Seoul World Cup Stadium, at 240 World Cup-ro in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is Korea’s largest football-only stadium, with 66,704 seats. The facility is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. Its stadium tour takes you behind the scenes four times a day (09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00), and admission is 1,000 KRW (~$0.75 USD). Tours must be booked in advance through Seoul Public Service Reservation (yeyak.seoul.go.kr). Tickets are not sold on site.
What Is Seoul World Cup Stadium?
Seoul World Cup Stadium hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, and many Koreans still remember it as the place where crowds gathered to cheer together. The British football magazine World Soccer named it one of the 10 most beautiful football stadiums in the world. Today it is FC Seoul’s home ground in the K League, and Korea’s national team plays matches here as well.
Traditional Korean imagery runs through the design. The stadium’s shape recalls a sobang (a small traditional dining tray), an octagonal tray, and a bangpae-yeon, the shield kite flown into the sky as a wish for peace. The roof is modeled on the sails of the hwangpo sailboats that once traveled to and from Mapo Naru (마포나루), the old Mapo ferry landing. Inside the stadium is Football Pantasium (풋볼 팬타지움), run by the Korea Football Association, and Haneul Park (하늘공원) and Peace Park (평화의공원) are close by.
When to See Seoul World Cup Stadium at Night
Official sources don’t list when the stadium lights come on or where the best night views are. Here are the hours we could confirm:
- Facility hours: 09:00–18:00 (may change on weekends with a match or event)
- Stadium tour: 09:00–17:00, four sessions a day
- Stadium parking lot: 09:00–22:00
We couldn’t confirm whether the grounds stay open after 18:00. If you’re planning an evening visit, call the main stadium line (02-2128-2002) first.
Seoul World Cup Stadium Tour: Hours and Admission
Hours
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility hours | 09:00–18:00 (varies on weekends with matches or events) |
| Stadium tour operating hours | 09:00–17:00, four sessions a day |
| Tour start times | 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 |
| Tour length | About 1 hour |
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| General | 1,000 KRW (~$0.75 USD) |
| Age 18 and under, 65 and over, people with disabilities, national merit recipients, and people injured or killed while rescuing others (의사상자) | 500 KRW (~$0.37 USD) |
| Groups of 10 or more | 30% off |
| Dadungi Happy Card (다둥이 행복카드, a multi-child family card) holders and family members listed on the card | Free |
| Pregnant women (the woman herself) | Free |
Prices may change when a match or event is on. You pay on site by card or cash.
How to Book
Tours can only be booked through Seoul Public Service Reservation (yeyak.seoul.go.kr). Tickets aren’t sold at the stadium. Individuals and groups of 10 or more can both apply, and foreign visitors are welcome to join.
Tour Route
The tour goes in this order:
| Stop | Location |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tour entrance |
| 2 | Waiting area |
| 3 | Main stadium (no access to the pitch; VR experience) |
| 4 | Players’ and coaches’ rooms, Warm-up Room A (FC Seoul) and B (2002 World Cup) |
| 5 | Video hall (2002 Korea/Japan World Cup commemorative film) |
| 6 | History hall |
| 7 | Gift shop (end of tour) |
How to Get to Seoul World Cup Stadium
The closest station is World Cup Stadium Station on Subway Line 6. The Seoul Facilities Corporation’s directions page says to use Exit 2. If you’re coming by bus, the quickest stop is the stadium’s west-side stop (14-105).
| Transport | Route / stop |
|---|---|
| Subway | Line 6, World Cup Stadium Station, Exit 2 |
| Bus (stops at west-side stop 14-105) | 710, 7019, 7715 |
| Village bus | Mapo08 |
| Trunk bus | 760, 571 |
| Express (metropolitan) bus | 9711 |
Official sources don’t give walking times from the station or bus stops, or fares. We also couldn’t find confirmed routes or taxi fares from Seoul Station, Incheon International Airport, Busan or Gimhae International Airport, so they aren’t included here.
Parking
The stadium parking lot is on the west side. A Homeplus parking lot is on the east side, but stadium parking discounts don’t apply there.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium parking lot (west) | 528 spaces, open 09:00–22:00 |
| Homeplus parking lot (east) | 767 spaces, no stadium discounts |
| Regular rate | 150 KRW (~$0.11 USD) per 5 minutes (compact cars) |
| Match/event days | 5,000 KRW (~$3.70 USD) for 4 hours |
| Discount group | Discount |
|---|---|
| People with disabilities, national merit recipients | 80% |
| Compact, low-emission and multi-child family vehicles | 50% |
| Electric vehicles (when using a charger) | First hour free, then 50% |
| Vehicles visiting stadium commercial facilities | Up to 1,600 KRW (~$1.20 USD) within 2 hours |
The lot gets very crowded on match and event days, so public transportation is the better choice.
Tips for Visiting Seoul World Cup Stadium
- Book your tour ahead. There are no on-site tickets, so reserve your session on Seoul Public Service Reservation (yeyak.seoul.go.kr) before you go.
- Check for discounts. Visitors 18 and under or 65 and over, people with disabilities, national merit recipients, and people injured or killed while rescuing others pay 500 KRW. Dadungi Happy Card families and pregnant women get in free.
- Look at the match and event calendar. Hours and prices may change on weekends with a match or event, and parking fills up fast.
- Park in the stadium lot. Stadium discounts don’t apply at the Homeplus lot.
- Visit the nearby parks too. Haneul Park and Peace Park are close by, and Football Pantasium is inside the stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book the Seoul World Cup Stadium tour?
Book online through Seoul Public Service Reservation (yeyak.seoul.go.kr). It’s the only way to reserve. Tickets aren’t sold on site, so reserve your session before you visit.
How much does the stadium tour cost?
General admission is 1,000 KRW (~$0.75 USD). Visitors 18 and under or 65 and over, people with disabilities, national merit recipients, and people injured or killed while rescuing others pay 500 KRW (~$0.37 USD). Groups of 10 or more get 30% off. Dadungi Happy Card holders and the family members listed on the card get in free, and so do pregnant women.
How many tours run each day, and at what times?
Four tours run each day, at 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00. Each tour takes about an hour.
Which subway line and exit go to Seoul World Cup Stadium?
Take Subway Line 6 to World Cup Stadium Station and use Exit 2. By bus, get off at the stadium’s west-side stop (14-105), which is the quickest option. Buses 710, 7019 and 7715 stop there.
How much is parking, and can I park on match days?
Regular parking costs 150 KRW (~$0.11 USD) per 5 minutes for compact cars. On match and event days it’s 5,000 KRW (~$3.70 USD) for 4 hours. Parking gets very crowded on those days, so public transportation is recommended.
Can I pay for the tour by card?
Yes. You pay on site by card or cash.
Can I take the tour on match or event days?
Check before you go, because hours and prices may change on match or event days. Call the Seoul World Cup Stadium Operations Office’s operations team (02-2128-2973) or the main stadium line (02-2128-2002).
Is there anything else to see near Seoul World Cup Stadium?
Yes. Haneul Park and Peace Park are close to the stadium, and Football Pantasium, run by the Korea Football Association, is inside it.
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 마포구 월드컵로 240) |
| Main phone | 02-2128-2002 |
| Tour inquiries | 02-2128-2973 (Seoul World Cup Stadium Operations Office, operations team) |
| Website | https://www.sisul.or.kr/open_content/worldcup/ |
