⚾ 2025 KBO Baseball Schedule – A Data-Driven Guide for Global Fans
Baseball in South Korea is more than just a sport – it’s a festival. Every spring, fans eagerly await the KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) League opening day. In 2025, the league once again promises excitement, drama, and record-breaking crowds. This post is designed for international fans who want to follow the 2025 KBO season schedule, with insights into attendance trends, playoffs, and ticketing tips.
📅 2025 KBO Regular Season Schedule
The regular season kicks off on March 29, 2025 and runs until September 28, 2025. Like recent years, 10 teams will play 144 games each, split between home and away. The KBO All-Star Game is set for July 19, hosted at Daegu’s Lions Park.
- Opening Day: March 29, 2025 (Saturday)
- All-Star Game: July 19, 2025 (Saturday) at Daegu Lions Park
- Regular Season Finale: September 28, 2025 (Sunday)
The KBO has increased weekend matchups to attract more fans, allowing families and international visitors to enjoy games more easily.
🔥 2025 KBO Postseason Schedule
After the regular season, the KBO postseason – known as “Autumn Baseball” in Korea – begins. This is when excitement peaks, with fans packing stadiums and ticketing battles heating up.
| Stage | Format | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Round | Best of 2 | Oct 5 – Oct 6, 2025 |
| Semi-Playoffs | Best of 5 | Oct 8 – Oct 14, 2025 |
| Playoffs | Best of 5 | Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2025 |
| Korea Series | Best of 7 | Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2025 |
That means October 5 marks the start of the postseason, with the Korea Series potentially running until November 1.
📊 2024 Attendance Data and 2025 Outlook
To understand what to expect in 2025, let’s look at last year’s numbers. The 2024 KBO season attracted 9.25 million fans, the highest attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attendance Trends
- 2022: ~7.2 million fans
- 2023: ~8.6 million fans
- 2024: ~9.25 million fans
- 2025 (expected): 10 million+
This upward trend suggests that the KBO could finally enter the 10 million attendance era in 2025. Popular teams like the LG Twins, Doosan Bears, and SSG Landers often sell out within minutes.
📈 Search Trends & Fan Interest
Online data shows what fans are most curious about. According to Naver Data Lab and Google Trends, these were the most-searched baseball-related terms in Korea during 2024:
- Autumn Baseball Schedule
- KBO Playoff Ticketing
- Korea Series Tickets
- 2025 KBO Opening Day
- Tips for Stadium Attendance
Search volume for “KBO postseason tickets” rose by 15% year-over-year, proving the rising hype around playoff games.
🎟️ Ticketing Tips for International Fans
If you’re a foreigner planning to attend KBO games, especially the postseason, be prepared: tickets sell out in seconds. Here’s how to improve your chances:
- Check official ticketing platforms (Ticketlink, Interpark, team websites).
- Log in at least 10 minutes before sales open.
- Use both PC and mobile simultaneously.
- Register payment details in advance.
- Refresh often to catch cancellation tickets.
Some clubs also provide English-friendly ticketing pages. Alternatively, local Korean friends or travel agencies can help secure seats.
💡 Checklist for Game Day
- Fan Gear: Team jersey, towel, cheer sticks.
- Food & Drinks: Check stadium rules (some allow outside snacks).
- Transport: Subways and buses are best; check last train schedules.
- Mobile Ticket: Bring a power bank for your phone.
Korean baseball culture is unique. Expect organized cheering led by cheerleaders, songs for every player, and a stadium atmosphere closer to a concert than a typical baseball game.
📌 Conclusion
The 2025 KBO season starts on March 29 and could run until November 1 with the Korea Series. With growing attendance and global interest, this season may break records both in stadiums and online.
Whether you’re a local fan or an international visitor, 2025 is the perfect year to experience the passion of Korean baseball. ⚾🔥
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