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.

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Daejeon World Cup Stadium at a Glance#

Address: Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon, South Korea

About Daejeon World Cup Stadium#

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.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-November · 10-25°C
Comfortable weather for outdoor events and walking the stadium precinct.
Summer
July-August · 25-35°C
Hot and humid; major tournaments and concerts more likely.

Weather & Climate near Daejeon World Cup Stadium#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -7° - 3° -4° 30 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Acceptable -5° - 6° -2° 36 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.0 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
March Good 0° - 11° 4° 55 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Good 6° - 19° 12° 89 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.2 m/s 1.1 high 13.0h
May Very Good 12° - 24° 18° 95 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.8 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
June Good 17° - 27° 22° 162 mm overcast 71% 1.7 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
July Good 21° - 29° 25° 309 mm overcast 84% 1.7 m/s 1.3 high 14.2h
August Good 21° - 30° 26° 282 mm overcast 84% 1.5 m/s 1.4 high 13.4h
September Very Good 15° - 26° 20° 148 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.4 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Very Good 8° - 20° 14° 50 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Good 1° - 12° 6° 49 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.1h
December Acceptable -5° - 6° -1° 30 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h