K League 1 Teams

Gimcheon Sangmu

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Overview

Gimcheon Sangmu was founded in 2021. Its predecessor, Sangju Sangmu, had been based in Sangju until its territorial agreement expired at the end of the 2020 season and the club disbanded; the Armed Forces Athletic Corps football team then relocated to Gimcheon and relaunched under the new name.

Gimcheon Sangmu is made up of active-duty soldiers from the Armed Forces Athletic Corps, which means its roster turns over regularly — a feature that sets it apart from every other club in the league. Its home ground is Gimcheon Sports Complex.

Gimcheon Sangmu is a K League 1 professional football club based in Gimcheon. Their home stadium is Gimcheon Stadium. Gimcheon Sangmu is run by the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and is made up of active-duty soldiers doing their military service as professional footballers, so the squad rotates regularly — a distinctive setup unique among K League clubs.

Seating Guide

The K League’s only military service club, made up of professional players completing their mandatory military duty — which means the squad changes dramatically every September when players are discharged. Home seating is in the W, E, and N sections, with the S section for away fans; there’s also a “Premier Food Zone” (limited to 40 seats per game, ₩50,000 for two) that includes food-truck items and drinks. The club’s hosting agreement with Gimcheon city expires in 2026, making this the final season the team will play under the name “Gimcheon Sangmu.”

Tickets

Tickets for this club are sold through Ticketlink. Use the button below to find and book your match.

Book tickets on Ticketlink

This site is Korean-only — here's how to get through it

On the ticket site, click your desired game date.
Choose a seating zone — see the price table above for each zone.
Sign up or log in (many sites accept your passport name in English).
Pick your seat and complete the payment.
Phone verification (SMS) may not accept foreign numbers — if so, most stadiums still sell same-day tickets at the box office, as long as the game isn't sold out.

Tip: in Chrome, right-click the page and choose "Translate to English" to read button labels instantly.

Food Nearby

Around the stadium you’ll typically find simple food stalls and food trucks, and a short walk will take you into Gimcheon’s wider restaurant district. It’s a good idea to check a map app in advance for exact locations.

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Cheering Culture

Gimcheon Sangmu’s official supporters, ‘Susabulpae’ (‘undefeated even in death’), formed in July 2022 and are known for their distinctive cheering style using traditional Korean percussion instruments — drums, gongs, and janggu.

📍 Getting There

Gimcheon Stadium (김천종합운동장) · 경상북도 김천시 운동장길 1

Tap the button below to see transit and taxi directions (with fare estimates) from your current location to the stadium, via Naver Map.

💡 Insider Tips

🚌 Getting Around

Gimcheon has no subway. Take the KTX or SRT to Gimcheon(Gumi) Station, then transfer to a local bus in the 15-series (routes passing through Gimcheon Station and the bus terminal). The stadium has free parking for 2,000 vehicles.

🏨 Lodging

Within walking distance of Gimcheon-Gumi Station are Hotel Rosenia (right in front of the station), Baba Hotel Gimcheon, and Hotel Isang.

🎟️ Tickets

You can book through Ticketlink, the club’s website, or by calling the front office. Gimcheon Sangmu is a unique club whose entire roster is replaced every season, made up of players doing their military service.

💡 Insider Tips

The official supporters’ group is called “Susa Bulpae,” and in summer the club actively creates a festival atmosphere with cheerleader “Shine Girls” performances, stamp events, and giveaways of cheering sticks.

🗺️ City Pass Bundling

Near the stadium is the thousand-year-old Jikjisa Temple, founded in the Silla dynasty, along with Samyeong Daesa Park (home to the five-story wooden ‘Tower of Peace’ pagoda) just a 10-minute walk from the temple — both worth visiting before or after the match.