2026 Ansan Esports Festival

4th Ansan Esports Meet at Sangnoksu Kim Yeon-koung Gymnasium on August 29

The 2026 Ansan Esports Festival will be held on August 29, 2026, at Sangnoksu Kim Yeon-koung Gymnasium, 422 Yongsin-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. Launched in 2023, it is now in its fourth year, with operating hours from 10:00 to 18:30. Hosted and organized by Ansan City, admission and viewing are free, making it easy to drop by with a friend who enjoys games. The venue is listed with postal code 15535. Event introduction

The main stage will feature the finals of the League of Legends school league for middle and high schools in the district, a nationwide TalesRunner tournament, and a cosplay performance contest. TalesRunner is a newly selected nationwide tournament title for 2026, and hands-on content developed in cooperation with the developer, Raon Entertainment, will also be available. A Brawl Stars Zone, Cosplay Zone, Retro Game Zone, and Board Game Zone are also scheduled to operate, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get hands-on rather than simply watch. Ansan City 2026 participant recruitment press release

The first two images below record the Ansan Esports Summer Festival held at the same gymnasium on August 16, 2025. The indoor gymnasium atmosphere, with its large LED stage close to the audience seating, made watching and cheering for the finals especially enjoyable.

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There are clear entry points even if you do not know the game titles. You can try playing for yourself at the TalesRunner booth and Brawl Stars LAN party, while the Retro Game Zone offers a different rhythm from the latest competitive games. A schedule for Mingmo, Jeong Jaeni, Onyanggaeng, Noe, and Capspa to meet fans has also been announced, making this especially suitable for travelers who want to experience cosplay and gaming communities together.

The nearest subway station is Sangnoksu Station on Line 4, and the walk to the gymnasium takes approximately 16 minutes. If you have luggage or are visiting on a hot day, taking the Sangnoksu Gymnasium bus stop, stop number 17251, is more convenient. Direct-seat buses 3100 and 3101 pass Sangnoksu Gymnasium after stopping at Sangnoksu Station Front. Public transportation information for Sangnoksu Gymnasium Route information for bus 3101 Sangnoksu Gymnasium bus stop information

No English signage or interpretation service is mentioned in the currently published event information. If you need to ask about rules or the fan-meeting schedule at the venue, it is a good idea to note the event contact number, 031-369-1787. Admission, viewing, and hands-on activities are free, so you do not need cash or a card to use the basic programs. The payment methods for merchandise sales or separately paid booths have not yet been announced.

After the event, you can also walk around Sangnoksu Station. Olive Young Sangnoksu Station is approximately 275 m from the gymnasium, while Josungeum Dakdoritang is approximately 373 m away, making it convenient to add a quick shopping trip or meal to your route. Although the schedule takes place indoors, outdoor walking sections can feel hot in late August, so I recommend bringing water and a portable battery.

Tips for Visiting with the 3,000-Person Crowd in 2025 and 39 Parking Spaces in Mind

Approximately 3,000 people attended the event on August 16, 2025, and 505 amateur gamers from across the country took part in the online preliminaries. This year’s event will also combine finals and experience zones over a single day, so if you want to prioritize popular game booths or invited cosplayers, it is best to plan your route as soon as you enter. In 2025, the event operated a Brawl Stars LAN party, cosplay experience, retro games, a game flea market, and fan booths for esports teams. Results of the 2025 Ansan Esports Summer Festival

If you especially want to see Mingmo, Jeong Jaeni, Onyanggaeng, Noe, and Capspa, it is safest to check the official Instagram just before the event to see whether the fan-meeting timetable has been released. The start times for each stage and the queuing procedures for each experience zone have not yet been published as a single detailed timetable for 2026. Official Instagram of the Ansan Esports Festival

Driving requires more careful consideration. An announcement for another nationwide competition held at the same Sangnoksu Gymnasium in April 2026 stated that the gymnasium had a total of 39 parking spaces. Since the parking plan for this festival has not been announced separately, it may be less stressful to transfer to a bus at Sangnoksu Station or arrive early. Detailed information about event-day operation of facilities such as restrooms, nursing rooms, and wheelchair routes has also not yet been released. Sangnoksu Gymnasium parking restrictions

From the LoL Finals to the Cosplay Zone: Travelers Suited to August 29

This event is better suited to foreign visitors who want to try games themselves and experience cosplay culture up close than to those seeking a quiet schedule focused solely on professional matches. The tension of the League of Legends finals, the approachable atmosphere of TalesRunner, and the simple controls of retro games will unfold under one roof. If you want to see Korea’s gaming culture—including competition, fan activities, and character expression—side by side in a single day, you can encounter a vivid snapshot in Ansan.