The GSA represents Saudi Arabian sport at an international level and manages the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee as well as all thirty Saudi sports federations. Most sports facilities in Saudi Arabia are owned and managed by the GSA. This includes twenty-four sports cities and stadiums such as the King Fahd International Stadium as well as indoor halls and swimming pools.

Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Asheikh tasted global fame in 2018 when the GSA and wrestling organisation WWE brought the Greatest Royal Rumble event to Jeddah. With millions watching worldwide, Al Asheikh presented the championship belt to winner Braun Strowman.