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Suwon World Cup Stadium, affectionately nicknamed “Big Bird Stadium” (대왕새), is one of South Korea’s most iconic and successful football venues. Located at 456 Uman-dong, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, this colossal arena, built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, is the revered home of the Suwon Samsung Bluewings and a stage for historic national and international triumphs.
Full Address: 456 Uman-dong, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Country: South Korea
Location: Suwon, Gyeonggi Province (within the Seoul Capital Area)
Construction Started: 1996
Opened: 13 May 2001
Capacity: 44,000 spectators
Nickname: Big Bird Stadium (대왕새 / Big Bird)
Main Use: Football
Primary Tenant: Suwon Samsung Bluewings (founded 1995)
The stadium is the fortress of a club that defines the modern era of Korean football success.
Club Foundation & Early Dominance: Founded in 1995, the Bluewings quickly rose to prominence, winning their first K League title in 1998. They established a dynasty in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Back-to-Back Asian Champions (2001 & 2002): The club reached the pinnacle of Asian football by winning the AFC Champions League in 2001 and 2002, becoming the first club to win back-to-back titles in the modern era. The 2001 final, won 1-0 against Japan’s Júbilo Iwata with a goal by Sandro Cardoso, is one of the most cherished moments in the stadium’s history.
Domestic Powerhouse: The Bluewings have won the K League 4 times and the Korean FA Cup 5 times, making them one of the nation’s most decorated clubs. Their passionate fanbase, known for their coordinated “Burning Blue” support, creates one of the best atmospheres in Asia.
The stadium was inaugurated as a global football venue even before the World Cup.
2001 FIFA Confederations Cup: It hosted matches in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, featuring football giants like Brazil and France, serving as a major test event.
2002 FIFA World Cup Matches: It was a key venue for the 2002 World Cup, hosting four group stage matches:
Group D: South Korea vs. Poland, Portugal vs. Poland, South Korea vs. Portugal
Group C: Brazil vs. Costa Rica
Round of 16: Spain vs. Republic of Ireland (Spain won on penalties)
Architectural Icon – “The Big Bird”: The stadium’s nickname comes from its breathtaking architectural design. The massive, wing-like roof is designed to resemble a giant bird in flight, symbolizing Suwon’s hope for future prosperity. It is one of the most visually striking stadiums ever built.
As a pure football stadium, it is designed for maximum atmosphere and spectacle.
Football-Specific Design: Built without an athletics track, the stands are steep and loom over the pitch. The partial “Big Bird” roof covers most seats and is engineered to reflect crowd noise back onto the field, creating an incredibly intense and loud environment.
Home Fortress: The Bluewings’ formidable home record, especially in continental competition, is a direct product of this intimidating atmosphere.
National Team Home: It remains a preferred home for the South Korean national team for crucial World Cup qualifiers and major friendlies, where the stadium’s size and fervent support provide a massive home-field advantage.
For match schedules and to experience the “Burning Blue” in the “Big Bird’s Nest,” the official Suwon Samsung Bluewings website is the ultimate source. Suwon World Cup Stadium stands as a monument to South Korea’s footballing ambition, architectural innovation, and sustained sporting success.
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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.
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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.
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