Gocheok Sky Dome

The Gocheok Sky Dome (Korean: 고척스카이돔; Hanja: 高尺----)[2] is a domed baseball stadium located in Gocheok-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It is the home ballpark of KBO club Kiwoom Heroes.[3] The stadium is primarily used for baseball and has a capacity for 16,813 spectators for baseball games.[1] The stadium replaced Dongdaemun Baseball Stadium and opened on 15 September 2015. It also serves as a concert venue, with a capacity for around 25,000 spectators.[4]

Gocheok Sky Dome
Location430, Gyeongin-ro, Gocheok-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates37°29′53.6″N 126°52′02.1″E
OwnerCity of Seoul
OperatorSeoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation
Capacity16,813 (baseball)[1]
Field sizeLeft Field – 99 metres (325 ft)

Right Field – 99 metres (325 ft)
Center Field – 122 metres (400 ft)

Outfield Fence Height – 3.8 metres (12 ft)
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 2009
Built2009–2015
OpenedSeptember 15, 2015
Construction cost240 billion won
ArchitectIlgeon Architects
ATEC Architects
Main contractorsHyundai Development Company
Hanjin Heavy Industries
Sungjee Construction
Tenants
Nexen / Kiwoom Heroes (2016–present)

In 2017, the Gocheok Dome hosted the first round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic, featuring host nations South Korea, Taiwan, Netherlands, and Israel.[5]

In 2019, Gocheok Dome hosted the opening round of Group C 2019 WBSC Premier 12. South Korea, Cuba, Australia and Canada are in Group C, and a total of six matches were held at Gocheok Dome. The South Korean national team advanced to the super round as the top of the group with three wins in the Group C qualifying round.[6]

In 2020, all KBO League postseason games after the first round will be played at Gocheok Dome.[7]

List of entertainment events

See also

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