Ulsan Wales Futures League Baseball Set to Launch at Munsu Stadium
Ulsan, South Korea – The newly established Ulsan Wales professional baseball team is preparing for its inaugural season in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) Futures League, with its home games scheduled to be played at Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium. The team’s first game is slated for 6:30 PM on April 20th against the Lotte Giants.
Ulsan Wales in the Southern League
Ulsan Wales has been assigned to the Southern League, alongside the KT Wiz, NC Dinos, Lotte Giants, Samsung Lions, and KIA Tigers. Previously part of the Southern League, the Sangmu Phoenix has been moved to the Northern League, joining the Hanwha Eagles, LG Twins, SSG Landers, Doosan Bears, and Goyang Heroes. [Source: The Chosun Ilbo]
Game Schedule and Times
The 2026 regular season will consist of 121 games per team, totaling 726 games. Ulsan Wales will host a total of 61 games at Munsu Baseball Stadium, including 43 against Southern League opponents and 18 against Northern (Inter) League teams. Home games will generally start at 6:30 PM on weekdays, shifting to 6:00 PM from July 15th to August 24th during the summer league schedule. Weekend and public holiday games will start at 1:00 PM.
Adjustments to Game Times
Ulsan City officials requested the KBO to adjust game times to better accommodate office workers, young people, and families, moving away from the typical daytime weekday schedule often used for Futures League games. [Source: The Chosun Ilbo]
Rain Delay and Tie Game Rules
In the event of a rain delay during April or May, games will be rescheduled for the following day and limited to seven innings. If a game remains tied after the bottom of the ninth inning, it will be limited to 12 innings, after which it will be declared a draw, differing from the previous rule of continuing until a winner was determined.
Ulsan City’s Commitment
An Ulsan city official stated that the city will ensure the Ulsan Wales opening game and all home games are well-prepared to expand the local sports base and encourage citizen participation. [Source: The Chosun Ilbo]
Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium Details
Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium, which opened in 2014, has a seating capacity of approximately 12,088. [Source: Wikipedia] It also serves as a secondary home field for the Lotte Giants. [Source: Korea JoongAng Daily]