Suwon World Cup Stadium Stadium

Address: Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (approx.)

Website: https://suwonfc.com/ (club site)

Hours: Event-based (match and event schedule)

Admission: Ticketed events; stadium tours occasionally offered (prices vary)

Suwon World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, opened in 2001 for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. It is the home stadium of the K League club Suwon Samsung Bluewings.

The venue seats roughly 44,000 spectators and features a distinctive roof structure that has earned it the local nickname ‘Big Bird’. It hosts domestic league matches, national team fixtures and occasional large concerts.

Constructed as part of South Korea’s preparations for the 2002 World Cup, the stadium remains a key sporting facility in the Suwon area. It is located in the city of Suwon, approximately 30 kilometres south of central Seoul.

• Nickname: Often called the ‘Big Bird’ because of its roof profile, a locally used nickname referencing the stadium’s distinctive architecture.
• Capacity and event: Holds around 44,000 spectators and was one of the venues constructed for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

From central Suwon, take local buses or taxis to the stadium area; it’s a short drive from Suwon Station (on Seoul suburban lines) or by bus from nearby districts.

• Suwon's stadium (the 'Big Bird') sits in the suburbs of Suwon - arrive early and combine with a visit to Hwaseong Fortress in the same city.
• Check the K League schedule if hoping to see a local match; Korean fan culture is lively and organized.
• Use Suwon Station (on Seoul's suburban lines) and then local buses or taxi for the 10-15 minute ride to the stadium.