[PIX-GUIDE] Watching Live Starcraft in Seoul

~ You never have to pay for live SC events. Not even finals. There is no ticket process and you do not have to make reservations.

~ Getting seats: Normally it's fine if you arrive 30mins before the game starts. If you want to be near the front though you need to arrive at least 1hour early especially for bigger games.

~ If you don't get a seat at first, don't fret. Even in big matches, people will leave between the games. However, if there is something on the seat, it means the person is coming back, so don't sit on it unless you want to be slapped.

~ The venue for the finals for all the leagues is DIFFERENT. Don't use this guide for that.

Click here for a half translated schedule. The only reason to use it instead of TL's own calendar is that it shows which Proleague matches are played where. You need to hover the cursor over the matchup and find the Korean in brackets next to the time. Its close to the top of the window and all you need to know is that:

용산상설경기장 = OGN Stadium
LOOX 히어로센터 = MBC Stadium

~ If you're keen, wait until 30-40 minutes after the matches have finished. After having interviews and photos taken the winning team will come out for a fan meeting.

~ Keep an eye on the winning team's fans and see where they go - some teams have fan meetings in other places (outside at Yongsan and KTF often has theirs in a courtyard downstairs at LOOX.)

~ Don't be shy about approaching the gamer in the fan meeting. The girls may give you dagger stares but we all know that shaking Boxer's hand is worth it. If you want a photo with them, try to look for nevergg who will get you one with funny and brutal efficiency. ^^

~ Do not try to approach the losing team. They usually leave very quickly and often do not stop for autographs. If they have been stopped by other fans then it is possible to quickly give gifts, but it is considered rude to ask for photos/sigs from losing players most of the time.

~ You can eat and drink in both venues during SC. Feel free to take snacks or buy them from nearby stores.

~ Do not shout/get up and walk around during matches. It's generally not done except during the break or at the beginning when fans do a shout out of support to the players who are playing currently. As for walking around - you are on camera sometimes so they ask you not to leave your seat during matches.

~ Do not approach players during the televised matches. The time for signatures and photos is fan meetings - you will get told off.

~ Make signs - if you look foreign you're almost 100% guaranteed to be filmed. Asians will have a harder time. If you're desperate to get a sign shown, wave at a nearby cameraman and point to the omgamazing English you have written. If you take a sign and it looks interesting, it will definitely be shown.

~ LOOX is also home to the MBC Hero Centre's shop where you can buy Blizzard merchandise, MBC Heroes caps, keychains, phonestraps and badges.