World Stadiums: Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea
Hwaseong Stadium in Hwaseong, southwest of Suwon, South Korea is a multi-purpose stadium used for soccer and athletics. It is part of Hwaseong Sports Complex Town (화성종합경기타운).
It is the home of K-League club Hwaseong FC, presently in the second tier of the Korean soccer league. Former South Korean international and once Celtic player Cha Du-ri is the present coach. The Germany-born utility player spent 2010 to 2012 at the Parkhead club.
The 35,000 capacity stadium opened in 2011.
History
The stadium was completed in 2011. It has a natural grass playing surface and was built at a cost of 236.9 billion Won (171 million USD). It has hosted several international games including World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying matches and friendlies.
Capacity
The stadium's capacity is 35,155.
Uses
As well as men's and women's soccer matches, the stadium has been used for international and domestic athletics meets.
Access - Getting To Hwaseong Stadium
The city of Hwaseong in Gyeonggi Province is over an hour by public transport from the South Korean capital Seoul. Take a train from Seoul Station to Sadang Station and then a bus (from Exit 9) to the stadium.
Address: 470 Hyangnam-ro, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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