One-line summary:
A stadium that looks like a spaceship but feels more like a white elephant.
Stadium Outline
- Club: Hwaseong FC
- League: K League 2
- Capacity: 35,265
- Opened: 2011
- Surface: Natural grass
- Running Track: Yes
- Roof Coverage: Yes, on three sides.
Location
- City: Hwaseong
- Address: Hyangnam-eup, Hyangnam-ro 470
How To Get There
By Train / Subway
- Line: Seoul Line 1 / KTX
- Nearest Stop: Osan Station
- Distance from station: 15km
By Bus
- Bus 8156 / 8155 (55 minutes) from Sadang Station (Exit 8)
- Stop: Man-se Gu Office / Sports Town (만세구청, 화성종합경기타운)
By Taxi
- From Osan Station: 23 minutes
- Approx fare: 21,000 Won
Tickets
- Price Range: 12,000 – 20,000 Won
- Where to Buy: At the stadium / online (Interpark / NOL)
- Do games sell out? No.
Where to Sit
- Best overall section: East Stand
- Vocal home fans: North Stand (uncovered)
- Covered seating: East Stand, West Stand
- Away fans section: South Stand (S11-14, S21-25)
🏟️ Nearby Stadium
Food & Drink
Inside Stadium
- Limited variety of basic snacks and drinks at the in-ground convenience stores.
Outside Stadium
- There are a variety of food trucks behind the West Stand. Food can be taken into the stadium.
- There aren’t a lot of food options around the station, but the Korean food delivery apps will deliver to you at the ground. Select “Ticket Office” for delivery.
Alcohol
- Beer sold in stadium and allowed to be consumed in seats.
- All drinks under 600ml can be taken into the ground, but may be poured into containers at the gate.
Extras
- Club Shop: East Stand, next to food trucks.
- Toilets: Available inside and outside the stadium. Cleaner, quieter facilities available at the gymnasium next to the stadium.
- Family-friendly? Yes
Matchday Experience
Quick Verdict
- 👍 The design from the outside looks cool.
- 👎 Very few food and drink options around.
- 👎 Difficult to get to without a car.
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