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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Gocheok Sky Dome

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

Outfield Fence Height – 3.8 metres (12 ft)SurfaceArtificial turfConstructionBroke groundFebruary 2009Built2009–2015Opened15 September 2015Construction cost240 billion wonArchitectIlgeon Architects
ATEC ArchitectsMain contractorsHyundai Development Company
Hanjin Heavy Industries
Sungjee ConstructionTenantsNexen / Kiwoom Heroes (2016–present)

The Gocheok Sky Dome (Korean고척스카이돔) is a domed baseball stadium located in Gocheok-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It is the home ballpark of KBO club Kiwoom Heroes. The stadium is primarily used for baseball and has a capacity for 16,744 spectators for baseball games. 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.

History

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

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

In 2020, all KBO League postseason games after the first round were played at Gocheok Dome due to cold weather.

The venue hosted the final of the 2023 League of Legends World Championship on 19 November 2023.

The stadium hosted the opening series of the 2024 MLB season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in March 2024. The MLB Seoul Series, as part of the MLB World Tour, included the first MLB regular season games played in South Korea.

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