Singapore football fans set to return to Jalan Besar as revamped venue hosts Singapore Cup Final on 10 January 2026
SINGAPORE, 24 October 2025 — The prestigious Singapore Cup is set for an exciting return this year, culminating in a highly anticipated final at the re-turfed Jalan Besar Stadium on 10 January 2026, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced today.
After a year of redevelopment, Jalan Besar Stadium — the historic home of Singapore football — will once again take centre stage as it hosts the climax of the Singapore Cup 2025/26 season, promising fans a fresh matchday experience on its upgraded playing surface.
Seven Teams to Compete in Streamlined Format
This season’s tournament will feature seven teams from the Singapore Premier League (SPL), with the Young Lions sitting out to focus on preparations for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand from 3–18 December.
The remaining five clubs — Albirex Niigata (S), Geylang International, Balestier Khalsa, Hougang United, and Tanjong Pagar United — will compete in a single round-robin group stage beginning 1 November 2025. Each club will play four matches, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals.
Match Schedule and Key Dates
The group stage runs from 1 November to 7 December, with a short pause from 10–18 November to accommodate the FIFA international window. During that period, Singapore’s national team will travel to Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong for an AFC Asian Cup Qualifier.
The semi-final first and second legs are set for 14 December and 20 December, before the grand final takes place on 10 January 2026 at Jalan Besar Stadium.
Tickets for the 2025/26 Singapore Cup go on sale Monday, 27 October 2025, via Trip.com. Fans can also catch all matches live on StarHub TV, Singtel TV, meWATCH, and the SPL’s official YouTube channel.
AFC Compliance and Competitive Integrity
The FAS confirmed that this year’s format was designed to align with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Entry Regulations, which require all top-division clubs to play a minimum of 24 domestic matches per season.
Both the Sailors and Stags will meet this threshold through 21 SPL matches, two semi-final legs, and the Community Shield, while the other five clubs will exceed it with their league fixtures and four Cup group games.
There were initial plans to include an invited foreign club, continuing from BG Pathum United’s participation in last year’s tournament. However, these were shelved due to logistical and scheduling constraints.
Return to Jalan Besar: A Symbolic Milestone
The return of the Singapore Cup final to Jalan Besar Stadium marks a significant milestone for local football. The venue, newly re-turfed to meet international standards, is expected to provide a faster, more consistent playing surface and a vibrant fan atmosphere in the heart of Singapore.
Football fans can look forward to an intense knockout battle as clubs vie for domestic glory and the first silverware of 2026 under the floodlights of the iconic Jalan Besar Stadium.
Singapore Cup 2025/26 Key Dates
