Jamsil All-Star Game sells out for fifth straight year amid fervent atmosphere

Despite a severe heatwave gripping Seoul, the passion for professional baseball in South Korea remains undimmed, as evidenced by the sell-out crowd at the 2026 KBO All-Star Game held in Jamsil Stadium. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced that all 23,750 tickets for the July 11th event were sold, extending a streak of consecutive sell-outs to five years.

This marks the fifth year in a row the All-Star Game has been fully attended, underscoring the enduring popularity of the sport. The KBO also highlighted a record-breaking first half of the season, drawing a total of 7,633,775 spectators across 424 games. This represents a 7% increase in attendance compared to the same period last year.

Adding to the excitement, the Futures (minor league) All-Star Game, held the previous day at the same venue, also set a new attendance record since tickets became paid in 2015, with 12,816 fans present. The previous record was 11,869 in 2024. The consistent high attendance figures reflect a thriving baseball scene in South Korea.