One-line summary:
Iconic stadium with a breathtaking roof and one of the best match-day atmospheres in Asia.
📊 Stadium Outline
- Club: Suwon Samsung Bluewings
- League: K League 2
- Capacity: 44,031
- Opened: 2001
- Surface: Natural grass
- Running Track: No
- Roof Coverage: Comprehensive
📍 Location
- City: Suwon
- Area/District: Paldal-gu
- Address: Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si, Paldal-gu, Uman-dong
🚆 How To Get There
By Train / Subway
- Line: Seoul Subway Line 1 or Shin-Bundang Line
- Nearest Stop: Gwanggyo Jungang Station (Shin-Bundang Line)
- Exit: Main exit 2
- Walking time: 25 minutes
By Bus
- Local and intercity buses run from Suwon Station and city centre
- Suwon World Cup Stadium/Dongseong Middle School
By Taxi
- From Suwon Station: ~20 minutes
- Approx fare: 7,800 KRW
🎟️ Tickets
- Price Range: 14,000–32,000 KRW
- Where to Buy: At the stadium / online (Nol Interpark)
- Do games sell out?: No
🪑 Where to Sit
- Best overall section: East Stand stand (opposite Main Stand)
- Vocal home fans: North Stand (behind the goals)
- Covered seating: Available in East and West Stands
- Away fans section: South Stand lower
- Avoid: North Stand if you don’t like standing
🍔 Food & Drink
Inside Stadium
- Basic snacks and drinks
- Limited variety
Outside Stadium
- Plenty of food trucks behind the North Stand
- Some local restaurants in surrounding area
Alcohol
- Allowed in seats
🏟️ Nearby Stadium
🧢 Extras
- Club Shop: Exterior walls of West Stand. Long lines to get in.
- Toilets: Basic but plentiful
- Family-friendly?: Yes
🎥 Matchday Experience
⚡ Quick Verdict
- 👍 Outstanding matchday atmosphere
- 👍 Modern stadium with plenty of space
- 👎 Getting a bus or taxi post-match is very difficult
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