Daejeon City Secures Popular Baseball Entertainment

Daejeon City is accelerating its efforts to become a leading “special baseball city” by hosting the second season of Fireworks Baseball 2, a popular real baseball entertainment program. A tripartite agreement was signed on March 13th with Studio C1 and Kukdae to bring the program back and secure priority utilize of Hanbat Baseball Stadium.

Key Players in the Agreement

The signing ceremony included Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo, Studio C1 producer Jang Si-won and Kukdae chairman Kim Won-seok. The organizations have committed to collaborative efforts in producing and operating Fireworks Baseball 2 and promoting the city.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Daejeon City: Will support administrative procedures, including rental of Hanbat Baseball Stadium and its facilities.
• Studio C1: Will handle the planning, production, filming, and content operation of Fireworks Baseball 2, as well as collaborate on city brand promotion.
• Kukdae: Will manage stadium operations, inter-agency schedule coordination, and on-site management.

What is ‘Fireworks Baseball 2’?

Fireworks Baseball 2 pits retired legendary players against top high school, college, and independent teams from across the nation. The program is streamed on Studio C1’s platform.

The 2026 season will feature players selected through open recruitment, with Hanbat Baseball Stadium serving as the primary venue.

Boosting Daejeon’s Baseball Ecosystem

City officials anticipate that Fireworks Baseball 2 will build upon last year’s success, attracting baseball fans and boosting tourism. Daejeon City also plans to leverage this attraction to strengthen its overall baseball ecosystem, connecting youth, recreational, and professional levels of the sport.

“With the good performance of the Hanwha Eagles, the hosting of the KBO All-Star Game, the establishment of the Ryu Hyun-jin Cup’s excellent middle school baseball tournament, and the hosting of ‘Fireworks Baseball 2,’ Daejeon is establishing itself as a special baseball city in name and reality.”

Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo

Hanbat Baseball Stadium: A Historic Venue

Opened in 1964, Hanbat Baseball Stadium is a landmark representing the history of baseball in Daejeon. The city is expanding its use to include a variety of baseball content, youth programs, sports competitions, and national events.

FAQ

What is ‘Fireworks Baseball 2’?

It’s a real baseball entertainment program featuring retired legendary players competing against high school, college, and independent teams.

Where will ‘Fireworks Baseball 2’ be filmed?

Primarily at Hanbat Baseball Stadium in Daejeon City.

Who are the key partners in bringing ‘Fireworks Baseball 2’ to Daejeon?

Daejeon City, Studio C1, and Kukdae.