The Singapore Festival Of Football (SFOF) returns this July in partnership with TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board.

This is part of a five-year partnership which sees top flight European football teams come to Singapore in alternate years (2025, 2027 and 2029). 

This year, the SFOF sees AC Milan, Arsenal and Newcastle United in Singapore. Arsenal will play their first match against AC Milan on 23 July and host an opening training session two days later, before playing Newcastle United on 27 July. Both fixtures as well as the open training session will be held at the Singapore Sports Hub.

Said Timothy Ho, Managing Director, TEG Asia, “We are delighted with the partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. The nation’s location, efficiency and passion for European football make it a natural spot for teams to conduct their pre- season training and connect with their fans in Southeast Asia.”

He continued, “This is not the first time we’ve brought European football clubs to Singapore and this partnership will allow us to continue allowing fans here to enjoy world-class football on a regular basis. 

The event was launched at the Pan Pacific Hotel today noon to plenty of fanfare and with legends from the three clubs attending. 

These legends were Bacary Sagna from Arsenal, Serginho of AC Milan and Shay Given of Newcastle United. 

Check out interviews with both Sagna and Given on my YouTube channel and also embedded here. 

Ms Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board said: “We are pleased to welcome the return of the Singapore Festival of Football to Singapore this July.”

She also added, “This partnership will bring some of Europe’s most prestigious football clubs to Singapore, creating memorable experiences for both local and visiting fans.” 

Tickets for the upcoming SFOF go on sale to the public on Friday 25 April 2025 at noon.

The fixtures for the Singapore Festival Of Football will be as follows.

• Wednesday, 23 July – Arsenal FC vs AC Milan
• Friday, 25 July – Arsenal FC Open Training
• Sunday, 27 July – Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC

Fans who are interested in purchasing should sign up for the waitlist at https://bit.ly/sfof25wl by Monday 21 April for access to pre-sale tickets and other promotional activities.