Daegu to Relocate Universiade Tennis Center for New Sports and Performance Dome Construction

Dome Project Triggers Relocation Talks

According to the Daegu city government, the proposed site for the new dome complex centers on the existing tennis court grounds and its surrounding area within Duryu Park. If the city’s bid wins government backing, the current venue will be demolished to clear space for construction. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism currently targets 2031 to begin construction on the dome project. City officials plan to review replacement sites, facility capacities, and project budgets to match that timeline, though a final location has not yet been selected.

Tennis Community Urges Larger Facility

Local tennis representatives are pushing for an expanded footprint when the replacement venue is built, arguing that the city needs a larger complex to successfully host major national and international tournaments. The Daegu Tennis Association advocates for an indoor and outdoor configuration totaling around 20 courts, including six to eight indoor courts to protect players from severe weather conditions such as heavy rain and summer heat waves.

Park Joo-hyo, executive director of the Daegu Tennis Association, noted that major national events like the President’s Flag tournament routinely draw more than 1,000 participating players. He pointed out that Daegu currently struggles to attract such competitions due to limited court availability, while regions like Mungyeong, Chuncheon, and Ulsan regularly host large-scale events with their larger facilities.

Balancing Access and Location

Regarding potential replacement sites, the tennis association emphasizes that capacity must take priority over exact location, though the venue must remain accessible to daily recreational users. Park noted that expanding court numbers will likely require moving closer to the city’s outskirts, pointing to areas near the Daegu Stadium or the Yeon-gyeong district as viable options, while cautioning that remote locations like Gunwi would create significant travel hurdles for everyday players.

Beyond the courts themselves, any future complex designed for national or international competition will require upgraded spectator stands, player lounges, referee rooms, and parking facilities. Na Chae-un, head of the sports promotion division at the Daegu city government, confirmed that officials intend to secure a replacement site in alignment with the dome’s construction schedule, while noting that finalizing the exact location and scale will require additional time.