On Saturday, September 19, 2026, “TMA (THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS) 2026” comes to the Busan Asiad Main Stadium — its first time in Busan. This guide is for anyone heading to the venue for TMA or any other big concert or awards show: how to get there from each part of the city, and how to beat the packed crowds after the show, from an editor who has lived in Busan ★
🎤 TMA 2026 Busan — at a glance
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Venue: Busan Asiad Main Stadium (nearest = Subway Line 3, “Sports Complex” Station)
Scale: ~50,000 capacity / first time in Busan (first Korea edition in 3 years)
Lineup and tickets will be announced in stages — we’ll post updates as they’re confirmed.
※ On big-event days the area sees heavy traffic, taxi shortages, and full hotels, so book transfers and accommodation early.
About Busan Asiad Main Stadium (Venue Overview)
📌 Hotels around Busan sell out fast on these dates. Check availability early — cancellations and rooms in nearby areas open up regularly.
Basics: Using Busan’s Subway
★ Helpful things to have ★
① A Korean map app
•NAVER Map or Kakao Map — Google Maps does NOT work well for transit in Korea
② A transit card
•WOWPASS or T-money (both tap-to-ride on every subway line and bus)
How to Get to Asiad Main Stadium
Asiad Main Stadium is about a 15-minute walk from Sports Complex Station on Subway Line 3. Subway is the simplest and most reliable way to get there.
Heavy traffic is expected on show days — subway is much safer than buses or taxis.
From Seomyeon → Yeonsan → Sports Complex
Take Subway Line 1, then transfer to Line 3 at Yeonsan Station.
From Busan Station → Yeonsan → Sports Complex
Take Subway Line 1, then transfer to Line 3 at Yeonsan Station.
From Haeundae → Suyeong → Sports Complex
Take Subway Line 2, then transfer to Line 3 at Suyeong Station.
From Sasang → Deokcheon → Sports Complex
Take Subway Line 2, then transfer to Line 3 at Deokcheon Station.
From Songjeong → Geoje → Sports Complex
Take the Donghae Line, then transfer to Subway Line 3 at Geoje Station.
From Station to Stadium
Sports Complex Station Exit 9 → Asiad Main Stadium
It’s a 13-minute walk from Exit 9 of Sports Complex Station (Line 3). The path is a straight line, and on show days you’ll be in a steady stream of fellow attendees — you won’t get lost.
Sajik Station Exit 1 → Asiad Main Stadium
From the next station over — Sajik Station Exit 1, about a 25-minute walk. Great for avoiding crowds after the show (covered in detail below).
Post-Show Crowds & Escape Routes
At past major concerts (the 2022 Busan show and a 2019 event), fans reported that Sports Complex Station became so packed they couldn’t reach the ticket gate, and it took 2+ hours to get back to Seomyeon Station. Big shows can bring similar crowds, so plan your escape route in advance!
“Take your time — don’t rush” is also a very valid strategy.
【Recommended ★】① Sajik Station → Yeonsan → Seomyeon direction
Board at Sajik Station — one stop before Sports Complex. It’s about a 25-minute walk from the stadium, but you board before Sports Complex Station fills up. Especially recommended if you’re heading to Seomyeon or Busan Station.
② Gyodae Station → Seomyeon / Busan Station direction
About a 33-minute walk from the stadium — longer, but a hidden route where you may actually get a seat. Especially good for long rides back to Busan Station or Nampo.
③ Yeonsan Station → Seomyeon direction
Walk directly to Yeonsan Station. Line 1 runs frequently, so Yeonsan is unlikely to overflow. Good for short rides like back to Seomyeon.
④ Donghae Line Geoje Station → Bujeon (Seomyeon) direction
About a 25-minute walk from the stadium — relatively close, but the Donghae Line has very few trains per hour. If you’re headed toward Songjeong, walking directly to Geoje Station is the move.
⑤ Geoje Station → Deokcheon / Sasang direction
Heading toward Deokcheon or Sasang? Boarding at Geoje Station lets you get on the train before it fills up at Sports Complex Station.
⑥ 【NOT recommended】Walking from Stadium to Seomyeon
Stadium to Seomyeon Station is 4.7 km / about 1h 16min on foot. We don’t recommend walking long stretches alone at night — please don’t try it.
What to Watch For: Lessons from Past Big Concerts at This Venue ★
The 2022 “Yet To Come in BUSAN” was a free special concert held to promote Busan’s 2030 World Expo bid. Because of that, it was run by the city government rather than the usual concert promoter, and ticket exchange ended up taking 2 to 2.5+ hours for many fans.
Paid commercial tours usually run much more smoothly — but the venue is the same, so it’s still worth knowing what went wrong last time.
① The ticket exchange location was hard to find.
Exchange happened in a sprawling outdoor space next to the auxiliary stadium with poor signage, leading to fans circling the venue trying to find it. Lines stretched hundreds of meters and folded back on themselves. Staff gave inconsistent directions and some couldn’t communicate in English.
② Name-order confusion (a major issue for non-Korean fans).
Tickets were sorted alphabetically into booths based on the first 3 letters of the INTERPARK registration name. Some fans registered “Family Last Name first” (YAMADA TARO → YAM), others “First Name first” (TARO YAMADA → TAR), so many people lined up at the wrong booth. Staff flipping through tickets one by one made it worse.
③ Heat exhaustion from long outdoor waits.
Even in October daytime temperatures felt like summer. With no shade or water for 2+ hours, many fans needed to sit down.
④ A single entry/exit choke point.
The entry gate, food booths, and ticket exchange all funneled into one entrance — with 50,000 people trying to come and go at once. Some fans missed the start of the show.
Busan in September can still be hot — near 30°C / 86°F by day — and rain is possible.
Check the forecast, arrive early, look after yourself, and have the best time at the event ★
🏨 Still don’t have a hotel?
Even when central Busan is full, rooms often open up in nearby areas like Dongnae or even Ulsan. Last-minute cancellations happen too — check back regularly.
Where to Go Around the Venue & the City
Since you’re already in Busan, make the most of your time before and after the event with some sightseeing and great local food ★ A good place to start:
👉 Busan’s 20 Best Things to Do for First-Time Visitors
Enjoy your event in Busan — have the best time ★
TMA 2026 Busan — Access FAQ
Where is the TMA 2026 venue?
Busan Asiad Main Stadium (부산아시아드주경기장 / 344 World Cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan). The nearest stop is “Sports Complex” Station on Subway Line 3.
When is TMA 2026?
Saturday, September 19, 2026. It’s the first time TMA is held in Busan.
Nearest station and how to get there?
“Sports Complex” Station on Subway Line 3 is the nearest. For routes from Seomyeon, Busan Station, Haeundae, Sasang and other areas, see the “How to Get to Asiad Main Stadium” section above.
How do I avoid the post-show crowds?
See “Post-Show Crowds & Escape Routes” above for station-by-station alternatives. Boarding one stop early (Sajik or Geoje) is the most effective trick.
Anything to watch for on the day?
On big-event days taxis are hard to catch and roads get congested, so the subway plus a pre-booked airport transfer is the safe bet. See the Busan trip and concert prep checklist for booking ahead.
