How Can a Foreigner Buy KBO Tickets in Seoul?

A foreigner can buy KBO tickets for a Seoul game online through the home club's ticketing partner or in person at the stadium on game day. Online booking usually requires verification with a Korean mobile number, so short-term visitors often rely on the stadium: in 2026 the LG Twins and Doosan Bears sold a limited number of same-day seats to foreigners who showed a passport. Another way is a HanBuddy game night, where the match ticket is included and a Korean local buddy goes to the game with you.

Facts checked November 8, 2026. Club rules are from the 2026 season; recheck them before buying for 2027.

Booking online

Which site sells tickets for Seoul teams?

The one the home club uses. In 2026:

The LG row comes from the club's own page; the Doosan row comes from the EpicKor fan guide, so confirm it on the Doosan Bears website. The clubs link to the foreign-visitor versions, Ticketlink Global and NOL World (Korea Times).

Do I need a Korean phone number to book online?

Usually, yes. The Korea Times notes that some ticketing apps require a Korean phone number, which makes online purchase difficult for tourists (source). A fan guide on note.com, updated in April 2026, says LG needs a Korean mobile number to reserve, and Doosan and Kiwoom need Korean SMS or i-PIN verification to register (note.com).

Who this applies to depends on your situation. The check is built around a Korean resident registration number or an Alien Registration Card linked to a domestic SIM (Korea Baseball Guide). A foreign resident with a Korean number in their own name can try the normal route; a short-term visitor should plan on the stadium window or a hosted game night.

How many tickets can I book, and who helps if it fails?

For LG in 2026: up to 8 tickets per game, with a 1,000 won booking fee per ticket. If the booking fails, LG lists the Ticketlink Global Call Center at 1644-3850 (LG Twins).

Going with a HanBuddy buddy

How can I go to a game without booking tickets myself?

Book a HanBuddy game night. HanBuddy is a platform that connects travelers and foreign residents in Korea with local buddies. A buddy is a Korean local who hosts a small-group experience and goes with you (FAQ). For a game night, the buddy sorts out the ticket, so you skip the Korean phone check and the passport queue.

The evening follows the same steps on both KBO experience pages (Open-Air KBO Baseball Night, Indoor Dome KBO Baseball Night):

1. Meet your buddy one hour before the game and hear the schedule and how to enter.
2. Enter the stadium together and find your seats.
3. Pick up food and drinks and learn the basic cheering.
4. Watch the game with your buddy explaining the rules and teaching the cheering songs.

What is included, and who is it for?

The price includes the match ticket and stadium food. You pay online with PayPal; if you prefer another method, such as a Korean bank transfer, you can message HanBuddy from the booking page. Bookings close 24 hours before the start, and after buddy approval a cancellation at least 48 hours before the start gets a full refund (FAQ).

It suits first-time visitors who do not speak Korean or know the rules, and people coming alone: guests come solo, as couples or with friends, and everyone sits together. Buddies are Korean locals who host in English, and guests must be 19 or older (FAQ, experience page). Since June 2026 HanBuddy has hosted 8 game nights for 20 guests, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 15 guest surveys (About).

Buying at the stadium

Can I buy tickets at the box office on game day?

Yes, if seats remain. At Gocheok Sky Dome, seats left from online sales go on sale on site from two hours before the game (Seoul Facilities Corporation). LG's 2026 ticket office opened 1 hour 30 minutes before weekday games and 2 hours before weekend games (LG Twins). Game-day availability is not guaranteed, so the Korea Times advises arriving several hours early for popular games (Korea Times).

What is the foreigner ticket window, and do I need my passport?

It is a counter that sells a set number of same-day seats to buyers who cannot book through Korean online ticketing. You need your passport. In 2026 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium:

• LG Twins: Ticket Office No. 3, the Digital Assistance Window, on the left after Exit 5 of Sports Complex Station. It opened 90 minutes before weekday games and 2 hours before weekend and holiday games. Each base side had 10 Blue, 30 Red and 80 Green seats. LG required a valid passport and sold up to 2 tickets per person (LG Twins).
• Doosan Bears: Ticket Office No. 1, according to the note.com fan guide citing Doosan's notice. It opened with the general box office and sold until 30 minutes after the start, with 20 Blue, 60 Red and 160 outfield seats on each base side. It required a passport and sold 1 ticket per person, so each person in a group must bring their own (note.com). Confirm the current terms on the Doosan Bears website.

Both sold first come, first served until the seats ran out.

Does this work for the postseason too?

In 2026 it did. NOL's Korean Series page lists a dedicated window for seniors, people with disabilities and foreigners, limited to 200 tickets and open from two hours before the game to the end of the 8th inning (NOL Ticket).

Season and venues

When can I next see a Seoul team play?

In the 2027 season. The 2026 Korean Series, between the Samsung Lions and KT Wiz, is being played in Daegu and Suwon as of November 8, 2026, so there are no more Seoul home games this year. Check the KBO schedule for the 2027 opening date.

Where will the Seoul teams play in 2027?

The LG Twins and Doosan Bears move to Jamsil Olympic Stadium for the five seasons from 2027 to 2031. It is being converted to an 18,000-seat ballpark with up to 30,000 seats for major games, while Jamsil Baseball Stadium is rebuilt as a 30,000-seat dome due in March 2032 (Korea Times). The window numbers above are for the old stadium, so check the club page for the new one. The Kiwoom Heroes stay at Gocheok Sky Dome, where the club runs its own ticket sales (Seoul Facilities Corporation).

If the first route fails

Try these in order:

1. Online: book on the home club's ticketing partner seven days ahead if you have a Korean number in your own name, and call the Ticketlink Global Call Center for LG games if it fails.
2. Foreigner window: arrive early with your passport on game day.
3. General box office: buy any seats left from online sales.
4. HanBuddy: book a game night with the ticket included. If one date is full, pick another date on the experience page.

See Open-Air KBO Baseball Night, Indoor Dome KBO Baseball Night, and How to Watch a KBO Game in Seoul With a Local.