South Korea Sports Events
Professional sports in South Korea are led by football and baseball in popularity, supplemented by basketball, volleyball, and golf.
Football in South Korea operates under the K League, which is the country’s top-tier football competition. Its structure consists of K League 1 and K League 2. Notable teams include FC Seoul, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and Ulsan Hyundai FC, with the Korean FA Cup serving as a major knockout tournament.
Baseball enjoys a massive following, with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) League providing the premier platform for the sport. The league features teams such as the Doosan Bears, Samsung Lions, and SK Wyverns. The season culminates in the Korean Series, which determines the national champion.
Basketball centres around the Korean Basketball League (KBL), where teams like the Seoul SK Knights and Anyang KGC compete for supremacy. The Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL) showcases top-level women's talent.
Volleyball in South Korea operates through the V-League, which features both men’s and women's competitions. Teams like the Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Bluefangs and Hyundai Hillstate are amongst the prominent clubs.
Golf is also popoular, with numerous professional men's and women's tours including the The Korean Open and the LPGA of Korea Tour that exhibit both local and international talent.
Additionally, the country has a vibrant esports scene, with professional leagues for games like League of Legends and StarCraft, boasting teams such as T1 and Gen.G eSports.
