In the summer of 2025, FC Barcelona’s Asia Tour match in Korea, which is set to capture the attention of football fans worldwide, will be coming to domestic football fans.
On June 16, at 10:00 a.m. local time, FC Barcelona announced the 'FC Barcelona 2025 Asia Tour Edition' via the club’s official website and Instagram account.
Promotional poster announcing FC Barcelona team's visit to Korea to play matches in Seoul and Daegu.
This tour marks FC Barcelona’s first visit to Korea in 15 years, and as the world’s top team that recently achieved a domestic treble by winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, anticipation among football fans has reached new heights.
FC Barcelona will visit Korea with a world-class squad that has drawn global attention this season, including Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, and is expected to showcase the essence of spectacular football to Korean fans.
On July 31 at 8:00 p.m., FC Barcelona will face FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium, and on August 4 at 8:00 p.m., they will play against Daegu FC at Daegu Stadium.
TV Chosun will exclusively broadcast the matches on television, while Disney+ will provide an exclusive live stream via its online video service, allowing domestic fans to enjoy FC Barcelona’s matches vividly from anywhere.
Tickets for on-site viewing will go on sale through NOL Ticket (Interpark) starting June 23.
With final approval from the Korea Football Association and the Asian Football Confederation confirmed, Daegu City plans to carry out comprehensive preparations for the event, including turf planting and maintenance at Daegu Stadium, renovations of aging facilities such as spectator stands and locker rooms, and the establishment of safety, traffic, and crowd management measures for match day.
Kim Jeonggi, Acting Mayor of Daegu, stated, "The summer nights in Daegu are expected to become even hotter with the match between the world’s best football club, FC Barcelona, and Daegu FC," adding, "Daegu City will make thorough preparations to ensure the successful hosting of the event."
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