2026 Ansan Esports Festival

The 2026 Ansan Esports Festival will be held from 2026-08-29 to 2026-08-29 at Sangnoksu Gymnasium, 422 Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do (Bono-dong). The 2026 admission fee has not yet been announced, and the official notice does not confirm whether advance reservations are required for general visitors. Competition participants must apply online to participate in the qualifiers. Unlike the 2025 third edition, which ran from 10:00 to 20:30 and was free, this year's event will end two hours earlier, from 10:00 to 18:30.

Fourth edition in 2026, with a different finals structure from the 2025 third edition

The 2026 event is the fourth edition, hosted and organized by Ansan City. Official information states that anyone who enjoys esports may participate, and the 2026 finals and game zones will be operated at one venue.

In 2026, one local competition and two national competitions are scheduled. The finals will include the local League of Legends competition and the national Tales Runner competition, along with a cosplay performance contest. The 2025 third edition's local competitions included League of Legends divisions for middle and high school students and an FC Online university division, while the national competitions included StarCraft: Remastered and a cosplay performance contest, making the event lineup different.

The qualifiers will be held online, and the finals will take place at Sangnoksu Gymnasium. The 2026 opening and closing ceremonies will include awards for the local and national competitions, opening remarks, congratulatory remarks, and performances, but the start times for each program have not yet been announced.

Plan your return trip around Sangnoksu Gymnasium's 10:00–18:30 schedule

The venue address is Sangnoksu Gymnasium, 422 Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. The 2026 information does not provide the latest subway station, exit, bus routes, or walking time for reaching Sangnoksu Gymnasium, and whether temporary shuttle buses will operate has not been announced.

The 2026 operating hours are 10:00–18:30. The parking location, fees, expected time of full capacity, and whether traffic controls will be implemented are also unknown. Since the last-train information is unavailable and transportation home cannot be guaranteed, the current plan is best treated as unsuitable for a same-day return.

A day divided between League of Legends and four game zones

In 2026, the finals of the local League of Legends competition and the national Tales Runner competition, as well as a cosplay performance contest, are scheduled.

A Tales Runner fan booth and esports team fan booths are also scheduled to operate in 2026. However, because the start and end times for each detailed program have not been provided, it is difficult to finalize a schedule around a specific final or performance at this time.

On-site payment methods and booth-specific costs have not been announced. As a reference, the 2025 third edition was free to enter, offered total prize money of approximately KRW 10 million, and attracted about 3,000 visitors and 505 amateur gamers from across the country.

2026 visitor conditions to confirm at 031-369-1787

Whether English signs, leaflets, or interpretation services will be available in 2026 has not been announced. Accessibility of the venue for wheelchair and stroller users has also not been confirmed, so travelers who require English assistance or are bringing mobility aids should ask about this before making on-site plans.

Detailed policies for operation, cancellation, and refunds in rainy weather, as well as cleanliness and safety management, have not yet been announced. The single-venue setup may not suit people who want to quietly watch the competition finals, LAN party, and performances, and those who have difficulty traveling home late should arrange transportation after 18:30 separately.

Before visiting on August 29, confirm the admission fee, general visitor reservations, detailed schedule, transportation and shuttle services, parking, and rainy-weather operations with the Ansan City Youth Policy Office at 031-369-1787, then finalize your itinerary.

• Can I watch the on-site programs without participating in the online qualifiers? — Competition participants must submit a separate application for the online qualifiers, while whether advance reservations are required for general visitors has not yet been announced.
• It was free in 2025; will it also be free in 2026? — The 2025 third edition was free, but the 2026 admission fee has not yet been announced.
• Which programs should I watch before 18:30? — The opening and closing ceremonies, competition awards, and performances are scheduled, but detailed start times have not yet been provided.
• How many people attended the 2025 third edition? — Approximately 3,000 visitors and 505 amateur gamers from across the country participated.