Football fever is set to take over the Lion City as the Singapore Festival of Football (SFOF) returns after a two-year hiatus, bringing some of Europe’s biggest clubs—Arsenal FC, AC Milan, and Newcastle United—to the National Stadium for two electrifying matches and a week of star-studded fan experiences.
Two Blockbuster Clashes at the National Stadium
Mark your calendars as football fans will be treated to world-class action on Singapore soil:
- 23 July (7.30PM) – Tridentity Cup: Arsenal FC vs AC Milan
- 27 July (7.30PM) – Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United
Tickets for each match start at $108, and are available via Ticketek Singapore.
Arsenal FC Open Training & Youth Programme
Arsenal fans can catch their heroes in action during an Open Training Session on 25 July at 6PM, with general admission priced at $32. The Gunners will also host a Football Development Programme, offering young talents from Singapore, Hong Kong, and China the rare opportunity to train with club legends and coaches.
Star Power Off the Pitch
Adding to the excitement, club legends will be making special appearances throughout the festival:
- Arsenal FC: Gilberto Silva, Bacary Sagna
- Newcastle United: Shay Given, Shola Ameobi
- AC Milan: Serginho, Alexandre Pato
Fans can meet their idols through fan meet-and-greets, football clinics, and community outreach activities, including food drives for the underprivileged.
AC Milan Debuts in Singapore
Making their first-ever appearance in Singapore, AC Milan will connect with fans at a PUMA event on 22 July, 2PM at Weston Corp Store, 313@Somerset (Level 4). Supporters can also meet Pato and Serginho at the Fan Zone at the Stadium Riverside Walk before their match.
The Rossoneri will debut their new 2025/26 Away Kit, featuring a sleek white design with bold red and black accents and the iconic Diavoletto symbol. Arsenal FC will also unveil their Away Kit at the SFOF opener.
Fans looking for premium experiences can also purchase exclusive AC Milan packages, including private meals with club legends, behind-the-scenes access, and more: AC Milan Experiences
The Magpies Return After Nearly 30 Years
Newcastle United, fresh off their Carabao Cup victory, return to Singapore for the first time in nearly three decades. On 26 July, fans can:
- Join a food drive with Pertapis
- Meet club legends Given and Ameobi during an exclusive retail event at Weston Corp, 313@Somerset, 8PM–10PM
Register here
Catch them again in the Fan Zone from 5PM to 6PM on 27 July, just before kickoff.
The return of the SFOF follows the announcement of a five-year partnership between TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board, ensuring top-tier European football matches will return in 2025, 2027, and 2029.
- 23 July (7.30PM): Arsenal FC vs AC Milan (Tridentity Cup)
- 25 July (6.00PM): Arsenal FC Open Training
- 27 July (7.30PM): Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United
Tickets available at: Ticketek Singapore
