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Bishan Stadium

Multi-purpose stadium in Bishan, Singapore


Multi-purpose stadium in Bishan, Singapore

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nameBishan Stadium
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imageBishan Stadium, Singapore, during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics - 20100816-02.JPG
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image_captionBishan Stadium during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics
fullnameBishan ActiveSG Stadium
location7 Bishan Street 14, Singapore 579784
addressBishan
coordinates
public_transitBishan
opened
renovated2009, 2025
ownerSport Singapore
operatorSport Singapore
surfaceGrass
capacity6,254 (original)
10,000 (maximum)
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record_attendance9,737 (Lion City Sailors vs Sharjah, 18 May 2025)
dimensions100 x
tenantsLion City Sailors (1998–2019; 2023–present)
Balestier Khalsa (2024–present)
Lion City Sailors FC (women)

zh ta 10,000 (maximum) Balestier Khalsa (2024–present) Lion City Sailors FC (women)

Bishan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bishan, Singapore. It is the main home ground of Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors, and used mostly for football matches. The stadium was constructed in 1998 and is managed by Sport Singapore. The stadium is also third-in-line to host international football matches, behind the Singapore National Stadium and Jalan Besar Stadium.

History

Timeline

Since its opening in 1998, the stadium has served as the home ground of professional football club Home United, which was renamed to Lion City Sailors in 2020. It has also hosted several regional and international football events, including AFC Cup matches from 2004 to 2006 and the 2006 AFC U-17 Championship. It has also been used as a training base by various national and international teams, including Australia (2007 AFC Asian Cup), Japan (2018 FIFA World Cup qualification), Argentina national football team (2017 international friendly against Singapore), South Korea (2026 FIFA World Cup qualification), as well as clubs such as Juventus (2019 International Champions Cup), Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sydney FC (2024–25 AFC Champions League Two).

In addition to football, Bishan Stadium has hosted athletics competitions such as the 35th Singapore Junior Athletics Championships in 2009 and served as the athletics venue for the 2009 Asian Youth Games and the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. During the 2015 Southeast Asian Games, the stadium was used for group-stage football matches. It also hosted international friendlies in 2018, with Singapore playing against Mauritius and Fiji. Following the 2020 Singapore Premier League season, the pitch underwent a returfing exercise.

Lion City Sailors returned to the stadium for the 2023 Singapore Premier League season after a two-year hiatus. In June 2024, the stadium was used by the South Korea national team in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. In March and April 2025, it served as a training venue for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sydney FC ahead of their AFC Champions League Two knockout matches. Bishan Stadium hosted the 2025 AFC Champions League Two final between Lion City Sailors and Sharjah FC, with its seating capacity temporarily increased to 10,000 for the event.{{Cite web |title=ACL Two: Bishan Stadium Confirmed as Venue for Final

Location

Situated in the central part of Singapore, Bishan Stadium is part of the Bishan Sports and Recreation Centre, which includes the Bishan Sports Hall and the Bishan Swimming Complex. The stadium is also a 20 minute drive away from the Lion City Sailors Training Centre located in Mattar Road.

Facilities and structures

Bishan Stadium is a public sport stadium operated by Sport Singapore. Other than the football pitch, Bishan Stadium houses 1 8 lane running track, 4 long jump pits, 2 high jump pits, 1 seating gallery and 1 portable seating gallery.

In preparation for the 2025 AFC Champions League Two final, temporary stands – the North, South and East stands were built. Together with the original West stand, the stadium can hold up to 10,000 spectators. An onsite medical room, rooms for AFC's technical officials and working committee were set up at the stadium. On top of which, a press conference room, media tribune and media centre have also been installed.

Major club matches

AFC Champions League Two final

AFC Champions League Two finalSeasonDateWinnersScoreRunners-upAttendance2024–25
18 May 2025UAE Sharjah2–1SIN Lion City Sailors9,737

International fixtures

DateCompetitionTeamScoreTeam
28 October 2000Friendly4–0
22 May 20013–0
16 September 20031–3
31 December 20091–4
13 November 20161–0
7 September 20181–1
11 September 20182–0
12 October 20182–0
8 September 20230–2
12 September 20233–1
5 June 20253–1

2020 AFF Championship

DateTeamScoreTeamAttendance
6 December 20211–3518
0–2812
9 December 20214–0427
4–2500
12 December 20211–5207
3–0976
15 December 20213–0129
0–0928
18 December 20212–3215
19 December 20214–0909

Other sporting events

  • AFC Cup group stage: 2004, 2005, 2006
  • AFC U-17 Asian Cup: 2006
  • Singapore Junior Athletics Championships: 2009
  • Summer Youth Olympics: Athletics 2010
  • Southeast Asian Games group stage: Football 2015
  • ASEAN Championship group stage: 2020
  • AFC Champions League Two final: 2025
  • AFC Champions League Two group stage: 2025-26

Transport

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

The stadium is located near Bishan MRT station on the North-South line and the Circle line.

Bus

Buses 53, 410G/W, which are run by SBS Transit arrives at the bus stop outside the stadium.

References

References

  1. "Bishan Stadium". [[Singapore Sports Council]].
  2. Sailors, Lion City. (2025-04-23). "Update on 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two Final Venue".
  3. "Bishan Stadium". Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee.
  4. (12 May 2025). "Upgraded Bishan Stadium ready to host 10,000 in ACL2 final between Lion City Sailors, Sharjah FC".
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