The 2026 KBO League set a new attendance record, attracting 12,775,551 fans over the regular season, surpassing last year's record of 12,312,519. This milestone was achieved on the final day of the regular season, with sellout crowds at three stadiums.
On October 12, the last games of the regular season were held at Seoul's Jamsil Stadium (capacity 23,750), Daegu's Samsung Lions Park (24,000), and Gwangju's Kia Champions Field (25,000), all of which were filled to capacity, marking a spectacular conclusion to the season.
In terms of individual team performance, the Samsung Lions became the first team in KBO history to surpass 1.7 million fans, finishing the season with 1,717,050 attendees. Meanwhile, the Doosan Bears, playing their final regular season game at Jamsil Stadium before its demolition, also achieved a historic milestone by drawing over 1.5 million fans (1,507,522).
This season's success was reflected across the league, with seven out of ten teams setting their own attendance records. The kt wiz, who secured a direct spot in the Korean Series, were among those benefiting from the overall surge in fan engagement. Additionally, all eight teams exceeded 1 million in total attendance, showcasing the explosive ticket sales that have driven three consecutive years of record-breaking attendance in professional baseball.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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