The 2023 KBO League season was the 42nd season of professional baseball organized by the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) in South Korea. The regular season ran from 1 April to 17 October 2023, with each of the league’s ten teams playing a 144‑game schedule (each opponent faced 16 times). A postseason tournament followed, culminating in the Korean Series.
Teams
All ten franchises that competed in the 2022 season returned for 2023: Doosan Bears, Hanwha Eagles, Kia Tigers, Kiwoom Heroes, KT Wiz, LG Twins, Lotte Giants, Samsung Lions, SSG Landers, and NC Dinos. No expansion or contraction occurred.
Regular season
The LG Twins finished as regular‑season champions with a record of 86–56‑2 (.606 winning percentage). The final standings were:
| Rank | Team | Record (W–L–D) | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LG Twins | 86–56‑2 | .606 |
| 2 | KT Wiz | 79–62‑3 | .560 |
| 3 | SSG Landers | 76–65‑3 | .539 |
| 4 | NC Dinos | 75–67‑2 | .528 |
| 5 | Doosan Bears | 74–68‑2 | .521 |
| 6 | Kia Tigers | 73–69‑2 | .514 |
| 7 | Lotte Giants | 68–76‑0 | .472 |
| 8 | Samsung Lions | 61–82‑1 | .427 |
| 9 | Hanwha Eagles | 58–80‑6 | .420 |
| 10 | Kiwoom Heroes | 58–83‑3 | .411 |
Postseason
The postseason consisted of a Wild Card game, a semi‑playoff series, a playoff series, and the Korean Series.
- Wild Card: NC Dinos defeated Doosan Bears (2–0) in a best‑of‑three series that began with a 1‑0 advantage for the fourth‑placed team.
- Semi‑playoff: NC Dinos beat SSG Landers 3–2 in a best‑of‑five series.
- Playoff: KT Wiz overcame NC Dinos 3–2 in a best‑of‑five series.
- Korean Series: LG Twins captured the championship, defeating KT Wiz 4–1 in a best‑of‑seven series.
Awards
- Season Most Valuable Player (MVP): Erick Fedde (NC Dinos) – pitcher.
- Korean Series MVP: Oh Ji‑hwan (LG Twins).
Attendance
The league’s average attendance per team for the 2023 season was led by the LG Twins (approximately 16,939 spectators per game), followed by SSG Landers (14,633) and Doosan Bears (13,282). Overall, attendance figures reflected a continued strong fan base for professional baseball in South Korea.
Broadcast
Games were televised domestically by the major Korean broadcasters KBS, MBC, and SBS.
References
- Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) official schedule and standings.
- “2023 KBO League season,” Wikipedia, accessed 20 April 2026.