Why book the game this way
Why book the game this way
Foreigners mostly can't just buy a ticket
LG Twins tickets go on sale through Ticketlink exactly seven days before a game, at 11am, with members getting an earlier window — and popular dates are gone within minutes. Doosan Bears tickets run through Interpark, whose booking flow is Korean-only and takes only Korean-issued cards. Jamsil does hold back a small quota of passport-holder seats at a walk-up window, but it's genuinely small and tends to be gone soon after the gates open.
The cheering is half the show
A cheermaster paces a platform above the dugout like a conductor, five cheerleaders run a routine that would fit a K-pop stage, and every player has his own chant set to a familiar tune. The LG Twins were the first club anywhere in baseball to hand out balloon sticks — the thundersticks now standard across the league — and Jamsil's third-base stands still wave them by the thousand.
Chimaek was invented for nights like this
Chimaek — chi(cken) plus maek(ju, beer) — is said to have started at Korean ballparks, and Jamsil still sells it the same way: vendors carrying trays of fried chicken up and down the aisles, cold beer close behind. The dinner in this package is served the same way, in your seat, between innings.
One stadium, two home teams
Built for the 1988 Seoul Olympics and opened in 1982, Jamsil is the rare ballpark that's home to two full-time tenants — the LG Twins and the Doosan Bears alternate their home dates here rather than splitting the city. Check which club (and which colour) you'll be sitting behind before you book a date.
The night, inning by inning
The night, inning by inning
A KBO night at Jamsil follows its own running order, on top of the nine actual innings. Here's the shape of it, roughly as it happens.
Meeting at Sports Complex Station
The group meets at exit 1 or exit 8 of Sports Complex Station, a short walk from the stadium gates, with enough time before first pitch to get oriented and find the section.
Skipping the two ticket systems
Everyone else in the queue is holding a Ticketlink or Interpark booking they fought for days earlier; this group already has seats, so the gate is the only line to stand in.
Finding the seats
Seating is arranged through the operator and generally lands in the outfield cheering sections, closer to the chant leaders and the standing, singing crowd than to the quiet infield boxes.
First pitch
Starting lineups are introduced, the anthem plays, and the home crowd's cheer squad starts the first chant of the night before the pitcher has thrown a ball.
The cheer captain takes the platform
A cheermaster leads the stands from a small stage above the dugout, five cheerleaders run choreography between innings, and a different chant, set to a different tune, greets every player who steps to the plate.
Chimaek arrives
Dinner — Korean barbecue or fried chicken, plus a beer — is served in the seats, the same way vendors have carried it up Jamsil's aisles for decades.
The mid-game stretch, Korean-style
There's no quiet pause for a single song here — the cheer squad keeps the chants running through the middle innings, and a home run at any point sets off a fight song and a wave of thundersticks.
The Home Run Ball
Instead of peanuts and Cracker Jack, the KBO ballpark snack is Orion's Home Run Ball — a chocolate-filled puff shaped and stitched like a baseball, sold at Korean stadiums since the 1980s.
Final out and the walk to the subway
When the last out is recorded, the stands empty toward Sports Complex Station together, and the subway is still running for the ride back into the city.
Buying this independently means clearing two separate, largely Korean-language systems (Ticketlink for the Twins, Interpark for the Bears), both gated behind a Korean phone number or card for online booking, with only a thin passport-holder quota at the gate as a fallback — which is the practical reason most first-time visitors book a seat ahead rather than showing up and hoping.
Sports Complex Station, and getting in
Sports Complex Station, and getting in
A few practical things worth knowing about the stadium itself before match day.
Getting there
Jamsil Baseball Stadium sits inside the Seoul Sports Complex in Songpa-gu, a few minutes' walk from exit 1 or exit 8 of Sports Complex Station on Seoul Metro Line 2.
Two teams, one stadium
The LG Twins and the Doosan Bears both call Jamsil home and alternate the home schedule across the season, so the crowd, the colours and the chants change depending on which club is playing that night.
What the package includes
A reserved seat for the game, dinner and a beer, and an English-Korean-speaking guide — entry is arranged in advance rather than through the general walk-up gate most local fans use.
Rain and schedule changes
KBO games can be postponed for rain and made up later in the season as part of a doubleheader; check the listing's current policy for a washed-out date before you lock in evening plans around it.
Game night, in pictures
Game night, in pictures
A KBO night under the lights, the dugout and the crowd behind the net, chimaek in the stands, and the Jamsil skyline it all sits under — representative photographs of Korean baseball and Seoul, not photographs of this specific booking.
