“Squid Game: The Challenge” is filmed in the UK, mainly at Wharf Studios in Barking, East London, with the large “Red Light, Green Light” game shot separately at Cardington Studios in Bedford, a massive former airship hangar.

Main filming location

  • The bulk of the series, including the dorms and many of the recreated games, was shot at Wharf Studios in Barking, East London , where production used all six giant sound stages to build the immersive Squid Game world.
  • Wharf Studios is a 10‑acre site with around 200,000 square feet of creative space, which allowed the crew to house 456 contestants and huge, brightly colored sets under one roof.

“Red Light, Green Light” set

  • The iconic “Red Light, Green Light” challenge was too big for Wharf Studios, so it was filmed at Cardington Studios in Bedford , one of Europe’s largest indoor filming spaces.
  • Cardington is a converted airship hangar with more than 100,000 square feet of floor space, big enough to build the full outdoor‑style playground and accommodate all 456 players at once.

Quick FAQ style scoop

  • Country : United Kingdom (not South Korea, unlike the original drama).
  • Main studio : Wharf Studios, Barking, London.
  • Special game studio : Cardington Studios (Cardington Hangars), Bedford, for the supersized “Red Light, Green Light” sequence.

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