October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
Farewell at Jaya Sabha and Rp20 million in travel support: Deputy Mayor Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa sends off Bali’s young football ambassadors as they chase a title in the Lion City.
DENPASAR, Letternews.net – Denpasar City FC (Football Club), an early-age football club from Denpasar City, is set to spread its wings onto the international stage. The club, which develops young talent on the Island of the Gods, is officially taking part in the prestigious age-group football championship SingaCup 2026, held in Singapore from 30 to 31 October 2026.
At the international event, Denpasar City FC is fielding two of its best age groups, the under-8 age group (KU-8) and the under-10 age group (KU-10). Each team is made up of 12 young players chosen through strict selection and an intensive training scheme.
Before leaving for the Lion City, the management, coaching staff and young players of Denpasar City FC held an audience and made a formal farewell to the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, in Denpasar. The visit was to ask for his blessing, direction and support so that the whole series of matches would run smoothly and bring the best results.
Denpasar City FC Management Coordinator Putu Sayang Merdawa explained that taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s commitment to continuous development since it was founded about a year ago.
Our target is of course to win the title, but just as important is giving the children experience of playing at international level. After being forged at Bali regional level and sweeping trophies in four age groups (KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14) at the previous national event, the children now have the chance to sharpen their competitive mentality against opponents from various countries.
Putu Sayang Merdawa
The Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, expressed his appreciation and pride in the courage and achievements of Denpasar City FC’s young players. In his view, experiencing competition abroad will build the character of tough footballers ready to strengthen the next generation of Denpasar City athletes for the Piala Soeratin and the Bali Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov) in the future.
As a sign of the Denpasar City Government’s care and real support for early-age sport, Deputy Mayor Arya Wibawa also handed Rp20 million in travel money to the Denpasar City FC management.
These children are the future athletes of Denpasar City, and we all need to support them together. We hope this chance to take part in an international tournament will be a valuable experience that improves their ability and their competitive mentality. Stay healthy and disciplined, uphold sportsmanship, and do not forget to pray for safety at your own family temples (merajan) before you leave.
Deputy Mayor Arya Wibawa
Through its matches at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, Denpasar City FC is expected not only to bring a winner’s trophy home to Bali, but also to keep consistently producing golden prospects for professional football for the progress of Indonesian sport.
Writer: Redaksi. Editor: Rudianto.
Source: Letternews (translated from Indonesian)
October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
Denpasar City FC is sending under-8 and under-10 teams, each with 12 selected players, to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, with Rp20 million in support from the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar.
(Dutabalinews.com) – Denpasar City FC will take part in the international early-age football event SingaCup 2026 in Singapore on 30–31 October 2026. The club from Denpasar City is sending two teams, the under-8 (KU-8) and under-10 (KU-10) age groups, each made up of 12 selected players.
Before departure, the players and management said farewell to the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, to ask for his blessing and support.
Denpasar City FC Management Coordinator Putu Sayang Merdawa said taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s continuing early-age football development. Besides aiming for results, the tournament is expected to give the players international experience that improves their technical ability, competitive mentality, discipline and self-confidence. Earlier, four Denpasar City FC age groups, KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14, brought home trophies from a national competition.
According to Putu Sayang Merdawa, Denpasar City FC, founded only about a year ago, keeps working to develop young players so that they can move up to higher levels of competition, including the Piala Soeratin and the Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov). The experience of playing against players from other countries is expected to be an important foundation for the players’ development and to support the progress of football in Bali and Indonesia.
The Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, praised the opportunity the young players have earned. He told all the players to look after their health, discipline and team unity, to uphold sportsmanship and to protect the good name of Denpasar City during the tournament. He also urged the players to pray at their family temple (merajan) or family shrine before departure to ask for safety and a smooth journey.
As a form of support for the development of early-age athletes, Arya Wibawa gave Rp20 million in travel support for Denpasar City FC’s participation in SingaCup 2026. He hopes the opportunity will be a valuable experience for the players, improving their ability and competitive mentality and encouraging the emergence of high-achieving football athletes from Denpasar City. (hms)
Source: Duta Bali News (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://dutabalinews.com/2026/10/27/wawali-arya-wibawa-dukung-denpasar-city-fc-berlaga-di-singacup-2026-singapura/
October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
Denpasar City FC is sending its KU-8 and KU-10 teams to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, with the blessing of the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar and Rp20 million in travel support.
