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Official Name: Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장)
Address: 240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Country: South Korea
Opened: November 10, 2001
Capacity: 66,704 (commonly referenced as 66,000)
Main Use: Football (Soccer)
Primary Tenant: FC Seoul (K League 1)
Commonly known as Sangam Stadium, its construction began in 1998 for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The stadium’s iconic design features a traditional Korean “kite” (Yeon) shape, with the roof resembling the billowing cloth of a kite, symbolizing the communication of hope and joy to the world. It is the largest football-specific stadium in South Korea and serves as the nation’s flagship football venue. The stadium is part of the “Dream Park” complex, which includes parks, a shopping mall, and a digital media city.
The stadium has been the stage for some of the most significant sporting events in modern Korean history:
2002 FIFA World Cup:
May 31, 2002 (Group A): Senegal 1–0 France (The historic upset of the defending champions)
June 13, 2002 (Group C): Turkey 3–0 China
June 25, 2002 (Semi-final): Germany 1–0 South Korea (The end of South Korea’s historic “Miracle of 2002” run)
AFC Champions League Final 2013:
On October 26, 2013, the stadium hosted the first leg of the AFC Champions League final where FC Seoul drew 2–2 with Guangzhou Evergrande in front of 55,000 fans. Guangzhou won the second leg in China 1–0 to claim their first Asian title.
Other Major Events:
E-Sports: It hosted the 2014 League of Legends World Championship Final (Oct. 19, 2014), where Samsung White defeated Star Horn Royal Club, cementing its status as a versatile, world-class arena.
Concerts & Culture: A premier venue for massive K-pop concerts (BTS, etc.), international music acts, and cultural festivals.
FC Seoul has been the primary tenant since 2004. The club was founded in 1983 as Lucky-Goldstar FC, later becoming the LG Cheetahs, and adopted its current name in 2004 upon moving to this stadium. They are one of Korea’s most popular and successful clubs, having won the K League 1 title multiple times (1985, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2012, 2016). The 2013 season you referenced was notable for their run to the ACL final, though they finished 4th domestically with 62 points.
To maintain its status, the stadium has undergone continuous upgrades:
2014–2015: Major renovations included replacing the natural grass with a hybrid turf system, installing new, more comfortable seating throughout, and upgrading all VIP and media facilities.
2017–2018: A significant project focused on enhancing the fan experience with a new 360-degree ribbon LED board, a state-of-the-art 4K ultra-high-definition main video screen, and a complete overhaul of the stadium’s sound and Wi-Fi systems.
2023: The pitch was again completely replaced with the latest generation hybrid grass technology.
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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.
Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology
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Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.
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Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.
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