Ways to see a game at Jamsil
Ways to see a game at Jamsil
| Option | What it includes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Game ticket, dinner & guide | A reserved seat, Korean barbecue or fried-chicken dinner, one beer, and an English-Korean guide | The listing this site is built around — the simplest route for a first Jamsil night |
| Booking it yourself — LG Twins | Tickets through Ticketlink, released exactly seven days before each game at 11am | Popular dates sell out within minutes; membership tiers get earlier access |
| Booking it yourself — Doosan Bears | Tickets through Interpark | Korean-language checkout, Korean-issued cards only — the harder of the two systems for a visitor |
| Ticket & guidebook, no dinner | A separate GetYourGuide listing: just the game ticket and a digital seating/cheering guidebook | For travellers who'd rather sit in the general stands than a hosted section |
Ways to book the night
Find a game date for your trip
Every option below is booked through GetYourGuide, with live availability and the final price in your own currency.
Planning the night
Planning the night
Check who's playing before you book
The LG Twins and the Doosan Bears split the home schedule at Jamsil, and dates against the other club's closest rivals fill first — decide if you have a team preference before picking a date.
Dress for standing and cheering
The outfield cheering sections spend long stretches of the game on their feet; comfortable shoes matter more than anything resembling formal wear, and evenings can turn cool even after a warm afternoon.
Bring a little extra cash
The dinner and one beer are covered, but Jamsil's aisle vendors sell plenty more chimaek and snacks through the night if you want a second round.
Book ahead for weekends
As with any Jamsil date, Friday and weekend games — and anything against a rival club — are the first to fill, so a booking a few days out gives the widest choice of dates.
Planning a Jamsil game night
Planning a Jamsil game night
A Jamsil game night, from Sports Complex Station to the last out
Meeting at the gates, finding your seat before the cheer squad starts, chimaek arriving between innings — here's the shape of a KBO night at Jamsil, roughly in order.
Read more →The atmosphere, explainedHow Korean baseball cheering actually works
A cheermaster on a platform, five choreographed cheerleaders, a different chant for every player, and the club that invented the thunderstick — here's what's actually happening in the stands.
Read more →Food and drinkChimaek and the rest of a Jamsil dinner
Fried chicken and cold beer, delivered to your seat by aisle vendors — here's what's actually on offer at a Korean ballpark, and what to bring in.
Read more →Tickets, explainedBuying KBO tickets as a visitor: the options and their catches
Ticketlink, Interpark, and the walk-up passport window — none of them are built for a short-stay tourist, and here's exactly where each one gets difficult.
Read more →Getting thereSports Complex Station, the gates, and timing a Jamsil night
Which exit, how much time to leave, and what the walk from the subway actually looks like on a game night at Jamsil.
Read more →Around the citySeoul beyond the ballpark: building the rest of your trip
A Jamsil night takes one evening. Here's how it sits alongside the rest of Seoul, and what's within easy reach of Sports Complex Station itself.
Read more →FAQ
Jamsil Baseball Stadium questions
What's included in the Jamsil Baseball Stadium package?
A reserved seat for a live KBO game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, dinner — Korean barbecue or fried chicken depending on the date — one beer, and an English-Korean-speaking guide. The whole night runs about 4.5 hours.
Why can't I just buy a ticket myself?
You can, but both routes are built for local fans. LG Twins tickets are released through Ticketlink exactly seven days before each game and regularly sell out within minutes; Doosan Bears tickets run through Interpark, whose checkout is Korean-language and Korean-card only. Jamsil keeps a small passport-holder quota at the gate, but it's limited and tends to go early.
Which teams play at Jamsil?
Jamsil Baseball Stadium is the shared home of the LG Twins and the Doosan Bears, who alternate home dates across the KBO season rather than splitting the city between two grounds. Check the fixture for your travel dates to see which club — and colours — you'll be sitting behind.
What food and drink do I get?
Dinner is Korean barbecue or fried chicken depending on the date, plus one beer, served in your seat the way Jamsil's aisle vendors have always worked the stands. It's the same chimaek — chicken and beer — pairing Korean ballparks are known for; extra rounds are available to buy through the night.
What's the cheering culture like?
Loud and organised. A cheermaster leads the crowd from a platform above the dugout, five cheerleaders run choreographed routines between innings, and each player has his own chant set to a familiar tune. The LG Twins were the first club in baseball anywhere to hand out balloon sticks — the thundersticks now standard across the KBO.
Is it suitable for people who don't follow baseball, or for kids?
Yes — regular reviewers describe it working well for non-fans, since the atmosphere, the food and the cheering carry the night as much as the score does. It's a late evening out though, running to around 4.5 hours with a lot of standing and noise, worth weighing for very young children.
What happens if the game is rained out?
KBO games can be postponed for rain and rescheduled later in the season as part of a doubleheader. Check the current cancellation and rescheduling policy on the listing before you build an evening around a specific date.