Denpasar, PorosBali.com – Denpasar City FC (Football Club) will take part in the international early-age football event SingaCup 2026, held in Singapore on 30 and 31 October. This time the club from Denpasar City is sending two teams, the under-8 age group (Kelompok Usia di Bawah 8 Tahun, KU-8) and the under-10 age group (KU-10), to compete and to gain experience on the international stage.
Before leaving for Singapore, the players and the Denpasar City FC management said farewell to the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, and asked for his blessing and support so that they can take part in the tournament smoothly and achieve the best results.
Two squads of 12 players
The Denpasar City FC management coordinator, Putu Sayang Merdawa, said taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s continuing development of early-age players. The two teams being sent are the result of selection and development based on the training scheme applied by the coaching team.
At SingaCup 2026 we are sending two age groups, KU-8 and KU-10. Each team is made up of the 12 best players from our selection. Our target is of course to win the title, but just as important is giving the children experience of playing at international level.
Putu Sayang Merdawa, Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He explained that before taking part in the international tournament, the Denpasar City FC players had played in various competitions at Bali regional and national level. That experience is an important foundation for improving the players’ technical ability, competitive mentality, discipline and self-confidence.
At the previous national competition, Denpasar City FC entered four age groups, KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14, and all four brought home trophies. This achievement motivates the club to keep improving the quality of its development work and to give young players the chance to grow through wider competition.
After being forged at Bali regional and national level, the children now have the chance to sharpen their mentality and ability at international level. They will gain experience of facing players from other countries, so they can learn a lot, both in how they play and in how they conduct themselves in a match.
Putu Sayang Merdawa, Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He added that Denpasar City FC was founded about one year ago, with the vision and mission of developing football from an early age in Denpasar City. This development work is expected to produce a generation of footballers able to follow in the footsteps of senior players and compete at every level of championship.
In future, the players now in development are expected to move up to older age groups and have the chance to play in competitions such as the Piala Soeratin in its various age groups, the Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov) and other competitions.
Rp20 million in travel support
Meanwhile, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of the young Denpasar City FC players and the opportunity they have earned to take part in the international football tournament.
In his view, taking part in SingaCup 2026 is a valuable opportunity for the children to develop their abilities, gain experience, and build their mentality and character as future football athletes of Denpasar City.
Agus Arya Wibawa told all the players to always look after their health, discipline, team unity and spirit throughout the matches. He hopes the players can show their best ability, uphold sportsmanship and protect the good name of Denpasar City and Bali.
In addition, before departing, the players are expected to pray at the merajan or holy place of their own families to ask for safety, a smooth journey and guidance during the tournament.
As a form of support for the development of early-age athletes, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar also gave the Denpasar City FC team Rp20 million in travel support on the occasion, to help them take part in the international event.
These children are future athletes of Denpasar City, and we need to support them together. We hope this chance to take part in an international tournament can be a valuable experience that improves their ability and their competitive mentality. Stay healthy, uphold sportsmanship, and give your best for Denpasar City.
I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, Deputy Mayor of Denpasar
Through its participation in SingaCup 2026, Denpasar City FC is expected not only to achieve results, but also to further strengthen early-age football development in Denpasar City. The experience of playing abroad is expected to help the young players keep developing and, in time, contribute to the progress of football in Bali and Indonesia. (pbm2)
Source: PorosBali.com (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://porosbali.com/read/202610270005/wawali-arya-wibawa-dukung-denpasar-city-fc-berlaga-di-singacup-2026-singapura.html
October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
Denpasar City FC is sending its KU-8 and KU-10 teams to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, with the blessing of the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar and Rp20 million in travel support.
Balinetizen.com, Denpasar – Denpasar City FC (Football Club) will take part in the international early-age football event SingaCup 2026, held in Singapore on 30 and 31 October. This time the club from Denpasar City is sending two teams, the under-8 age group (Kelompok Usia di Bawah 8 Tahun, KU-8) and the under-10 age group (KU-10), to compete and to gain experience on the international stage.
