Davao Region / Davao del Sur / Davao City
KJC King Dome
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- Arena and landmark
- Davao City
Map address
Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Sasa, Buhangin District, Davao City, Davao del Sur 8000, Davao Region
Place guide
Updated September 2026
The KJC King Dome is the enormous crown shaped arena that sits right next to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, so most people in Davao see it first from a plane window or the airport road. It opened on September 1, 2026 with seating for 75,000, and its owners call it the largest indoor arena in the world. This guide covers where it is, what its design means, and what visiting it looks like for now.
Where it stands
The dome is in the Sasa area of Buhangin District, along Carlos P. Garcia Highway, which is also known as the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway. It is the large domed building on the inland side of the road as you pass the airport.
Because it sits directly beside Francisco Bangoy International Airport, it is one of the first big structures many travelers notice when landing in or driving out of the city. That location is not an accident of scale alone; the airport also shaped how the building was engineered, which is covered in the full news report.
A building shaped by Filipino symbols
The design leans on local imagery rather than a plain arena shell. The exterior is meant to read as a crown, while the diamond patterned curtain walls take their cue from the spikes of the durian, the fruit Davao is known for.
The golden canopies are styled after the Philippine Eagle, and inside, the 75,000 seats are set in different colors that line up to form the rays of the sun. Seen together, the building is designed to be recognizable from the air, which fits its spot next to the runway.
How big it really is
The 75,000 seats put it ahead of the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, which seats about 55,000 and held the world record for a covered arena before this. The full comparison, along with the budget and construction story, is in the linked news report.
The scale is easier to picture in ground terms. The floor covers about 5.84 hectares, which the builders liken to around 117 basketball courts, and the roof alone spans about 2.5 hectares.
More than an arena
The dome is the center of a larger site of about 18 hectares. Plans for the surrounding grounds include a hotel with 150 rooms, a museum, a water park, and commercial space, which is meant to turn the property into a destination rather than a single use hall.
The building itself is set up for both large concerts and religious gatherings, the two kinds of events its owners have pointed to most often. Its capacity means it can hold crowds that no other indoor venue in the country can seat at once.
Visiting and access
For now the dome is best treated as a landmark and an events venue rather than a stop you can enter on any given day. Getting inside depends on the church calendar and on whatever concert or event is scheduled, so check for a specific event before planning a visit.
If you only want to see it, the easiest option is simply to pass along Carlos P. Garcia Highway near the airport, where the crown shaped roof and patterned walls are clearly visible from the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats does the KJC King Dome have?
It seats 75,000 people, which its owners and several venue industry publications describe as the largest indoor arena capacity in the world.
Where is the KJC King Dome located?
Sasa, Buhangin District, Davao City. From the airport terminal, it is the large domed building visible on the inland side of Carlos P. Garcia Highway, about a five-minute drive north.
Who built the dome and when did it open?
It was built by the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church through its company ACQ Solomonic Builders Development Corporation. It broke ground in 2012 and formally opened on September 1, 2026.
Can tourists go inside the KJC King Dome?
It is mainly a church and events venue, so public access depends on scheduled concerts or gatherings rather than daily open hours. From the outside it is easy to view from Carlos P. Garcia Highway near the airport.