Many foreign visitors wonder how they can catch a KBO game in person and today, we're here to break it all down for you. First things first: KBO is currently in its golden era of popularity, so here's everything you need to know before you go!

1. Buying KBO Tickets Online

KBO tickets are sold through official ticketing platforms partnered with each team. For weekend and holiday games, competition is absolutely fierce Koreans often call it a "war." Many fans rush to PC cafés or scramble on their phones to secure seats, and during the playoffs (fall baseball season), entire stadiums can sell out in as little as 5 to 10 seconds. Weekends and holidays aren't quite that extreme, but don't let your guard down! Weekday games with less on the line are generally much easier to book, and some even go undersold in those cases, just heading to the stadium on the day and picking up a ticket at the box office is totally fine. Here's where each team sells their tickets

Doosan (Jamsil), Kiwoom (Gocheok) - NOL Ticket (Interpark) /
ticket.interpark.com/Contents/Sports

LG (Jamsil), Hanwha (Daejeon), Samsung (Daegu), KT (Suwon), KIA (Gwangju) - Ticket Link /
ticketlink.co.kr/sports

NC (Changwon) - NC Official Site / ncdinos.com
Lotte (Busan) - Lotte Official Site / ticket.giantsclub.com
SSG Landers (Incheon) - SSG Official Site / ticket.ssg.com/ticket

Keep in mind that these sites may require a Korean phone number or local account information, which can make it tricky for foreigners to sign up and purchase tickets. If you do have access to Korean contact details, booking through these platforms is your most convenient option!

One important warning: we strongly advise against using scalping sites like Linkbay to obtain tickets. While buying and selling tickets between individuals isn't technically illegal, reselling them above face value is against the law. If caught by police, your seat can be cancelled and you won't get your money back so steer clear!

2. Tickets for Foreigners

If you're a foreigner on a valid stay in Korea, there's actually a more accessible option available to you. As KBO's popularity among younger Koreans has surged, tickets have become nearly impossible to secure online for digitally disadvantaged groups including the elderly, people with disabilities, and foreign visitors. In response, several teams reserve a portion of tickets to be sold in person at the stadium on game day, rather than online.

Here's the current policy by team

Hanwha	People with disabilities and the elderly only
LG	People with disabilities and the elderly only
Lotte	People with disabilities, the elderly, and foreigners
Doosan	People with disabilities, the elderly, and foreigners
SSG	People with disabilities and the elderly only
Kiwoom	People with disabilities, the elderly, and foreigners
NC	People with disabilities and the elderly only
KT	People with disabilities and the elderly only
Samsung	People with disabilities and the elderly only
KIA	People with disabilities and the elderly only

Please note that this information may not be completely accurate.
In particular, except for the three teams mentioned above, most clubs do not clearly specify which vulnerable or priority groups are eligible for offline ticket purchases. Because of this, we recommend calling the club directly or asking at the stadium in person.
Do not rely entirely on the information provided for the other seven teams.

As you can see, not all teams currently extend this policy to foreign visitors. Since the number of seats allocated varies by team, we recommend heading to the stadium as early as possible on the day of the game to secure your ticket, and enjoying the area around the ballpark while you wait!

3. Walk-Up Tickets at the Stadium

If you've tried everything and still can't get a ticket, here's one last resort worth knowing about. Each team releases their tickets online in advance, but any unclaimed seats such as those from cancelled payments or returned tickets are often made available as walk-up tickets at the box office on game day. This isn't ideal if you're on a tight travel schedule, as you may need to wait in line for 3 to 4 hours. But if you're truly dedicated and have the time to spare, it's worth considering!

4. Games Worth the Extra Effort

If you only get one chance to experience KBO, here are the types of games we'd recommend. These matchups draw massive, passionate crowds packed with chants, team anthems, and incredible energy:

1. Rivalry games
2. Weekend games
3. Playoff games (fall baseball)
4. Holiday games
5. Player retirement ceremony games
6. Final game of the regular season

These are undoubtedly the hardest tickets to get, but if you manage to get in, it will be an experience unlike anything else.

KBO is riding the biggest wave of popularity in its history right now. With a crowd dominated by young fans and families, the atmosphere inside Korean ballparks is warm, lively, and incredibly fun. Koreans also love seeing foreign visitors show up to support their team if you sit in the home team section, don't be surprised if the stadium's big screen camera zooms in on you!

We hope you have an absolutely amazing time. Play ball! ⚾