Gocheok Sky Dome
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The Gocheok Sky Dome (Korean: 고척스카이돔)[2] is a domed baseball stadium located in Gocheok-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It is the home ballpark of KBO club Kiwoom Heroes.[3] The stadium is primarily used for baseball and has a capacity for 16,744 spectators for baseball games.[1] 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.[4]
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Location | 430, Gyeongin-ro, Gocheok-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
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Coordinates | 37°29′53.6″N 126°52′02.1″E |
Owner | City of Seoul |
Operator | Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation |
Capacity | 16,744 (baseball)[1] |
Field size | Left Field – 99 metres (325 ft) Right Field – 99 metres (325 ft) |
Surface | Artificial turf |
Construction | |
Broke ground | February 2009 |
Built | 2009–2015 |
Opened | 15 September 2015 |
Construction cost | 240 billion won |
Architect | Ilgeon Architects ATEC Architects |
Main contractors | Hyundai Development Company Hanjin Heavy Industries Sungjee Construction |
Tenants | |
Nexen / Kiwoom Heroes (2016–present) |
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