Overview
- The Instituto Nacional del Deporte approved use of Estadio Nacional for BTS concerts on October 14, 16 and 17, a decision announced Wednesday, July 22 following revisions from the event organizer.
- The organizer must avoid heavy machinery on the grass, install the 360° stage using cranes operated from the athletic track, and apply turf protection and ventilation systems as part of the technical plan.
- Authorities said the approved measures rely on an engineering study that would shorten the pitch’s recovery time compared with the original proposal and reduce the risk of lasting damage.
- The approval follows an initial July 2 rejection that raised public outcry, including thousands of ARMY supporters who marched to Palacio de La Moneda after roughly 200,000 tickets sold out in April before final permits were secured.
- BTS’s return to Chile after more than a decade highlights heavy public demand and leaves officials and fans watching how the stadium recovers and whether the protections will fully prevent conflicts with national team matches and the Teletón 2026.