Get Ready to Cheer: KBO Baseball Guide

The LG Twins, one of Seoul’s three professional baseball teams, have played at Jamsil Baseball Stadium since 1990. Backed by LG Corporation, they boast a dedicated fanbase known for their booming chants, synchronized cheers, and unwavering loyalty. After nearly three decades of waiting, the Twins reclaimed KBO glory in 2023, adding a long-awaited third championship to their titles from 1990 and 1994. Now, their fans eagerly await another miracle run in 2025.

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The Doosan Bears, one of Seoul’s three professional baseball teams, call Jamsil district home. Since their founding in 1982, the Doosan Group-operated Bears have dominated the KBO League, winning more championships than any other team and creating countless legendary moments. Though they've experienced a recent dip in performance, their devoted fanbase remains hopeful for another championship run. The team has a unique beer heritage, originally named the “OB Bears” until 1999, reflecting Doosan’s ownership of Korea’s popular OB Beer brand (before AB InBev's acquisition). Imagine that, a baseball powerhouse fueled by a beer company! Visitors will also enjoy seeing Cheolwoong, the team's energetic bear mascot who entertains fans throughout games at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

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The KIA Tigers, based in Gwangju, are the most decorated team in KBO history with 12 Korean Series titles. Known for their fierce pitching and strategic hitting, they boast a loyal fanbase that packs the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. Watching the Tigers means experiencing baseball tradition and relentless energy.

Formerly known as the SK Wyverns, the SSG Landers are based in Incheon and have quickly re-established themselves as top contenders. With recent championships and modern Incheon SSG Landers Field, fans enjoy high-tech experiences paired with powerhouse performances.

The NC Dinos from Changwon are one of the KBO’s younger teams, founded in 2011, yet already won their first Korean Series in 2020. Their dynamic roster and passionate fans make Changwon NC Park a must-see for baseball lovers.

Based in Daejeon, the Hanwha Eagles have faced challenging seasons but are famous for their incredibly devoted fans who show unwavering support through thick and thin. A visit to Hanwha Life Eagles Park is all about loyalty and hopeful underdog stories.

The Lotte Giants in Busan are famed for having the most passionate baseball city in Korea. Games at Sajik Baseball Stadium often turn into giant festivals with fans waving orange bags and dancing to live DJs. Truly baseball as a party!

Playing in Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, the Kiwoom Heroes are Korea’s only team with a full dome stadium, perfect for rain or shine baseball. Known for developing young stars, their games showcase future KBO legends.

KT Wiz from Suwon were established in 2013 and already clinched their first Korean Series title in 2021. Young, exciting, and building a solid fan culture, they’re quickly becoming a powerhouse to watch.