Before leaving for Singapore, the players and the Denpasar City FC management said farewell to the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, and asked for his blessing and support so that they can take part in the tournament smoothly and achieve the best results.
Two squads of 12 players
The Denpasar City FC management coordinator said taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s continuing development of early-age players. The two teams being sent are the result of selection and development based on the training scheme applied by the coaching team.
At SingaCup 2026 we are sending two age groups, KU-8 and KU-10. Each team is made up of the 12 best players from our selection. Our target is of course to win the title, but just as important is giving the children experience of playing at international level.
Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He explained that before taking part in the international tournament, the Denpasar City FC players had played in various competitions at Bali regional and national level. That experience is an important foundation for improving the players’ technical ability, competitive mentality, discipline and self-confidence.
At the previous national competition, Denpasar City FC entered four age groups, KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14, and all four brought home trophies. This achievement motivates the club to keep improving the quality of its development work and to give young players the chance to grow through wider competition.
After being forged at Bali regional and national level, the children now have the chance to sharpen their mentality and ability at international level. They will gain experience of facing players from other countries, so they can learn a lot, both in how they play and in how they conduct themselves in a match.
Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He added that Denpasar City FC was founded about one year ago, with the vision and mission of developing football from an early age in Denpasar City. This development work is expected to produce a generation of footballers able to follow in the footsteps of senior players and compete at every level of championship.
In future, the players now in development are expected to move up to older age groups and have the chance to play in competitions such as the Piala Soeratin in its various age groups, the Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov) and other competitions.
Rp20 million in travel support
Meanwhile, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of the young Denpasar City FC players and the opportunity they have earned to take part in the international football tournament.
In his view, taking part in SingaCup 2026 is a valuable opportunity for the children to develop their abilities, gain experience, and build their mentality and character as future football athletes of Denpasar City.
Agus Arya Wibawa told all the players to always look after their health, discipline, team unity and spirit throughout the matches. He hopes the players can show their best ability, uphold sportsmanship and protect the good name of Denpasar City and Bali.
In addition, before departing, the players are expected to pray at the merajan or holy place of their own families to ask for safety, a smooth journey and guidance during the tournament.
As a form of support for the development of early-age athletes, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar also gave the Denpasar City FC team Rp20 million in travel support on the occasion, to help them take part in the international event.
These children are future athletes of Denpasar City, and we need to support them together. We hope this chance to take part in an international tournament can be a valuable experience that improves their ability and their competitive mentality. Stay healthy, uphold sportsmanship, and give your best for Denpasar City.
I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, Deputy Mayor of Denpasar
Through its participation in SingaCup 2026, Denpasar City FC is expected not only to achieve results, but also to further strengthen early-age football development in Denpasar City. The experience of playing abroad is expected to help the young players keep developing and, in time, contribute to the progress of football in Bali and Indonesia. (Ayu/humas.dps)
Source: Balinetizen (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://www.balinetizen.com/wawali-arya-wibawa-dukung-denpasar-city-fc-berlaga-di-singacup-2026-singapura/
October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
The KU-8 and KU-10 teams are aiming for the best results on the international stage.
Denpasar, KabarBaliSatu – Denpasar City FC (Football Club), a football club from Denpasar City, is getting ready to compete in the international early-age football event SingaCup 2026, which will take place in Singapore on 30 and 31 October. Before leaving for Singapore, the players and management met the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, and asked for his blessing.
This time Denpasar City FC is bringing two teams, the under-8 age group (KU-8) and the under-10 age group (KU-10), to compete and to gain experience on the international stage.
Encouragement also came from the Denpasar City Government. As real support for the development of early-age athletes, Deputy Mayor I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa handed Rp20 million in travel support to the Denpasar City FC team to help them take part in the tournament.
These children are the future athletes of Denpasar City, and we all need to support them together. We hope this chance to take part in an international tournament will be a valuable experience that improves their ability and their competitive mentality. Stay healthy, uphold sportsmanship, and give your best for Denpasar City.
Deputy Mayor Arya Wibawa, as he sent off the squad
Arya Wibawa praised the spirit of the young Denpasar City FC players and the golden opportunity they have earned. In his view, SingaCup 2026 is a valuable moment to develop their abilities, build experience, and shape the mentality and character of Denpasar City’s future athletes.
