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Seoul World Cup Stadium

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Hongdae · Seoul
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    • The largest football stadium in Korea, capable of seating 66,000 people
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    Located in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul, this large-scale stadium—also known as Sangam World Cup Stadium—was built for the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup and is primarily used for football matches. It has also hosted major events such as the Seoul Spring Festa and concerts by artists like IU and SEVENTEEN.
    Seating Chart
      Reference: www.sisul.or.kr/open_content/worldcup/guidance/mainst_seat.jsp
    Located in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul, this large-scale stadium—also known as Sangam World Cup Stadium—was built for the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup and is primarily used for football matches. It has also hosted major events such as the Seoul Spring Festa and concerts by artists like IU and SEVENTEEN.
    How to Get There
    🚇 Subway
    The stadium is located within Seoul, making it easily accessible by subway. The nearest station is World Cup Stadium Station (Line 6), just a short walk away.
    Departure
    No. of Transfers
    Total Travel Time
    Myeongdong Station
    1
    Around 34 min
    Itaewon Station
    0
    Around 24 min
    Hongik University Station
    1
    Around 17 min
    Incheon International Airport
    1
    Around 1 hr 13 min
    🚎 Bus
    The closest bus stops to the stadium are World Cup Stadium West / Oil Tank Culture Park or World Cup Stadium South / World Cup Park, served by buses such as 7011, 271, and 710. If you're coming directly from Incheon Airport, take Airport Limousine Bus 6011 and get off at Mapo-gu Office Station (World Cup Stadium Entrance) — it’s about a 700-meter walk to the stadium from there.
    🚶 How to Get to Seoul World Cup Stadium from World Cup Stadium Station
    There are exits 1 to 3 at World Cup Stadium Station. Exits 1 and 2 are closest to the main stadium, but whichever exit you use, you'll still be close to the World Cup Stadium. For access to the auxiliary stadium, where various booths are set up, use exit 3.
    How to Get Home After the Concert
    🚇 Subway

    Aside from World Cup Stadium Station, there are also Mapo-gu Office Station and Digital Media City Station around the World Cup Stadium. If you'd like to avoid the crowd, it's better to use the nearby stations.

    📌 How long does it take from Seoul World Cup Stadium
    •Mapo-gu Office Station (Line 6): 22 min walk (approx. 1.4 km) •Digital Media City Station (Line 6, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line): 17 min walk (approx. 1 km)
    🚌 Bus
    Due to the large scale of the stadium, public transportation around the venue can be very crowded immediately after the event. Since there are many bus stops around the stadium, it is advisable to check the routes in advance. It is recommended to walk to the stop before the stadium and board from there, rather than waiting at the stop directly in front of the stadium.
    🚖 Taxi
    Due to the heavy traffic, taxis may not be able to reach the stadium directly. It’s recommended to walk along the main road to a point further from the stadium to hail a taxi, or to pre-book a taxi using a taxi app.
    ⌚️ Last Train
    The last subway trains heading to Myeongdong, Gangnam, and Hongdae stations depart around 11 PM (on weekends). The last Airport Bus 6011 departs at 9:03 PM. For city buses, you can use the late-night buses N72 (towards Hongdae, Gongdeok Station, Itaewon) or N73 (towards Hongdae, City Hall, Jamsil).

    Information

    • How to get there
      1 min walk from World Cup Stadium Station Exit 1 (Line 6)
    • Today
      09:00 - 18:00
      09:00 - 18:00
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    • Admission
      Fee
      Stadium Tour •Adults: KRW 1,000 •Middle/High School Students (under 18) & Seniors (65 and above): KRW 500 •Time: 9:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00 (approx. 1 hour) •Reservation Required (via website)
    • Insider Tips
      ✅ Various booths are set up in the auxiliary stadium
      ✅ The stadium building has a shopping mall, cinema, and restaurants
      ✅ Lockers
      Lockers at the World Cup Stadium Station
      Temporary lockers (vary by concert)
      ✅ Public bathrooms
      Public bathrooms inside the stadium and the shopping mall
      ✅ Outdoor elevator unavailable in case of rain
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