KIA Playoff Fever Heats Up... Gwangju Offers Shuttle Buses and Street Performances for Fans' Ride Home

Games 3 and 4 against Samsung at Champions Field on Oct. 29-30
Downtown street performances, plus information on local restaurants and tourist attractions

A shuttle bus will take spectators from KIA Tigers’ home playoff games in Gwangju to Gwangju Songjeong Station after the games, while street performances will be held at major transportation hubs and downtown.

Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City said on Oct. 28 that it would provide transportation, cultural and tourism support for the home games of the 2026 KBO postseason playoffs, which will be held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Oct. 29 and 30.

Provided by Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City.

After advancing past the semi-playoffs, the KIA Tigers will face the Samsung Lions, who finished second in the regular season, in a best-of-five series for a place in the Korean Series. In Gwangju, Game 3 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Game 4 for 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30.

First, a "Moonlight Alliance Shuttle Bus" service will operate to help visiting spectators get home. Ten 45-seat buses will depart from Champions Field after the games, stop at Gwangju Bus Terminal, and continue one-way to KTX Gwangju Songjeong Station. Staff will be stationed at the boarding area to provide guidance and ensure safety.

Starting three hours before each game, street performances under the "Sports Culture Masil" program will be held at Gwangju Songjeong Station and May 18 Democracy Square. Moodlist, Jackpot Crew, Big Boss Marching Band, and Denny & will take part.

Tourist information centers at major transportation hubs, including Gwangju Songjeong Station and U-Square, as well as the Travelers' House and Chungjang's House, will provide information on local restaurants, traditional markets, tourist attractions, and accommodation discounts. Restaurants recommended by KIA players and tourist spots near the stadium will also be featured on the shuttle buses and online channels.

Traffic will also be managed around the stadium. Gwangju Special City plans to suspend enforcement of illegal parking on roads around the stadium from 4 p.m. until midnight on game days, and work with the police to manage traffic signals and ensure the safety of vehicles and pedestrians.

Min Hyungbae, mayor of Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, said, "We will do our utmost to provide support in every area so that both residents hoping for a KIA Tigers victory and visiting spectators can enjoy the games safely. We hope spectators visiting the stadium will also enjoy Gwangju's food and charm."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.