Gocheok Sky Dome
The Gocheok Sky Dome (Korean: 고척스카이돔) is a domed baseball stadium located in Gocheok-dong, Seoul, South Korea. It is the home ballpark of KBO club Kiwoom Heroes. The stadium is primarily used for baseball and has a capacity for 16,744 spectators for baseball games. The stadium replaced Dongdaemun Baseball Stadium and opened on 15 September 2015. It also serves as a concert venue, with a capacity for around 25,000 spectators.
| Location | 430, Gyeongin-ro, Gocheok-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Coordinates | 37°29′53.6″N 126°52′02.1″E |
| Owner | City of Seoul |
| Operator | Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation |
| Capacity | 16,744 (baseball) |
| Field size | Left Field – 99 metres (325 ft) Right Field – 99 metres (325 ft) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 2009 |
| Built | 2009–2015 |
| Opened | 15 September 2015 |
| Construction cost | 240 billion won |
| Architect | Ilgeon Architects ATEC Architects |
| Main contractors | Hyundai Development Company Hanjin Heavy Industries Sungjee Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Nexen / Kiwoom Heroes (2016–present) | |
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