Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Stadium Daejeon stadium built for 2002 FIFA World Cup
Built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Daejeon World Cup Stadium hosts football matches, local sporting events and concerts; visitors come for games and occasional stadium tours.
Daejeon World Cup Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Daejeon, South Korea, built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and opened in 2001. It functions as a city sports venue and the home ground for local football teams.
The venue seats around 40,000 people and contains a full-size football pitch built to international dimensions. Facilities are used for football matches, athletics and community events rather than large-scale national stadium fixtures.
Constructed in the lead-up to the 2002 World Cup, the stadium was completed in 2001 and hosted tournament matches the following year. It remains owned and operated by municipal authorities and is maintained as a regional sporting hub.
Located within the city of Daejeon, the stadium is in the metropolitan area administered by Daejeon city in central South Korea, roughly 140 kilometres south of Seoul by road.
- Capacity: Holds roughly 40,000 spectators and was constructed to FIFA specifications for the 2002 World Cup.
- Pitch: Features a standard full-size football pitch used for domestic league matches and occasional multiuse events.
How to Get to Daejeon World Cup Stadium #
Daejeon World Cup Stadium is in the Yuseong district of Daejeon. Access by bus or car from Daejeon city center; on major event days extra buses and signage direct visitors from Daejeon Station or city bus terminals.
Tips for Visiting Daejeon World Cup Stadium #
- If attending a match, arrive early and use local shuttle services often provided on game days.
- Combine a stadium visit with a trip to Daejeon's Expo Park or local markets to experience the city's contemporary side.
- Check for parking restrictions on stadium event days; public transit is often easier.
Best Time to Visit Daejeon World Cup Stadium #
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable visits; check the stadium calendar for events.
Weather & Climate near Daejeon World Cup Stadium #
Daejeon World Cup Stadium's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1335 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (309 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
