KBO League's first half draws record crowds, surpassing 7.6 million spectators

The 2026 KBO League has concluded its first half of the season by setting a new record for the highest attendance. A total of 7,633,775 spectators watched the first 424 games, a 7% increase from the same period last year when 7,580,028 people attended 440 games. This achievement marks the fastest pace in KBO history to reach attendance milestones, consistently breaking previous records.

The average attendance per game this season stands at 18,004, up from 17,228 last year. Notably, 231 of the 424 games played were sellouts, resulting in an impressive 87.1% stadium occupancy rate for the first half. Even amidst rainy conditions on June 9th, games in Daegu and Sajik drew full crowds, demonstrating the enduring popularity of professional baseball.

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We have set a new record for the most spectators in the first half of the season, increasing by 7% compared to last year's 440 games with 7.58 million spectators.

Individually, the LG Twins led all 10 teams by surpassing one million spectators (1,008,068 attendees, averaging 23,443 per game) with 35 sellouts in their 43 home games. The first-half leading Samsung Lions also saw strong attendance, with 976,271 fans (averaging 23,245 per game) across 42 home games, boasting the highest stadium occupancy rate at 99.2%.

Following the record-breaking first half, the KBO League will now enter its All-Star break. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 11th at Jamsil Stadium. After a five-day regrouping period, the second half of the season will commence on July 16th. With the current momentum, the league is projected to attract approximately 12.96 million spectators for the entire season, potentially breaking the 13 million mark for the first time in history, surpassing last year's record of 12.31 million.

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We are showing a faster pace than last year, which set the all-time record for the most spectators.