Table of Contents
- Symbol of Busan Baseball, Welcoming a New Era
- 2026 Design Contest, 2028 Groundbreaking, 2031 Opening Target
- Reborn as an 'Smart Baseball Stadium' through ICT Integration
- Expecting Business Momentum with Dedicated Organization and Private Cooperation
- North Port Baseball Stadium Alternatives, Essentially Concluding Steps
- Conclusion: Designing Busan's Future in Baseball
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Symbol of Busan Baseball, Welcoming a New Era
The baseball culture of Busan is reaching a new turning point. Sajik Baseball Stadium, which has been a companion to Busan citizens since 1985, has begun the formal procedure for reconstruction.
This reconstruction project has passed the Central Investment Review by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, opening up possibilities for creating a modern and high-quality baseball stadium. It is planned to go beyond simple facility improvements and establish itself as a 'future-oriented smart baseball stadium' that combines advanced technology with eco-friendly elements.
This change is expected to enhance the urban competitiveness of Busan and contribute to improving the quality of life for citizens. The future development looks promising.
2026 Design Contest, 2028 Groundbreaking, 2031 Opening Target
The Sajik Baseball Stadium reconstruction project is set to proceed after successfully completing the feasibility study under the 「Local Finance Act」 and the Central Investment Review.
This project has a total budget of approximately 292.4 billion KRW, equipped with a structure from 2 basement levels to 4 above-ground floors, and plans to transform into an open stadium with a capacity of 21,000 seats and a total floor area of about 61,900㎡.
The design contest will begin in 2026, construction will start in 2028, and the goal is to open in 2031. During the construction period, to minimize inconvenience to citizens, the Asiad Main Stadium will be remodeled for use as a temporary facility.
Reborn as an 'Smart Baseball Stadium' through ICT Integration
The newly constructed Sajik Baseball Stadium is set to transform into a smart stadium utilizing the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Real-time game data will provide various information, including pitch type and speed, and a mobile app will offer seat guidance and route display features for the convenience of the audience. Additionally, an Augmented Reality (AR) photo zone will be installed to enhance the immersion of viewers.
Furthermore, outdoor spaces will feature media devices that allow for enjoying various contents on non-game days. Information about games, player introductions, highlight videos, and night light shows are expected to further strengthen its role as a cultural experience space in daily life. These changes will offer new pleasures to the audience.
Expecting Business Momentum with Dedicated Organization and Private Cooperation
The city of Busan plans to form a dedicated organization to expedite this project and will operate an advisory group consisting of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Lotte Giants, and sports and architectural experts. Through these measures, the aim is to increase feasibility from the planning stage and minimize potential policy risks.
Notably, the 81.7 billion KRW private investment intention submitted by Lotte Giants is interpreted as a positive sign to alleviate the financial burden on public finances and enhance project stability. In the future, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to actively promote securing national funding through public projects. This is expected to allow Busan to proceed with the project on a more solid foundation.
North Port Baseball Stadium Alternatives, Essentially Concluding Steps
Recently, the plan to construct a new baseball stadium in the North Port has become virtually impossible. Considering the scale of development, accessibility, the city's financial situation, and the location of Sajik Stadium to which citizens have a sentimental attachment, reconstruction focused on the current site is emerging as the most realistic and rational alternative.
In light of the spatial conflicts with Phase 2 of the North Port redevelopment project, and the necessity for external shipping facilities, it realistically positions the Sajik Baseball Stadium reconstruction as the sole solution for expanding baseball infrastructure in Busan.
Conclusion: Designing Busan's Future in Baseball
The reconstruction of Sajik Baseball Stadium signifies an important turning point that goes beyond mere improvements of sports facilities, creating a new urban brand and invigorating the local economy.
This project is preparing to be 'a precious asset of Busan' that gives new vitality to citizens and passes on a sports culture for the next generation that elicits pride.
In 2031, we look forward to the fervent cheers and enthusiasm of Busan citizens at the newly transformed Sajik Baseball Stadium.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What are the key timelines for the Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium reconstruction project?
The design contest will begin in 2026, groundbreaking in 2028, and opening is targeted for 2031.
The reconstruction of Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium will commence with the design contest in 2026, followed by construction starting in 2028, aiming for completion and opening in 2031. To minimize inconvenience during the construction period, the Asiad Main Stadium will be remodeled for use as a temporary facility.
Q. How will the size and structure of the reconstructed Sajik Baseball Stadium be designed?
It will be an open stadium with 2 basement levels, 4 above-ground levels, about 61,900㎡ total floor area, and a capacity of 21,000 seats.
This reconstruction project will establish an open baseball stadium with a structure from 2 basement levels to 4 above-ground levels, a total floor area of about 61,900㎡, and seating for 21,000 spectators. The total project cost is approximately 292.4 billion KRW, and it is expected to transform into a modern and high-quality facility.
Q. What 'smart stadium' features will the Sajik Baseball Stadium have?
ICT technology utilization, mobile seat guidance, AR photo zone, media devices, etc. will be installed.
The Sajik Baseball Stadium will incorporate the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to provide real-time game data, seat guidance and route display functions through a mobile app. Additionally, the installation of an Augmented Reality (AR) photo zone will enhance the viewing experience, and media devices in outdoor spaces will offer cultural content and light shows on non-game days, reinforcing the stadium's role as a cultural space.
Q. What organization and cooperation system will Busan City operate to promote the reconstruction project?
They are forming a dedicated organization, operating KBO and Lotte Giants expert advisory groups, and attracting private investment.
Busan City is forming a dedicated organization to quickly promote the project and will operate an advisory group with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Lotte Giants, and sports and architectural experts. This system is aimed at increasing feasibility and minimizing policy risks while alleviating financial burdens through a private investment of 81.7 billion KRW proposed by the Lotte Giants.
Q. Why has the plan to construct a new baseball stadium in North Port become virtually unfeasible?
Due to the scale of development, accessibility, financial conditions, and site conflict issues, the plan has become impractical.
The construction of a North Port Baseball Stadium has been deemed impractical due to spatial conflicts with Phase 2 of the North Port redevelopment, the necessity for external shipping facilities, and the city's financial conditions, along with citizens' attachment to Sajik Baseball Stadium. Hence, the plan for the North Port Baseball Stadium has essentially entered a concluding phase, with the Sajik Baseball Stadium reconstruction emerging as the only viable alternative for expanding baseball infrastructure in Busan.