The limitations of a small city with a population of 480,000! Pohang, the first time since the average number of paid spectators exceeded 10,000 in home games in 2025 season
Nov 25, 2025
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Pohang recorded 1,0572 paid spectators in the home game against Jeonbuk Hyundai held at Pohang Steel Yard on the 22nd, achieving a home game of the 2025 season '10,000 on average (1,0248, 71.8% of the total number of seats)." It is the first record in the club's history since the K-League began counting paid spectators in 2018. In particular, this record is meaningful in that it is an achievement that goes beyond the limits of small-town clubs. The population of Pohang City was 488,963 as of October 2025, demonstrating the high ratio of spectators to the population, proving once again the aspect of 'Football City Pohang'.
Pohang Steelyard is the first dedicated stadium in the K League that opened in 1990. The club has continued to push for major environmental improvements in recent years to supplement its aging facilities and enhance the fan experience. Last year, table and deck seats were newly established and Skybox was renewed. This year, convenience facilities such as toilets, medical offices, and feeding rooms were greatly supplemented along with the expansion of F&B stores in the stadium. These changes led to improved fan satisfaction, which naturally supported increased attendance.
The Pohang Steelers marketing team said, `The biggest reason fans visit the stadium is good games and good experiences after all. The club has been continuously improving the stadium environment to get closer to the fans, and I'm glad that the efforts are bearing fruit.'"We will continue to move forward with Pohang to grow with the fans as a true soccer city in the future."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
