Gocheok Sky Dome
{{Short description|Baseball stadium in Seoul, South Korea}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Gocheok Sky Dome
| former name =
| logo_image = Skydome-logo.svg
| image = Gocheok Sky Dome exterior.jpg
| caption =
| location = 430, Gyeongin-ro, Gocheok-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea
| coordinates = {{coord|37|29|53.6|N|126|52|02.1|E|type:landmark_region:KR-11|display=it}}
| opened = 15 September 2015
| built = 2009–2015
| broke ground = February 2009
| operator = Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation
| owner = City of Seoul
| structural engineers =
| surface = Artificial turf
| tenants = Nexen / Kiwoom Heroes (2016–present)
| cost = 240 billion won
| seating_capacity = 16,744 (baseball){{cite web|script-title=ko:돔구장소개|url=https://www.sisul.or.kr/open_content/skydome/introduce/facility.jsp|language=ko|website=sisul.or.kr|access-date=9 April 2022}}
| dimensions = Left Field – {{Convert|99|m|ft|0}}
Right Field – {{Convert|99|m|ft|0}}
Center Field – {{Convert|122|m|ft|0}}
Outfield Fence Height – {{Convert|3.8|m|ft|0}}
| architect = Ilgeon Architects
ATEC Architects
| main_contractors = Hyundai Development Company
Hanjin Heavy Industries
Sungjee Construction
}}
The Gocheok Sky Dome ({{korean|hangul=고척스카이돔}}){{cite news |script-title=ko:국내 최초 돔구장 '고척스카이돔' 별칭 생겼다|url=http://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2015090109082940656|access-date=6 July 2017|agency=MoneyToday|publisher=MoneyToday|date=1 September 2015|language=ko}} is a domed baseball stadium in Gocheok-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It is the home ballpark of KBO club Kiwoom Heroes.{{cite web|title=Gocheok Sky Dome|url=http://www.heroesbaseball.co.kr/heroes/stadium/skydome.do|website=Nexen Heroes|publisher=Heroes|access-date=6 July 2017|language=ko}} 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.{{cite news|title=S. Korea's first baseball dome opens, tenant still needed|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2015/09/15/0200000000AEN20150915002400315.html|access-date=6 July 2017|agency=Yonhap News Agency|date=15 September 2015}}
History
In 2017, Gocheok Dome hosted the first round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic, featuring host nations South Korea, Taiwan, Netherlands, and Israel.{{cite news|title=S. Korea's first baseball dome opens, tenant still needed|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/pool-a-one-to-watch-in-world-baseball-classic-c217590898|access-date=9 March 2019|work=MLB.com|date=1 March 2017}}
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.{{cite news|script-title=ko:캡틴 김현수의 간절한 바람, 우승 영광보다 '홈 팬'에게 승리를 |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019110518043231312}}
In 2020, all KBO League postseason games after the first round were played at Gocheok Dome due to cold weather.{{cite news|title=KBO's postseason to begin Nov. 1|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201020008900315|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|date=20 October 2020|access-date=15 May 2023}}
The venue hosted the final of the 2023 League of Legends World Championship between T1 and Weibo Gaming on 19 November 2023.{{cite web |title=Announcing Worlds 2023 Venues, Dates, and Ticket Sales |url=https://lolesports.com/article/announcing-worlds-2023-venues,-dates,-and-ticket-sales/blt6a406760c6383a51 |website=lolesports.com |access-date=15 May 2023|date=23 April 2023}}
The stadium hosted the opening series of the 2024 MLB season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in March 2024.{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/03/21/dodgers-vs-padres-mlb-korea-live-updates-highlights/73048618007/ |title=Dodgers vs. Padres highlights: San Diego wins wild one, Yamamoto struggles in MLB Korea finale |first1=Scott |last1=Boeck |first2=Jesse |last2=Yomtov |website=USA Today |date=21 March 2024 |access-date=22 March 2024}} The MLB Seoul Series, as part of the MLB World Tour, included the first MLB regular season games played in South Korea.{{cite web |title=Dodgers-Padres to play first MLB game in South Korea in 2024 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38001944/dodgers-padres-play-first-mlb-game-south-korea-2024 |website=ESPN |access-date=12 January 2024 |language=en |date=12 July 2023}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.sisul.or.kr/open_content/skydome Official website] {{in lang|ko}}
{{Nexen Heroes}}
{{Baseball in South Korea}}
{{2017 World Baseball Classic Stadiums}}
Category:Baseball venues in Seoul
Category:Buildings and structures in Guro District, Seoul
Category:Sports venues completed in 2015
Category:Music venues in Seoul
Category:Covered stadiums in South Korea