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"Pohang Steel Yard Fully Renovated": Grass Replacement and Fan Store Expansion... A Completely Transformed Venue Welcomes Jeonbuk

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Park Jaeho

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The newly renovated Steel Yard ahead of K League's second-half home opener. /Photo=Pohang Steelers
The newly renovated Steel Yard ahead of K League's second-half home opener. /Photo=Pohang Steelers

K League 1 club Pohang Steelers has completed the expansion of spectator convenience facilities and improvements to the stadium environment at its home ground, Pohang Steel Yard.

Pohang is set to host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in a Round 20 match of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2026' at Pohang Steel Yard on the 25th. Ahead of their first home game of the second half, the club announced on the 22nd that it has comprehensively reorganized spectator convenience facilities and overall stadium operational environments.

First, the official merchandise store 'Steel Store N,' located in the North Gate Plaza, has been renovated and reopened. The store space has been expanded to approximately twice its original size, and customer flow paths have been improved. The store will operate from three hours before kickoff on match days and has introduced an on-site queue registration system via kiosks. A separate on-site uniform marking booth has also been set up in the plaza opposite the store. For the match on the 25th, the club will hold a promotional event offering discounts on training apparel and distributing photo cards to customers who make purchases of 20,000 won or more to commemorate the store's renovation.

The 'Ticket Office N' and unmanned ticketing machines have also been relocated opposite the store. The number of unmanned ticketing machines has increased from five to eight, including one barrier-free kiosk equipped with a wheelchair-accessible ramp for persons with disabilities. This move disperses traffic flow among the ticket office, MD store, and entry gates, reducing congestion.

'Steel Store N,' which sells official Pohang Steelers merchandise. /Photo=Pohang Steelers
'Steel Store N,' which sells official Pohang Steelers merchandise. /Photo=Pohang Steelers

Inside the stadium, a new neutral zone called 'All Fan Zone' has been established in accordance with revisions to Korea Professional Football League regulations. This area allows fans of home teams, away teams, and third-party clubs to sit side by side and watch the match regardless of which team they support. The All Fan Zone is accessible through a dedicated S-gate entrance and is assigned to sections S3–S5 on the first floor and S23–S25 on the second floor.

The ground's grass has also been completely replaced. With support from parent company POSCO Pohang Steel Works, Pohang completed sand replacement and planting of new grass varieties during a 10-game away streak and the K League break period. Artificial turf has been installed around the perimeter of the field to improve maintenance efficiency and enhance the overall appearance.

Meanwhile, Pohang home game tickets can be booked through the club's official website and Ticket Link.

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