He also told all the players to always look after their health, discipline, team unity and competitive spirit. He hopes the players will perform at their best, uphold sportsmanship and carry the good name of Denpasar City and Bali on the international stage. Before departure, the players were also asked to pray at their family temple (merajan) or family shrine to ask for safety, a smooth journey and guidance.
Strict selection
Meanwhile, Denpasar City FC Management Coordinator Putu Sayang Merdawa explained that taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s continuous process of developing early-age players. The two teams being sent were formed through strict selection and intensive development based on the coaching team’s training scheme.
At SingaCup 2026 we are sending two age groups, the under-8 (KU-8) and under-10 (KU-10). Each team is made up of the 12 best players from our selection. Our target is of course to win the title, but just as important is giving the children experience of playing at international level.
Putu Sayang Merdawa
Before stepping onto the international stage, the Denpasar City FC players were forged in various competitions at Bali regional and national level. That experience is a crucial foundation for building the children’s technical ability, competitive mentality, discipline and self-confidence.
Denpasar City FC’s record is impressive. At the previous national competition, the club entered four age groups, KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14, and all of them took home the champions’ trophy. This achievement fuels the club’s motivation to keep raising the quality of its development work and to open up chances for young players to grow through wider competition.
After being forged at Bali regional and national level, the children now have the chance to sharpen their mentality and ability at international level. They will gain experience of facing players from other countries, so they can learn a lot, both in how they play and in how they conduct themselves in a match.
Putu Sayang Merdawa
Although it was founded only about a year ago, Denpasar City FC has a strong vision and mission to develop football from an early age in Denpasar City. This step-by-step development is expected to produce a generation of tough footballers ready to follow in the footsteps of senior players at every level of championship.
In the future, the club’s players are projected to break into older age groups, compete in official competitions such as the Piala Soeratin in its various age groups, and represent the region at the Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov) and other prestigious events.
Through its participation in SingaCup 2026, Denpasar City FC is expected not only to chase results and trophies, but also to further strengthen the foundation of early-age football development in Denpasar City. The valuable experience of playing abroad will become the young players’ main asset to keep growing and to contribute to the progress of football in Bali and Indonesia in the future. (kbs)
Source: Kabar Bali Satu (translated from Indonesian)
October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
Denpasar City FC is sending two youth teams, under-8 (KU-8) and under-10 (KU-10), to the international SingaCup 2026 tournament in Singapore, and the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar has backed the trip with Rp20 million in travel support.
UPDATEBALI.com, DENPASAR – Denpasar City FC (Football Club) will take part in the international early-age football event SingaCup 2026, held in Singapore on 30 and 31 October. This time the club from Denpasar City is sending two teams, the under-8 age group (KU-8) and the under-10 age group (KU-10), to compete and to gain experience on the international stage.
Before leaving for Singapore, the players and the Denpasar City FC management said farewell to the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, and asked for his blessing and support so that they can take part in the tournament smoothly and achieve the best results.
The Denpasar City FC management coordinator said taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s continuing process of developing early-age players. The two teams being sent were formed through selection and development based on the training scheme applied by the coaching team.
At SingaCup 2026 we are sending two age groups, the under-8 (KU-8) and under-10 (KU-10). Each team is made up of the 12 best players from our selection. Our target is of course to win the title, but just as important is giving the children experience of playing at international level.
Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He explained that before taking part in the international tournament, the Denpasar City FC players had played in various competitions at Bali regional and national level. That experience is an important foundation for improving the players’ technical ability, competitive mentality, discipline and self-confidence.
At the previous national competition, Denpasar City FC entered four age groups: KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14. All four age groups brought home trophies. This achievement motivates the club to keep improving the quality of its development work and to give young players the chance to grow through wider competition.
After being forged at Bali regional and national level, the children now have the chance to sharpen their mentality and ability at international level. They will gain experience of facing players from other countries, so they can learn a lot, both in how they play and in how they conduct themselves in a match.
Denpasar City FC management coordinator
A club about one year old
He added that Denpasar City FC was founded only about a year ago, with the vision and mission of developing football from an early age in Denpasar City. This development work is expected to produce a generation of footballers able to follow in the footsteps of senior players and compete at every level of championship.
