Incheon Munhak Sports Complex, Multi-purpose sports facility in Michuhol District, South Korea
The Incheon Munhak Sports Complex in Michuhol District, Incheon, comprises a main stadium with 50,256 seats, a 5,000-seat secondary stadium with an athletics track, the Incheon SSG Landers Field baseball park, and a sports centre. The main stadium's roof is a membrane structure held up by 24 columns, described in Korean sources as the world's largest of its kind.
The main stadium was originally planned as the centrepiece of the National Sports Festival, but the design was changed and it was built as a 2002 FIFA World Cup venue with 50,256 seats. It hosted three group-stage matches, including South Korea's 1-0 win over Portugal sealed by Park Ji-sung's goal, which sent the hosts to the round of 16. It was Incheon United's home from 2004 to 2011, then hosted football at the 2014 Asian Games and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2014 Asian Para Games.
The stadium hosted the INK Concert (Incheon Hallyu Tourism Concert) every year from 2009 to 2018. The 2019 edition, planned for 11 October, was cancelled because of the African swine fever outbreak, and the 2020 edition was held online on 10 October owing to COVID-19. The main stadium's basement also houses the Incheon Children's Museum.
Incheon Line 1's Munhak Sports Complex Station sits next to the complex, and the main stadium, auxiliary stadium and baseball park are grouped on one site. The auxiliary stadium has 5,000 seats and an athletics track. The main stadium's basement holds the Incheon Children's Museum and a sports center, while Munhak Theater is on the baseball stadium's basement level.
In November 2018, the stadium became the host venue for the League of Legends World Championship final, drawing thousands of esports fans. This shift showed how traditional sports venues can adapt to host modern competitive gaming events.
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