HOURSMake time for Riyadh
Diriyah, culture, entertainment and other practical additions around the three-day event.
Riyadh visitor guide →International visitor shortcut
Flying into Riyadh?
These are the four pages worth saving before departure.
VISA
Saudi eVisa
Eligibility, application steps, passport and photo requirements.
Check visa → CHECKLISTInternational visitor essentials
Mobile data, payments, weather, etiquette and your pre-flight checklist.
Visitor checklist → AIRPORTAirport & Riyadh transport
Ride-hailing, official taxis, Metro, pickup points and transport warnings.
Transport guide → VENUERECC Malham
Save the exact venue and plan the final road leg before event day.
Venue route →Where should I stay?
Choose by trip style, not just hotel stars.
Your best area depends on whether you prioritize the airport, RECC access or evenings in central Riyadh.
A balanced option for meetings, restaurants and city access around the event.
Better for evenings and sightseeing, but allow more road time to RECC Malham.
After the exhibition
Private Diriyah evening for 3–8 guests.
If your group does not want to manage event-exit transport, dinner reservations and the return to the hotel separately.
KOG26 Riyadh After Hours
View private experience →
RECC Malham pickup → private transfer → reserved Diriyah dinner → Bujairi / At-Turaif evening → hotel drop-off.
48-hour pre-flight check
Save these before you leave.
A simple final check for international visitors.
✓ Event registration / pass
✓ Passport + visa status
✓ Hotel confirmation
✓ Airport transport plan
✓ Mobile data / eSIM
✓ RECC Malham saved in Maps
✓ Ride-hailing app ready
✓ Event-day traffic buffer
Staying beyond KOG26?
Use the broader Riyadh travel guide.
For visa, hotels, airport transport, getting around and general Riyadh planning beyond the event itself.
Event visitor experiences · December 2026
Plan a private evening after the exhibition.
Compare a driver after Black Hat MEA, a Diriyah dinner, or a private December group tour. All are independent and available on request, subject to licensed-provider confirmation.
Keep planning
Useful KOG26 guides.
More to do in Riyadh
Build an evening around your event.
Explore the city independently or request an unconfirmed private-driver quotation.
HERITAGEVisit DiriyahAt-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace.
PLANNINGThree-day itineraryIdeas for your extra time in Riyadh.
ENQUIRYPrivate driverRequest a tailored transport quote.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons; see license credits on our tourism guide.