Seoul World Cup Stadium Seat Guide 2026: Best Views

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⚽ I'm Choo Ji-yoon! :)

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:: Coupang Play Series ::

🏟️ Seoul World Cup Stadium Seats & Views 🏟️​

📑 Table of Contents
01	Coupang Play Series Ticket Prices: Past vs. Present
02	Must-Know Info Before Booking
03	Seoul World Cup Stadium Seats & Views
04	My Personal Seat Recommendations

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The wait is over! The 2026 Coupang Play Series

schedule and ticket prices have finally been released! ⚽

This year, giants like Manchester City

and Atletico Madrid are heading back to South Korea.

But looking at the ticket prices...

Whoa...

Compared to last year's Tottenham vs. Newcastle match,

or the previous Man City vs. Atletico Madrid clash,

prices have definitely gone up.

Now, the big question is:

"Which seat should I actually book?" 🤔

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01. Coupang Play Series

Ticket Price Comparison

Let's break down how much they've increased

by comparing past Coupang Play Series

ticket prices side-by-side.

🎟 Past Coupang Play Series Price Comparison

​	2023 Man City vs. Atletico Madrid	2025 Tottenham vs. Newcastle	2026 Man City vs. Atletico Madrid
Premium A	~$320	~$320	~$352
Premium B	~$288	~$288	~$320
Premium C	~$256	~$256	~$288
1st Class A	~$205	~$205	~$250
1st Class B	~$179	~$179	~$224
1st Class C	~$154	~$154	~$198
2nd Class A	~$115	~$115	~$160
2nd Class B	~$90	~$90	~$128
2nd Class C	~$77	~$77	~$96
3rd Class A	~$45	~$45	~$64
3rd Class B	~$26	~$26	~$38
Wheelchair Accessible	~$19	~$19	~$38

Even considering the big-name teams involved,

prices stayed the same from 2023 to 2025.

But for 2026, we are seeing a jump of anywhere from ~$13 to ~$45.

That's a pretty hefty hike, right? 😱

I actually worked as a media staff member during last year's series.

And as a passionate, 21-year veteran fan of FC Seoul😎,

I've sat in almost every corner of Sangam Stadium.

Based on my experience, I'm here to give you the ultimate guide to

Seoul World Cup Stadium seat views!!

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02. Essential Info Before Booking

First things first: the booking schedule

for the 2026 Coupang Play Series!

This year's matches will take place on:

📅 Wednesday, August 5 at 20:00

Team K League vs. Manchester City

📅 Sunday, August 9 at 20:00

Manchester City vs. Atletico Madrid

These are the two epic showdowns!

Ticket booking opens on Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22,

split into Presale and General Sale.

Presale is available for Sports Pass subscribers,

and the General Sale is open to all Wow Members.

You can book exclusively through the Coupang Play mobile app.

Open Training tickets go on sale the same day,

so if you're interested in watching the players warm up,

definitely try to snag those too!

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03. Seoul World Cup Stadium Seats & Views

While I usually hang out in the FC Seoul supporters' section,

I'll walk you through the various seat views

around Sangam World Cup Stadium

based on my 20 years of matchday experiences!

As a reminder, all of this year's Coupang Play Series games—

Team K League vs. Manchester City

and Manchester City vs. Atletico Madrid—

will be held at the iconic

Seoul World Cup Stadium (Sangam).

The first letter of the section refers to East, West, South, and North (EWSN),

and the following letters categorize the rows from A to Z,

so keep that in mind when looking at the map!

Keep in mind that there are sections I haven't personally sat in

(and some where I couldn't snap a photo, sorry! 😭),

and camera zoom can make things look slightly different,

so please use this as a general guide! 😀

For your convenience, I've listed them

in order of my personal recommendations for each tier! =)

Premium A

W-D

✔ Pros: You can watch the players up close,

from their entrance all the way to their exit!

✔ Cons: Corner kicks on the opposite side

can be hard to see, blocked by the team bench

W-C

✔ Pros: As expected, fantastic views of the players

✔ Cons: Occasional blind spots can happen

due to the bench blocking the action

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W-B

✔ Pros: Highly recommended if your favorite

players are full-backs or wingers!

