The National Center for Wildlife Falcons’ 2026 auction runs from October 1 to November 30, following six years of local falcon sales.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 2026: The National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 is set to begin on October 1 and continue through November 30, following six years of sales that have generated more than SAR 45.286 million from 455 falcons since the auction was launched in 2020.
The auction has featured falcons brought in from different locations across Saudi Arabia, with hundreds of local falcon trappers, known as tawariha, taking part over the years.
Six Years of Sales
The auction recorded its highest number of falcons sold in its first year, with 102 falcons generating more than SAR 10 million in sales in 2020.
In 2021, 95 falcons were sold for more than SAR 8.347 million, with 237 trappers participating.
The 2022 auction recorded sales of more than SAR 7.125 million from 81 falcons. In 2023, 87 falcons were sold for more than SAR 7.414 million, with 278 trappers participating.
In 2024, the auction featured 50 falcons from 30 locations across the Kingdom, generating nearly SAR 6 million and benefiting 165 trappers.
The 2025 edition saw 40 falcons sold for SAR 6.4 million, with 119 trappers participating from 35 release locations.
With the 2026 edition beginning in October, the auction will continue its annual programme for another two months.
Supporting Sustainable Falconry
The National Center for Falcons Auction is dedicated to migratory young marine peregrine falcons (shahin bahri) captured within Saudi Arabia.
The auction does not include mature peregrine falcons (shahin qarnas) or saker falcons (saqr hurr), as part of the centre’s approach to supporting their sustainability and preserving their populations.
During the local falcon season, the centre deploys field teams across different regions of Saudi Arabia to receive trappers and facilitate the transportation of their falcons to the auction venue.
Services include transportation and accommodation support, documentation of sales and the presentation of falcons through a live competitive auction.
The auction takes place at the centre’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, with auction nights broadcast through television channels and social media platforms, allowing falconers and enthusiasts to follow the bidding on locally captured falcons.