In the future, the players now in development are expected to move up to older age groups and have the chance to play in competitions such as the Piala Soeratin in its various age groups, the Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov) and other competitions.
Deputy Mayor’s message
Meanwhile, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of the young Denpasar City FC players and the opportunity they have earned to take part in the international football tournament.
In his view, taking part in SingaCup 2026 is a valuable opportunity for the children to develop their abilities, gain experience, and build their mentality and character as future football athletes of Denpasar City.
Agus Arya Wibawa also told all the players to look after their health, discipline, team unity and spirit throughout the matches. He hopes the players can show their best ability, uphold sportsmanship and protect the good name of Denpasar City and Bali.
Before departing, the players are also expected to pray at their family temple (merajan) or family shrine to ask for safety, a smooth journey and guidance during the tournament.
As a form of support for the development of early-age athletes, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar also gave the Denpasar City FC team Rp20 million in travel support to help them take part in the international event.
These children are the future athletes of Denpasar City, and we all need to support them together. We hope this chance to take part in an international tournament will be a valuable experience that improves their ability and their competitive mentality. Stay healthy, uphold sportsmanship, and give your best for Denpasar City.
I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, Deputy Mayor of Denpasar
Through its participation in SingaCup 2026, Denpasar City FC is expected not only to achieve results, but also to further strengthen early-age football development in Denpasar City. The experience of playing abroad is expected to help the young players keep developing and, in time, contribute to the progress of football in Bali and Indonesia.
By Putu Dendra. (per/updatebali)
Source: UPDATEBALI.com (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://updatebali.com/denpasar-city-fc-siap-berlaga-di-singacup-2026-wawali-arya-wibawa-titip-pesan-untuk-pemain-muda/
October 27th, 2026 | Broadcast
Denpasar City FC is sending its KU-8 and KU-10 teams to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, with the blessing of the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar and Rp20 million in travel support.
DENPASAR – Denpasar City FC (Football Club) will take part in the international early-age football event SingaCup 2026, held in Singapore on 30 and 31 October. This time the club from Denpasar City is sending two teams, the under-8 age group (Kelompok Usia di Bawah 8 Tahun, KU-8) and the under-10 age group (KU-10), to compete and to gain experience on the international stage.
Before leaving for Singapore, the players and the Denpasar City FC management said farewell to the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, and asked for his blessing and support so that they can take part in the tournament smoothly and achieve the best results.
Two squads of 12 players
The Denpasar City FC management coordinator, Putu Sayang Merdawa, said taking part in SingaCup 2026 is part of the club’s continuing development of early-age players. The two teams being sent are the result of selection and development based on the training scheme applied by the coaching team.
At SingaCup 2026 we are sending two age groups, KU-8 and KU-10. Each team is made up of the 12 best players from our selection. Our target is of course to win the title, but just as important is giving the children experience of playing at international level.
Putu Sayang Merdawa, Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He explained that before taking part in the international tournament, the Denpasar City FC players had played in various competitions at Bali regional and national level. That experience is an important foundation for improving the players’ technical ability, competitive mentality, discipline and self-confidence.
At the previous national competition, Denpasar City FC entered four age groups, KU-9, KU-10, KU-12 and KU-14, and all four brought home trophies. This achievement motivates the club to keep improving the quality of its development work and to give young players the chance to grow through wider competition.
After being forged at Bali regional and national level, the children now have the chance to sharpen their mentality and ability at international level. They will gain experience of facing players from other countries, so they can learn a lot, both in how they play and in how they conduct themselves in a match.
Putu Sayang Merdawa, Denpasar City FC management coordinator
He added that Denpasar City FC was founded about one year ago, with the vision and mission of developing football from an early age in Denpasar City. This development work is expected to produce a generation of footballers able to follow in the footsteps of senior players and compete at every level of championship.
In future, the players now in development are expected to move up to older age groups and have the chance to play in competitions such as the Piala Soeratin in its various age groups, the Provincial Sports Week (Pekan Olahraga Provinsi, Porprov) and other competitions.
Rp20 million in travel support
Meanwhile, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of the young Denpasar City FC players and the opportunity they have earned to take part in the international football tournament.
