SEOUL WORLD CUP STADIUM

Location Seoul, Mapo-gu, Sangam-dong Name Seoul World Cup Stadium Seating capacity 66,806 VIP seats 916 seats Press seats 714 seats Parking spaces 2,237 seats Construction cost ver 160 million dollars Construction period 3 years Site area 216,712 m² Structure area 59,777 m² Official Stadium of the Seoul FC soccer team

Operating Hours

9:00 - 18:00

Admission Fees

1,000 won

Structure Size

66,806 Regular Seats, 816 VIP Seats, 754 Press Seats, Conference Room: 12 - 29 seats per room; 75 member seats in 6 different types Roof Installation: 90% of regular seats (100% of VIP, press and seats for people with disabilities)

Parking Facilities

Available

Parking Fee

300 won / 10min (Stadium) 1,000 won / 30min (Homeplus)

Directions

[Subway] World Cup Stadium Station (Subway Line 6), Exit 1 or 2. [Bus] -Get off at the Seoul World Cup Stadium  Blue 271, 571 Green 6715, 7714, 7715  Red 9711

Seoul World Cup Stadium is shaped like a traditional Korean kite, and if seen from above. The shape of the stadium represents flight towards victory, and it combines the hopes of the World Cup games and spirit and traditional culture of the Korean people. It provides over 60,000 seats, and in fact, in terms of area and facility, it is the best in Asia. There are also large screens on either side of the stadium for people wanting close-up view of the games. Near the stadium there are a variety of parks, ideal for leisurely walks. There are also five theme parks around the stadium – Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Noeul Park among them. Thick groves of trees, modern street lights, and magnificent fountains make the parks ideal walking areas in the morning and evening. In the evenings, many in-line skaters come and hang out as well. The stadium is open from 9 to 5 pm.  After the successful completion of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, the Seoul World Cup Stadium has been leading the campaign to promote soccer culture, and is also a frontrunner in hosting various cultural events. Located within the facilities are also places to shop and enjoy cultural activities- providing all visitors with much to see and do. In Seoul, it is rising as a popular tourist spot.

The Stadium After The World Cup  Once the World Cup over, the stadium was turned into a “World Cup Mall” which incorporates commercial and sports facilities. Here’s a brief overview of the facilities: Carrefour Hypermarket: the biggest Carrefour in the country. A Sports Center: a large fitness room, a swimming pool, and much more on a 242m² area. A Sauna: a traditional sauna plus a Korean-style « jjimjilbang » sauna.  A Cinema Complex: This cinema has 10 screens and a seating capacity of 1,800. The “Gold Class” projection room seats only 30 people but does so in total comfort with high-backed chairs and lots of legroom.  A Wedding Hall: located on the 2nd floor, this large room can house 450 guests in total comfort and luxury. You’ll also find various amenities such as a beauty salon, a barbershop, a wedding dress shop, a photo room, etc. A Shopping Mall: this is also on the second floor, which is a vast shopping mall where you’ll find clothes stores such as Polham, GAP, Guess, Levi’s, etc., jewelry stores, accessory shops, beauty shops, a food court, etc.