SINGAPORE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL RETURNS WITH ARSENAL FC, AC MILAN ANDNEWCASTLE UNITED FC

TEG Sport and Singapore Tourism Board in partnership to host three editions of the

Event

SINGAPORE, 11 APRIL 2025 – TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) today

announced the return of the Singapore Festival of Football (SFOF) in a five-year

partnership that will see regular top-flight European football fixtures played in

Singapore in alternate years (2025, 2027 and 2029).

This year’s SFOF will feature 19-time Serie A champions AC Milan, English Premier

League giants Arsenal FC and newly-crowned Carabao Cup champions Newcastle

United FC. Arsenal FC will play their first match against AC Milan on 23 July and host

an open training session two days later before playing Newcastle United FC on 27 July.

Both fixtures as well as the open training session will be held at the National Stadium

at the Singapore Sports Hub.

The tournament was launched on Friday (11 April) at Pan Pacific Hotel with legends

from each of the participating clubs – Bacary Sagna from Arsenal FC, Serginho of AC

Milan and Shay Given of Newcastle United FC –in attendance.

Timothy Ho, Managing Director, TEG Asia said: “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. 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

tournament will reunite fans in Singapore with their beloved clubs with the Gunners

returning for the first time since 2018 and the Magpies since 1996. AC Milan fans will

also get to watch their club play live for the first time in Singapore.”

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. This

partnership will bring some of Europe's most prestigious football clubs to Singapore,

creating memorable experiences for both local and visiting fans. This event adds to

our vibrant calendar and also reinforces Singapore's appeal as a must-visit destination.

We look forward to welcoming the teams, fans and visitors to experience Singapore's

diverse offerings and warm hospitality."

AC Milan Honorary Vice President Franco Baresi commented: “We are thrilled to be

part of the Singapore Festival of Football this summer and to play our first-ever match

in Singapore. It will be a special moment for the Club and for all our fans in this part

of the world – a historic first that promises to be unmissable for anyone who loves theRossoneri colours. AC Milan boasts a rich history and a truly international vision – from

Milan to the hearts of our supporters all around the globe – and we can’t wait to bring

our spirit to the National Stadium and feel the energy and passion of our fans in

Singapore.”

Arsenal Managing Director, Richard Garlick said: “Our men’s first team squad enjoyed

trips to Singapore in both 2015 and 2018, when we made some great memories

playing in the impressive National Stadium, where we return to play again this year.

Our trip will give us the opportunity to connect with our supporters in this beautiful

region, with the matches against AC Milan and Newcastle United promising to

produce two exciting games, providing the squad with high quality preparation ahead

of the new season.”

Newcastle United’s Sporting Director, Paul Mitchell added: "We're honoured to be

coming to Singapore to play in the Festival of Football this summer. Pre-season is a

crucial time for us, and our visit provides us with elite facilities and opposition as we

look to optimise performance ahead of a Premier League season. We're blessed to

have amazing supporters everywhere, and we're excited to be coming to the National

Stadium to play in front of them."

The inaugural SFOF in 2023 welcomed over 130,000 fans to the National Stadium

where English clubs Liverpool FC, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City FC as well as

German powerhouse Bayern Munich played three top-class matches over a week.

TEG Sport has hosted match-ups at some of the most renowned venues across the

world and counts some of the world’s most valued sports teams as its partners.

Tickets for the Singapore Festival of Football 2025 go on sale to the General Public on

Friday 25 April 2025 at 12 noon. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the waitlist on

Ticketek Singapore by Monday, 21 April 2025 to gain access to exclusive pre-sale and

other promotional activities.

Fixtures for Singapore Festival of Football

Wednesday, 23 July

Arsenal FC vs AC Milan

Friday, 25 July

Arsenal FC Open Training

Sunday, 27 July

Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC

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About TEG Sport

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sporting teams and brands. TEG Sport is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment,

ticketing and technology business which operates worldwide out of seven country offices and

includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek

Malaysia and Ticketek Philippines, Eventopia, Softix, TEG Live, TEG Dainty, TEG Van Egmond,

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Information and photo source : Full Circle Public Relations / Singapore Festival of Football