Renovated 2003, 2005 Opened 10 November 1990 Phone +82 54-220-5177 | Surface Natural grass Capacity 17,443 Province North Gyeongsang Province | |
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Address 1 Goe-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Similar Gwangyang Football Stadium, Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Ulsan Munsu Football, Jeju World Cup Stadium, Incheon Football Stadium | ||
The Pohang Steel Yard is a football stadium in Pohang, South Korea. It is the home stadium of Pohang Steelers. The stadium holds 17,443 spectators and was built in 1990 as the first football-specific stadium in South Korea.
Its balcony typed structure presents a full view at any place to the spectators for a clear view. The stadium has a seating capacity for 17,443 spectators along with supporters seats of 500, which are located at the left side of headquarters. The supporters seats, equipped in 1999, are the exclusive place for supporters and they are the first and only facilities among domestic stadiums.
In 2003, the stadium was upgraded with full repair works such as an all-season lawn, up-to-date sound facilities, and new lockers for players. The electric scoreboard and lightings, sound facilities and convenient facilities are rated as good as those of the World Cup stadiums.