Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stadium" in Korean
“Stadium” in Korean is 경기장 (pronounced "gyeonggi-jang").
경기장
gyeonggi-jang
Usage & Context
A stadium is a large venue for sports events and competitions. Korea has several modern stadiums hosting major sporting events.
Example Sentence
경기장에 갔어요.
I went to the stadium.
How to use 경기장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stadium” is 경기장, romanized as gyeonggi-jang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '경기장', pronounce '경 (gyeong)' like 'gyung' in 'gyung-bok-gung', with a soft 'g' and 'yeo' like 'yuh'. '기 (gi)' is like 'gee' in 'geese'. '장 (jang)' is like 'jang' in 'jang-go'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'gyeong'.
More Example Sentences
Making weekend plans with friends.
주말에 친구들과 야구 경기장에 갈 거예요.
I'm going to the baseball stadium with friends this weekend.
Commenting on a recently built or renovated sports facility.
새로운 축구 경기장이 정말 멋있어요.
The new football stadium is really cool.
Explaining why tickets for an event are unavailable.
경기장 좌석이 매진되었어요.
The stadium seats are sold out.
Cultural Context
'경기장' is a general term for a sports venue, most commonly referring to large outdoor stadiums for football (축구) or baseball (야구). Korea boasts many impressive modern stadiums, particularly those constructed for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Attending a live game at a '경기장' is a popular social activity, often accompanied by eating fried chicken (치킨) and drinking beer (맥주), a beloved combination known as '치맥' (chimaek).
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
경기장 가다
To go to the stadium
경기장 입장
Stadium entry
경기장 시설
Stadium facilities
Related Expressions
야구장
yagujang
Baseball stadium
축구장
chukgujang
Football stadium
체육관
cheyukgwan
Gymnasium / indoor sports hall (more general, smaller)
아레나
arena
Arena (specifically for indoor events, often larger)
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