Hanbat Baseball Stadium Set to Draw 12,000 Fans for "Bulkkot Baseball" Live Event

First Live Match of the Reality Baseball Show "Bulkkot Baseball" to Be Held at 5 p.m. on September 21

Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall Exterior (Photo by Mo Seokbong)

The tenth live match of the 2025 season of "Bulkkot Baseball" saw an overwhelming response, with 108,000 people rushing to book tickets as soon as reservations opened. Tickets for the live match between the "Bulkkot Fighters" and Yushin High School sold out within just eight minutes of the reservation opening.

Daejeon, known as the "Special Baseball City," will host the first live match of the reality baseball entertainment show "Bulkkot Baseball" at Hanbat Baseball Stadium (Daejeon Fighters Park) at 5 p.m. on September 21. This match marks the first time the stadium is being opened to the public after an agreement to use Hanbat Baseball Stadium as a filming and match venue for Bulkkot Baseball.

This event, being held for the first time in Daejeon, goes beyond a simple sports match. It is drawing attention as a fusion of entertainment and sports, featuring a showdown between the "Bulkkot Fighters"-a team of legendary players-and the nation’s top high school baseball team.

The opposing team, Suwon Yushin High School, is a powerhouse that finished as runner-up in the 2025 Golden Lion Flag tournament and reached the semifinals of the Bonghwang Flag tournament. Fans have high expectations for the matchup against former professional players who are still as skilled as current athletes.

Ticket reservations sold out in just eight minutes amid explosive interest from the public. Approximately 12,000 spectators from across the country are expected to attend, and a temporary market will be set up around the stadium, featuring the participation of the Munchang and Busa Market Merchants’ Associations and the Chungmu Auto Street shopping district.

Additionally, the "Kkumdori Home Run Zone," operated in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization, and the Daejeon Self-Sufficiency Center’s "Kkumdori Store" (offering ramen and walnut cookies) will welcome visitors. The Daejeon city government expects not only to enhance spectator satisfaction but also to boost sales for local small businesses.

Previously, the Daejeon city government signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) to attract "Bulkkot Baseball" and operate a dedicated stadium. On August 17 and September 7, the city conducted closed-door matches to check on-site systems and ensure thorough preparation.

Lee Jangwoo, Mayor of Daejeon, stated, "Along with Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark, Fighters Park will become another landmark for baseball fans nationwide," and urged, "I hope baseball fans from across the country will visit Daejeon, the Special Baseball City, and enjoy the event together."

He also emphasized his commitment to building a city where sports, tourism, and the local economy thrive together as the "Special Baseball City."

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