Two falcons from the Jim Wilson Canadian farm were sold for a total of 540,000 riyals during the first night of the International Falcon Farms Auction 2026. The event is held by the National Falcons Center at its headquarters in Mulham, north of Riyadh, with attendance from falconers and enthusiasts.
According to SPA, the first falcon, a pure Gyr Peregrine, started at a base price of 50,000 riyals and sold for 380,000 riyals. The second falcon, a Gyr hybrid, also started at 50,000 riyals and was sold for 160,000 riyals.
The auction provides a platform for selected falcons from around the world, bringing together breeders and falconers from Saudi Arabia and other countries. The proceedings are broadcast live via television networks and the National Falcons Center social media accounts.
A new feature this year allocates all stages of the Farakh category in the Malwah competitions to falcons sold at the International Falcon Farms Auction. This links the sold falcons to the competition path, allowing owners to choose from domestic and international farm productions. The auction involves prominent production farms globally and continues until August 25.
What were the sale prices of the falcons on the first night of the auction? Two falcons from the Jim Wilson Canadian farm were sold for a total of 540,000 riyals. The first falcon, a pure Gyr Peregrine, sold for 380,000 riyals after starting at 50,000 riyals, while the second, a Gyr hybrid, sold for 160,000 riyals after also starting at a base price of 50,000 riyals.
Where is the International Falcon Farms Auction 2026 taking place? The auction is being held at the headquarters of the National Falcons Center. This location is situated in Mulham, which is located north of Riyadh, and the event continues until August 25.
What new feature was introduced to the auction this year? This year, all stages of the Farakh category in the Malwah competitions are dedicated to falcons sold at the International Falcon Farms Auction. This allows falconers to select birds from international and domestic farms and links those specific birds directly to the competition path.