KSPO DOME and Olympic Hall (Olympic Park)

Capacity by stage setup (approx.)

The same venue holds very different numbers depending on how the stage is built. These are official figures and reported examples, not the seat count for your show.

How sections are numbered

The fixed seats are in two tiers, split into blocks A, B, C and D. The lower tier has sections 1–22 and the upper tier sections 23–52. Floor sections are drawn new for each show: often lettered blocks when the floor is seated, and numbered zones when it is standing.

• Side seats can pay off when the show has a long runway or extended stage: the artist comes close, even if the main stage and screen are at an angle. In a side seat, the higher tier often shows the whole stage more easily than the lower one. Several sources[5][6][9]

• Floor names differ between maps: many ticket sites and fans call the lower fixed tier (sections 1-22) '1st floor' and the upper tier (sections 23-52) '2nd floor', while the official map calls them 2F and 3F. Go by section number, not floor name. Several sources[6][10][11][12]
• Stage layout changes everything: with a one-sided (end) stage the sections at both ends next to the stage become side or restricted-view seats; a 360-degree center stage removes most of those and adds thousands of seats. Check the seat map for your specific show. Several sources[2][3][5][13]
• Floor seats are closest to the stage, but the floor is flat (no rake), so a tall person in front can block your view, especially further back. Several sources[5][6][12]
• From the upper tier, artists look small; you watch the screens and the overall staging. Bring binoculars or opera glasses if you want faces. Several sources[6][12]
• With an end stage, the upper-tier sections nearest the stage on either side (around 24-26 and 41-43) are side or restricted views; they depend heavily on whether extra screens are hung. Several sources[5][12][14]
• With an end stage, the lower-tier end sections (1, 2, 14, 15) are usually sold as restricted view: you can see the stage, but you sit turned sideways and may get a stiff neck. One report[5]
• Extra restricted-view seats are sometimes released after the main ticket sale, once the final stage design is fixed. Their exact view varies by show. One report[5]

• Nearest subway: Olympic Park Station (Lines 5 and 9), Exit 3 or Exit 4, then about a 7-minute walk. The nearest park entrances are East Gate 2 and North Gate 2. Several sources[10][15]
• There are six entrance gates around the dome (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3), each next to particular seat blocks. Check the gate on your ticket or in the show notice; walking around the round building to the wrong side takes time. One report[10][13]
• After the show, Olympic Park Station and its taxi line get very crowded. Hanseong Baekje (Line 9, about 20 min walk) or Mongchontoseong (Line 8, about 23 min walk) are alternatives. One report[15]

• Toilets inside get crowded around entry and intermission, so use toilets outside the hall first and bring tissues. Lockers are at Olympic Park Station. One fan says the toilets at the far ends of the side sections clear fastest. One report[6][15]

Capacity by stage setup (approx.)

The same venue holds very different numbers depending on how the stage is built. These are official figures and reported examples, not the seat count for your show.

How sections are numbered

The stage is at the front with the floor in the middle, and the center block F1–F3 behind the floor. On the left are A1–A4, B1, B2 and G; on the right D1, D2, E1–E4 and H. B and D are the inner blocks beside the floor; A and E are the outer blocks, which fans list as 2nd-floor seats. G and H sit right next to the stage.

• On the 2nd-floor side blocks, the back blocks (A4/E4) feel far but show the whole staging, while the blocks nearer the stage (A2/E2) are closer to the artist but weaker for the full stage. One report[5]

• Block names can differ between the official map (center block F1-F3) and some ticket maps (center block C1-C3, with front rows counted as 1st floor and back rows as 2nd floor). Check your show's own seat map. Several sources[6][7]
• Very low front rows of the side blocks can sit below stage height, so tall people in front partly block the view (one fan found B1 row 7 better than row 5). One report[4]
• G and H, the blocks right beside the stage (near GATE 1 and GATE 4), are restricted-view seats. They are close to the artist but give poor sightlines to the whole stage. One report[5][6]
• Seats near the front of B1 are close to a speaker stack, so expect loud and somewhat lopsided sound there. One report[4]

• Ground-floor entrances are GATE 1 (left), GATE 2-3 (center, behind the F block) and GATE 4 (right); 2nd-floor seats use GATE 5-8. Nearest subway is Olympic Park Station Exit 3, about 10 minutes (600 m) on foot. Several sources[3][6]
• Standing floor (show-dependent): each standing zone has its own waiting area and you enter in ticket-number order. The view depends on your spot and on whether the stage has a runway. One report[3]

• Toilets inside get very crowded; use those outside the hall beforehand and bring tissues. Lockers are at Olympic Park Station. One report[3]

Capacity by stage setup (approx.)

The same venue holds very different numbers depending on how the stage is built. These are official figures and reported examples, not the seat count for your show.

How sections are numbered

On the official sports map the stands are four zones, numbered clockwise from the 9 o'clock side: W1, N1, E1 and S1. Concert seat maps use their own section numbers instead; fans mention 2nd-floor sections in the 30s and 40s (such as 31, 33, 37, 38 and 41). The numbering can change from show to show.

• There is a railing in front of the first row of the 2nd floor, but reviewers say it does not block the view (section 33). One report[7]

• The floor layout changes per show: the 1st-floor seats retract, so the floor may be all standing, part standing, or seated. Check your show's map before assuming where 'floor' or '1st floor' is. Several sources[1][2][5]
• Standing floor: closest to the stage but flat, so shorter fans can be blocked. The back fence line is a calmer option with more room. One report[2]
• Some front rows of 2nd-floor side sections (e.g. section 41 in one show) can have part of the stage hidden by structures when the artist is at center stage. This is configuration-dependent. One report[2]

• Nearest subway is Olympic Park Station (Lines 5 and 9), Exit 3, a very short walk; the nearest park entrance is East Gate 2. Taxi lines at the station are long after shows. Several sources[1][5]
• Audience entrances are gates 2-1 to 2-5 (around the 9, 10, 12, 2 and 3 o'clock positions); the 1-x gates are for VIP, staff and players. Check your ticket or the show notice for your gate. One report[1]