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| Sajik Arena | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sajik Arena |
| Native name | 사직실내체육관 |
| Location | Sajik-dong, Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea |
| Opened | 1985 |
| Owner | Busan Metropolitan City |
| Operator | Busan Sports Facilities Management |
| Capacity | 14,000 (basketball) |
| Surface | hardwood |
| Tenants | Busan KCC Egis, Busan BNK Sum, various concerts |
Sajik Arena is an indoor sporting and entertainment venue located in Sajik-dong, Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea. The arena has hosted professional basketball clubs, international volleyball tournaments, and large-scale concerts, drawing spectators from across Gyeongsangnam-do, Ulsan, Daegu, and the broader Yeongnam region. Managed by municipal authorities, the venue figures in city planning alongside facilities like Busan Asiad Main Stadium and the BEXCO convention center.
Construction of the arena began in the early 1980s amid urban development linked to the 1988 Summer Olympics preparation and regional sports promotion initiatives championed by Park Chung-hee era planners and later municipal leaders. The arena opened in 1985 during a period of infrastructure expansion that included projects such as the Busan Harbor Bridge and revitalization associated with the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympics. Over subsequent decades, Sajik Arena hosted events connected to national federations like the Korean Basketball League, the Korean Volleyball Federation, and the Korea Basketball Association. Renovations in the 2000s paralleled upgrades at venues like Jamsil Arena in Seoul and improvements for the 2002 FIFA World Cup legacy facilities. The arena evolved to accommodate touring productions by entertainment companies including SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment, as well as concerts by artists associated with K-pop agencies and international promoters.
The arena's design reflects 1980s modernist civic architecture seen in structures such as Seoul Sports Complex and municipal arenas in Daegu and Incheon. The main bowl features a hardwood playing surface suitable for tournaments sanctioned by FIBA Asia, the Asian Volleyball Confederation, and the International Skating Union when adapted for exhibitions. Seating arrangements support configurations for basketball, volleyball, boxing, and concerts, with capacity comparable to venues like Gwangju Indoor Stadium and smaller than Jamsil Indoor Stadium. Backstage areas accommodate productions managed by CJ ENM, Live Nation Korea, and touring organizers for artists managed by Big Hit Music and Starship Entertainment. The complex includes training rooms used by clubs affiliated with corporations such as KCC Corporation and institutions like Korea University and Dong-A University during intercollegiate competitions. Technical systems updated over the years incorporate lighting rigs and acoustic treatments similar to upgrades at Olympic Gymnastics Arena and multimedia scoreboards seen at Suwon KT Sonicboom home venues.
Primary sporting tenants have included professional teams from the Korean Basketball League and the Women's Korean Basketball League, alongside women's clubs in the WKBL. Corporate-backed teams linked to conglomerates such as KCC Corporation, Hyundai, Samsung Electronics, and LG Corporation have scheduled games here. The arena has hosted championship rounds for tournaments organized by the Korean Volleyball Federation, the Korea Basketball Association, and collegiate competitions under the aegis of the Korea University Sports Federation. Cultural events have ranged from concerts featuring artists from SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, HYBE Corporation, and Universal Music Group to award ceremonies by the Korean Film Council and televised broadcasts produced by KBS, MBC, and SBS. The venue also supports exhibitions and trade fairs connected to institutions like Busan International Film Festival participants and international promoters working with AXS and Live Nation affiliates.
Sajik Arena is accessible via Busan's public transit network, with connections to the Busan Metro lines and multiple city bus routes serving Dongnae Station, Busan Station, and nearby hubs connected to the KTX high-speed rail network. Road access links to major arteries such as the Gyeongbu Expressway and municipal routes used by event shuttle services coordinated with the Busan Metropolitan Government. Parking and drop-off arrangements mirror practices at venues like Busan Asiad Main Stadium and are integrated with local taxi services and ride-hailing platforms regulated in cooperation with entities tied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. For regional visitors, transfers from Gimhae International Airport and express coach terminals provide access comparable to other metropolitan arenas in South Korea.
The arena has staged notable sporting events including finals and playoff series for the Korean Basketball League and WKBL championship matches, featuring athletes who competed in multi-sport events such as the Asian Games and the Olympic Games. Concerts by headline acts from K-pop labels and international artists promoted by Live Nation drew record attendance figures rivaling shows at Jangchung Arena and Sejong Center events. The venue has hosted televised competitions broadcast by KBS, MBC, and SBS, and served as a staging ground for charity matches and exhibition games involving club teams affiliated with corporations like KCC Corporation and university select teams from Korea University and Yonsei University. Milestones include high-attendance basketball playoff games, volleyball tournament finals sanctioned by the Asian Volleyball Confederation, and large-scale concerts tied to album promotions by artists associated with HYBE and other major labels.
Category:Sports venues in Busan Category:Indoor arenas in South Korea Category:Basketball venues in South Korea