✔ Cons: Play on the far side of the pitch

can be a bit hard to follow

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Premium B

W-J

✔ Pros: Fewer view obstructions than Premium A,

and you still get a pretty close-up

view of the players!

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W-M

✔ Pros: Same great views as W-J, and

highly recommended for away team fans!

✔ Cons: It's a slightly longer walk

from the subway station

W-B

✔ Pros: Great overall view of the match

✔ Cons: Slightly angled towards the corner

Premium C

✔ Pros: Absolutely the best view

for taking in the whole game at once

✔ Cons: Players might not come over

as much compared to the W seats

1st Class A

Highly recommend E seats over W-A or H

1st Class B

Similar to W seats

1st Class C

E-P

✔ Pros: You get a fantastic, clear

overall view of the game

✔ Cons: Might trigger a tiny bit

of fear of heights

2nd Class A

E-Q

✔ Pros: Much more budget-friendly than

W-Q to V, despite having the exact same view

✔ Cons: You might feel a bit detached

from the close-up player action

2nd Class B

N-D

✔ Pros: You can cheer together

with fellow home team fans!

The closer to the front you are, the view is slightly blocked,

but you get the ultimate pitch-side energy

✔ Cons: Large waving flags

might block your view sometimes,

and you'll be standing and chanting the whole game

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S-C

✔ Pros: Same as N-C

✔ Cons: Same as N-C

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N-C

✔ Pros: Same as N-D

✔ Cons: For some reason, I always find myself

drawn more towards the W seats...

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N-E

✔ Pros: Although it's slightly to the side,

Great view of the match,

and you can get slightly away

from the hardcore supporters...

✔ Cons: Same as N-C

N-B

✔ Pros: Same as N-C

✔ Cons: Same as N-C

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Category 2 Class C

N-E

✔ Pros: Same as Category 1 N-E

✔ Cons: Just slightly further than N-E

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N-F

✔ Pros: Even though it's on the side,

you get a great view of the pitch,

and you can clearly see the players taking corner kicks

✔ Cons: It is on the side, sadly T_T

N-A

✔ Pros: Same as N-F

✔ Cons: Same as N-F

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Category 3 Class A

✔ Pros: Probably the most spacious and quiet ^^;

✔ Cons: High up and on the side,

so it's probably the least popular area...

Category 3 Class B

N-L

✔ Pros: Feels like playing a football video game,

excellent view of team tactics, very comfortable

✔ Cons: If you have a fear of heights,

it might feel a bit scary

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N-K

✔ Pros: Same as N-L

✔ Cons: Same as N-L

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Wheelchair Accessible Seats

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Not for Sale

W-L

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04. My Personal Seat Recommendations If You Are Booking

While I do enjoy joining in on the chanting,

I absolutely love that incredible feeling

of watching the ball fly straight into the net

from right behind the goal,

which is why I often prefer the goal-line sections!

My go-to sections are usually

N-E and W-J.

When I was younger, it had to be the front row right behind the goal!!!

But these days, I'd rather avoid massive crowds... 🫠

Here is my subjective checklist

for choosing the best seats at Sangam Stadium:

✔ If you want an up-close view of the players:

W-B~F, E-C~F

✔ If you want a full view of the pitch:

E-D~E, W-S~T, E-N~P

✔ Best seats for taking great photos:

W-B~F, N-E, S-B

✔ Best seats to join the chanting/cheering:

N-C~D, S-C~D

✔ Most budget-friendly seats:

N-M~J, S-M~J

I highly recommend picking your seats

based on your goals!

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Seoul World Cup Stadium is

a massive arena with over 66,000 seats,

and the atmosphere feels a bit different

depending on which section you choose.

Naturally, the higher the ticket price,

the better view you'll get 😔

Still, since ticket prices for a single match

can be quite an investment,

I hope this helps you find the absolute

best value-for-money seat for your trip!

▶ Go to book tickets on Coupang Play

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