PATRONS ATTENDING 2019 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP SINGAPORE ADVISED TO ARRIVE EARLY, TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Enhanced crowd management measures will be implemented around the National Stadium

Singapore, 15 July 2019 – Enhanced entry screening measures will be implemented around the National Stadium in view of the expected crowd capacity for the International Champions Cup (ICC) matches on the weekend of 20 and 21 July 2019. Patrons are, thus, advised to arrive at least one hour before kick-off and take public transport to the Singapore Sports Hub.

For ease of entry into our venue, patrons are advised to check the gate numbers on their tickets before coming to the Singapore Sports Hub and proceed to the nearest security check point (see table below).

 Security check points will open at 5pm for both matches, while gates will open at 6pm (National Stadium map in Annex A). The 100PLUS Promenade encircling the National Stadium will not be accessible to public from 2:30pm onwards for both matches. To expedite security checks, patrons should note the following:

• No storage facilities will be provided
• Do not bring luggage bags, bags exceeding 35cm x 20cm x 30cm, air horns, loud hailers, large banners, and selfie sticks; these are prohibited
• To facilitate security checks: Avoid bringing bulky items and only bring what is needed
• For quicker clearance: Avoid bringing bags (“No Bags Lane” set up for fast entry)
• To support the clubs: Purchase merchandise from official merchandise booth at Fan Zone only

 There will be a “No Bags Lane” at each security check point for quicker entry. Singapore Sports Hub reserves the right to refuse entry to any person who does not comply with security check requests. The full conditions of entry for events at the National Stadium can be found here: https://mediabank.sportshub.com.sg/documents/Conditions-of-Entry/NST-COE.pdf.

Road closure notice for National Day Parade 2019 (20 July 2019)

There will be a road closure affecting drivers exiting the Singapore Sports Hub post-20 July ICC game between Manchester United and Inter Milan. Nicoll Highway Southbound will be closed from 9am to midnight for National Day Parade rehearsals. Drivers taking the southbound route to the city will have to plan alternatives routes.

Those planning to take private hire vehicles (PHV) i.e. Grab are advised to head to pick-up point B (Map of pick-up & drop-off points in Annex B). While pick-up point A is available that day, PHV passengers may experience longer travel times because of point A’s proximity to Nicoll Highway.

Closure of Carpark 5 at Leisure Kallang Park

A section of Carpark 5 at Leisure Park Kallang is permanently closed with effect from 24 June 2019, (Map of carpark in Annex C). Patrons are encouraged to leave their cars at home and take public transport via bus or MRT to the matches.

The Singapore Sports Hub seeks the public’s understanding for these crowd safety and security measures. Information is subject to change. For more information, please refer to the 2019 ICC Event Guides for the more information:

• Event Guide for General Ticket Holders (20 July 2019)
• Event Guide for General Ticket Holders (21 July 2019)

We wish all patrons a fun and memorable experience at the National Stadium.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Bertrand Teo
Singapore Sports Hub
DID: +65 6653 9716
HP: +65 9321 8550
Email: [email protected]

JooYu Feng
Singapore Sports Hub
DID: +65 6553 9717
HP: +65 9777 1150
Email: [email protected]

Annex A – Map of the Singapore Sports Hub

 Annex B – PHV pick-up & drop-off points

 Annex C – Map of Carpark 5 partial closure

ABOUT SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB

The Singapore Sports Hub is Singapore's premier sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub with integrated community programming.

Consisting of a unique cluster development of integrated world-class sports facilities within the city, it plays a critical role in accelerating the development of sports industry, excellence and participation, and will take sports to the next level in Singapore.

Located on a 35-hectare site in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub will include the following facilities:

• A new 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
• 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
• A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
• A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
• Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
• 41,000 sq m Kallang Wave Mall
• The iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium
• Shimano Cycling World
• Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
• Sports Hub Library
• Daily community facilities and activities open for Singaporeans, including beach volleyball, hard courts for futsal, basketball and netball, lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park, climbing wall and running & cycling paths

 The Singapore Sports Hub, which is managed by SportsHub Pte Ltd, is one of the largest sporting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the world. It is also Singapore's largest flagship PPP project of this nature, and has won the PFI award in London in 2011, World Architecture Festival Awards for Best Future Project in the leisure-led development category in 2013 and Sports Building of the Year in 2014.

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