Suwon World Cup Stadium, Football stadium in Suwon-si, South Korea.
The Suwon World Cup Stadium features a wing-shaped roof covering the western stand and contains 42,655 seats spread across multiple tiers.
The stadium began construction in November 1996 and opened in May 2001 to host matches for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and Confederations Cup.
The stadium design incorporates elements from Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress in its seating arrangement, connecting sports with local architecture.
Visitors can reach the stadium by taking metro line 1 to Hwaseo Station or buses 86, 100, and 720 from Suwon Station.
The stadium houses a museum dedicated to Korean football history, displaying artifacts and memorabilia from the 2002 World Cup tournament.
Location: Paldal-gu
Location: Suwon
Inception: May 13, 2001
Architects: Samoo Architects & Engineers
Official opening: 2001
Capacity: 43959
Website: http://suwonworldcup.or.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.28642,127.03686
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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