One-line summary:

Scene of one of Korea’s most famous victories in 2002, now a deserted white elephant in baseball country.

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📊 Stadium Outline

• Club: Gwangju FC
• League: K League 1
• Capacity: 40,245
• Opened: 2001
• Surface: Natural grass
• Running Track: Yes
• Roof Coverage: Partial

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📍 Location

• City: Gwangju
• Area/District: Seo-gu
• Address: Gwangju, Seo-gu, 240 Geumhwa-ro

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🚆 Getting There

By Train / Subway

• Line: Gwangju Subway Line
• Stop: Ssangchon Station
• Exit: Main exit 2
• Walking time: 45 minutes

By Bus

• Local buses run from KTX Gwangju Songjeong Station and city centre
• Stops located near the stadium complex (World Cup Stadium)

By Taxi

• From KTX Gwangju Songjeong Station: ~15 minutes
• Approx fare: 10,000–13,000 KRW

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🎟️ Tickets

• Price Range: Starting at 15,000 KRW
• Where to Buy: At the stadium / online (Ticketlink Korea)
• Do games sell out?: Never

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🪑 Where to Sit

• Best overall section: West Stand or East Stand
• Vocal home fans: East Stand (inside purple outline above)
• Covered seating: Main stands only
• Away fans section: North Stand(in yellow above)
• Avoid: Away end (track creates distance from pitch)

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🏟️ Nearby Stadium

Jeonju World Cup Stadium – Match Day Guide

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🍔 Food & Drink

Inside Stadium

• Locally brewed beer a treat, and a rarity
• Basic selection otherwise

Outside Stadium

• Lotte Mart in the stadium basement
• Stadium is located in a big park, so options limited

Alcohol

• Allowed in seats

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🧢 Extras

• Club Shop: Limited selection. Inside the East Stand.
• Toilets: Basic
• Family-friendly?: Yes

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🎥 Matchday Experience

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⚡ Quick Verdict

• 👎 Temporary stands reduce running track impact
• 👍 Plenty of character
• 👎 Temporary stands cramped and uncomfortable