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대전한화생명볼파크 | |
 The ballpark in 2025, during its inagural season | |
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| Location | 373 Daejong-ro, Busa-dong Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°18′58.5″N 127°25′53.2″E / 36.316250°N 127.431444°E |
| Owner | Daejeon Metropolitan City |
| Capacity | around 20.000 |
| Field size | Left Field Line – 99 m (325 ft) Left-Center – 115 m (377 ft) Center Field – 122 m (400 ft) Right-Center – 112 m (367 ft) Right Field Line – 95 m (312 ft) Left/Center OF Wall Height – 2.4 m (7.9 ft) Right OF Wall Height – 8 m (26.2 ft) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | March 22, 2022 - February 28, 2025 |
| Opened | March 5, 2025 |
| Construction cost | 207.4 billion won |
| Tenants | |
| Hanwha Eagles (2025-) | |
Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark (Korean: 대전 한화생명 볼파크)[1][2] a recently built baseball stadium, home of the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League and replacing the aging Hanbat Baseball Stadium
Its construction started in March 2022 and finshed in February 2025, its inaguration happened March 5, 2025.
Stadium Features
[edit]The stadium has a capacity of approximately 20,000 spectators, with around 17,000 seated areas and additional specialty spaces such as grass seating and the infinity pool deck. The field features an asymmetrical outfield with a left-field line measuring 99 meters and a right-field line at 95 meters.
The right-field features the "Monster Wall" an 8-meter semi-transparent glass wall showing the bullpens of both teams, The "Monster Wall", named after Fenway Park´s Green Monster, is Asia’s first double-decker bullpen. the rest of the outfield fences are 2.4 meters high
The Stadium also has the first stadium infinity pool in South Korea, the pool will work year-round (heat on winter, cold in summer) in the fourth floor of the ballpark.
other features are interactive sports exhibits, indoor practice facilities, children’s playgrounds, and upgraded training and clubhouse facilities to enhance both the fans and players experiences.[3][4]
Events and First Season
[edit]The opening ceremony for Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark was held on March 5, 2025, featuring classical performances, DJ sets, laser shows, and fan events, including meet and greet with team members to celebrate the stadium’s launch. The first games played at the stadium were exhibition matches against the Samsung Lions on March 17 and 18, 2025, followed by the regular-season home opener against the KIA Tigers on March 28, 2025, which was attended by a full capacity crowd. The stadium also hosted 2025 KBO All-Star Game on July 12, 2025.[5][3]
On its first season, the stadium had a total attendence of 1,231,840 spectators and sold out 62 out of 73 regular season games, all-KBO sellout record.[6]
Impact and Legacy
[edit]Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark represents a transformative upgrade from the previous 1964 facility, positioning itself as a landmark for the city and a cultural hub for the community. It aims to be more than a baseball venue, serving as a center for cultural activities, recreation, and local pride while supporting the Hanwha Eagles and reinforcing Daejeon’s status as a key city in South Korea’s professional baseball landscape.
References
[edit]- ^ Jee-ho, Yoo (2025-01-20). "Hanwha Eagles reveal name for new stadium". Yonhap News.
- ^ "한화 새 야구장, 결국 '대전' 넣는다" (in Korean). KBS News. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-09-22 – via Naver News.
- ^ a b "Finally, a new baseball stadium, which was the long-cherished dream of baseball fans in Daejeon, opens". Maeil Business Newspaper. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Song, JeongHeon (2025-03-17). "Was it this big? Daejeon Hanwha Life Ball Park, Hanwha Samsung's exhib". SportsChosun. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Lee, Jongseo (2025-03-28). "Hanwha Life's ballpark said 20,000 seats...17,000 seats are sold out D". SportsChosun. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Lee, Sang-hak (2025-09-30). "['리베라토 끝내기' 한화 1위 대역전 불씨 지폈다, 롯데 꺾고 홈 최종전 승리…와이스 7이닝 무실점 피날레" (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved 2025-09-30 – via KBO Website.