Gangneung Stadium

The Gangneung Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gangneung, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football (American English: soccer) matches. The stadium has a capacity of 22,333 spectators and was opened in 1984. It is the home ground of Gangneung City FC and Gangwon FC (since 2009).

Gangneung Stadium
Location408-3, Gyo-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Coordinates37.77366°N 128.897503°E / 37.77366; 128.897503
OwnerCity of Gangneung
OperatorCity of Gangneung
Capacity22,333
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke groundJanuary 28, 1981
OpenedJune 18, 1984
Tenants
Hyundai Horangi (1987–1989)
Gangneung City FC (2003–present)
Gangwon FC (2009–present)

It is located within the Gangneung Olympic Park, one of the main sites of the 2018 Winter Olympics.


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