Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark, a 27,000-seat venue that followed the 1964 Hanbat Baseball Stadium

61 years after Hanbat Baseball Stadium in 1964, 20,007 seats rebuilt in Busa-dong

Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark is Hanwha Eagles' home stadium, located at 373 Daejong-ro, Busa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City. Daejeon City officially opened it on March 5, 2025, and said it was a new baseball stadium built for the first time in 61 years, following Hanbat Baseball Stadium, which opened in 1964. Construction began in 2023 and took about two years, with a total project cost of KRW 207.4 billion.

The building has two basement levels and four above-ground floors, with a total floor area of 58,405㎡, and the seating capacity is 20,007. In the name, “Ball” means baseball stadium and “Park” means a complex cultural space, and the city name Daejeon was placed first to clearly show its local identity. Rather than simply relocating an existing stadium, it is worth noting before visiting that this facility reorganized the sports base in the Hanbat Sports Complex area.

How to watch the asymmetric pentagonal field and the 1.5 m-deep infinity pool

The core design of this stadium is an asymmetric pentagonal field. Daejeon City’s introduction materials explain that the design reflects analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of existing baseball stadiums, and present this structure as a feature of a viewing facility that brings spectators closer to the action. When choosing seats, it is better not to think only in terms of infield versus outfield; instead, first decide whether your purpose is watching the game or taking part in cheering.

Among the facilities, the infinity pool was built with a water depth of 1.5 m. If you plan to use the water-play facility, you should check separately in the game-specific notice whether a baseball ticket alone is enough, and what the operating days, usage conditions, and dress code are. The stadium also includes an outdoor play area called “Adventure Fore,” as well as walking paths and public sports facilities, so families arriving early before the game do not need to plan only the stadium interior route.

Admission times that change by game day and how to check 2026 seat prices

Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark is not a place with the same opening hours and a single admission fee every day like a permanent tourist facility. Baseball viewing is based on the Hanwha Eagles home-game schedule and seat-specific tickets, and the game start time, gate opening time, and on-site sales availability must follow the notice for that specific game. Therefore, it is more accurate to understand operating hours and closed days as “operated according to home games and event schedules” rather than as fixed values.

According to materials citing the 2026 season guide, general reservations begin at 11:00 a.m. seven days before the game, each person can reserve up to four tickets, up to two times, and cancellations are possible until four hours before the game starts. In the same material, the catcher-back-seat price is listed as KRW 52,500 to KRW 86,500 by tier, and the center reserved-seat price is listed as KRW 44,500 to KRW 58,000. Prices vary depending on opponent, day of the week, seat, and promotion, so you should check the Hanwha Eagles official website ticket notice again right before payment.

• Official website: https://www.hanwhaeagles.co.kr
• Admission fee for watching the game: varies by seat and game period
• Fixed operating hours: none; check notices for home games and events
• Fixed closing days: none; check non-game days and facility-specific operation status

Why the Buses 4 express stop “Hanbat Sports Complex” is right in front of the stadium

By public transportation, the most direct stop is the Hanbat Sports Complex stop on Buses 4 express. Daejeon City’s citizen proposal page explains that the new ballpark is directly in front of this stop. The stadium address is 373 Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City, and first-time foreign visitors may find it easier to narrow search results by entering the Korean name “Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark” together with the map app rather than only “Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark.”

A route is also provided for getting off at the Hanwha Life Eagles Park (Bomun Five-way Intersection) stop using Bus 201, 202, or Buses 2 express. However, because the new stadium has a different route from the old Eagles Park, on game day it is safer to compare the priority route to the Buses 4 express Hanbat Sports Complex stop with real-time bus arrival information. If departing from Daejeon Station, it is better to allow at least 50 to 70 minutes, including transfers and walking segments.

• Address: 373 Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City
• Recommended stop: Hanbat Sports Complex stop on Buses 4 express
• Alternative stop: Hanwha Life Eagles Park (Bomun Five-way Intersection) stop on Bus 201, 202, or Buses 2 express
• Main contact: Daejeon City Sports Facilities Division 042-270-4901

Limits of parking with 1,220 underground spaces and 459 ground-level spaces, for 1,679 total

Visitors arriving by car should first note that the stadium parking area is introduced as having 1,220 underground spaces and 459 ground-level spaces, for a total of 1,679 spaces. Compared with the 20,007-seat capacity, this is not enough to absorb all demand on game days. The Stadium Guide on Socar states that the stadium underground parking lot opens three hours before the game starts.

Parking fees and operating methods may change depending on the game or event, so you should check the team notice and Daejeon City parking information right before departure. In particular, for weekends or popular matchups, public transportation is more realistic than driving in just before the game. If you must bring a car, arrive according to the three-hours-before-opening standard, and also factor into your schedule that vehicles may pile up when leaving the parking lot right after the game ends.

• Stadium parking spaces: 1,679
• Underground parking spaces: 1,220
• Ground-level parking spaces: 459
• Parking lot opening notice: 3 hours before the game starts

Gongdam 1999 and Adventure Fore, the Busa-dong route on days without baseball

Near the ballpark, “Gongdam 1999” and “Adventure Fore” have been created so visitors can stop by even during the baseball off-season. The name Gongdam 1999 combines the 199.9 m fence length and 1999, the year of Hanwha Eagles’ last championship. It is introduced as an open space with participation from local artists, small business owners, and nearby residents, and it is more suitable for a non-game-day stroll than for waiting before entry on game day.

Adventure Fore includes slides, hammocks, and cave-shaped play elements. On game days, considering the entry wait and crowds, it is better for children accompanying you to arrive well before the game starts, and on non-game days you should visit only after checking whether it is open on-site. Accessibility information such as wheelchair and stroller use, foreign-language guidance, nursing rooms, and accessible seats was not confirmed as fixed operating information, so if needed it is safer to contact the team’s customer service directly before the game.

Why arriving 90 minutes before the game is better for first-time visitors

If this is your first visit, it is better to aim to arrive 90 minutes before the game starts. You need time to find your seat, figure out the entrance gate, restrooms, and shop locations, and distinguish between the atmosphere of the cheering section and the center seats. If the game is one where tickets may sell out quickly, do not plan to rely on purchasing at the venue; it is safer to download your mobile ticket in advance.

In visitor reviews and videos since 2025, there has been a lot of demand for exploring the facility, with the stadium exterior, seats, food, and goods shop being covered as separate topics. On the other hand, parking and ticket reservation competition for popular games are repeatedly mentioned as inconveniences. If your goal is a quiet walk rather than baseball itself, the outdoor spaces around the stadium during the day on a non-game day are a better fit than an evening on game day, and if you want cheering culture and crowds, you should plan around the home-game schedule.

• Recommended stay: 3 to 4 hours 30 minutes including watching the game
• Recommended arrival for first-time visitors: 90 minutes before the game starts
• Parking lot opening standard: 3 hours before the game starts
• Reservation check: general reservations begin at 11:00 a.m. seven days before the game