In his view, taking part in SingaCup 2026 is a valuable opportunity for the children to develop their abilities, gain experience, and build their mentality and character as future football athletes of Denpasar City.
Agus Arya Wibawa told all the players to always look after their health, discipline, team unity and spirit throughout the matches. He hopes the players can show their best ability, uphold sportsmanship and protect the good name of Denpasar City and Bali.
In addition, before departing, the players are expected to pray at the merajan or holy place of their own families to ask for safety, a smooth journey and guidance during the tournament.
As a form of support for the development of early-age athletes, the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar also gave the Denpasar City FC team Rp20 million in travel support on the occasion, to help them take part in the international event.
These children are future athletes of Denpasar City, and we need to support them together. We hope this chance to take part in an international tournament can be a valuable experience that improves their ability and their competitive mentality. Stay healthy, uphold sportsmanship, and give your best for Denpasar City.
I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, Deputy Mayor of Denpasar
Through its participation in SingaCup 2026, Denpasar City FC is expected not only to achieve results, but also to further strengthen early-age football development in Denpasar City. The experience of playing abroad is expected to help the young players keep developing and, in time, contribute to the progress of football in Bali and Indonesia. (Ayu/humas.dps)
Source: Denpasar City Government (denpasarkota.go.id) (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://denpasarkota.go.id/berita/wawali-arya-wibawa-dukung-denpasar-city-fc-berlaga-di-singacup-2026-singapura-261027
October 23rd, 2026 | Official
Dear SingaCup Family,
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding and continued support during this uncertain period. We recognise the concerns facing teams, players, parents and officials preparing to travel to Singapore for SingaCup 2026.
We would like to share our recent air quality observations, the tournament’s current status and our contingency arrangements. While we remain hopeful that conditions will improve, everyone’s safety and well-being remain our highest priority.
1. Recent Air Quality Conditions in Singapore
Our team has recorded the following 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings over the past eight days:
| Date | Recorded PSI |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 14 October | 203 |
| Thursday, 15 October | 212 |
| Friday, 16 October | 229 |
| Saturday, 17 October | 212 |
| Sunday, 18 October | 192 |
| Monday, 19 October | 114 |
| Tuesday, 20 October | 112 |
| Wednesday, 21 October | 102 |
These readings indicate a welcomed improvement from the higher levels recorded earlier. However, the improvement is only due to the favorable wind patterns in recent days where the haze were diverted away from Singapore towards Sumatra in the South-East region of Riau Islands. Risk of the haze returning remains high and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Alongside the NEA PSI forecast and official advisories, we will monitor NEA’s 1-hour PM2.5 readings, particularly for the region covering the tournament venue. These readings provide a more current indication of fine particulate levels and help us assess sudden changes in air quality.
2. Prevailing Conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan
As of 22 October 2026, regional updates indicate continuing hotspots and smoke haze in parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan. Rainfall may improve conditions in some areas, but haze risks remain in fire-prone regions experiencing persistent dry weather.
Singapore’s air quality may change depending on regional fire activity, rainfall and wind direction. Improvements locally do not necessarily mean that the underlying haze risk has passed.
Please refer to the attached regional hotspot update for further information. Teams are also encouraged to consult the latest official updates at NEA’s haze website.
3. Current Tournament Status and Team Participation
At this stage, SingaCup 2026 remains scheduled to proceed, subject to prevailing haze and weather conditions, venue arrangements and relevant official advisories.
We encourage all teams to make informed decisions regarding travel and participation, considering players’ ages and health conditions, parental concerns, insurance coverage and existing travel commitments. Teams should consult relevant official health advisories and seek medical advice where appropriate.
Please notify the SingaCup Organising Committee of your decision to proceed or withdraw by Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 2359hrs (Singapore time, GMT+8). This will allow us to finalise tournament groupings, fixtures and operational arrangements.
Teams choosing to travel and participate should understand that disruption remains possible, including changes to tournament groupings, fixtures and match formats, or the suspension, postponement or cancellation of play.
A team’s willingness to participate does not override SingaCup’s safety decisions. No team may play while matches are suspended on safety grounds.
We understand that some teams have made the difficult decision to withdraw. We respect these decisions and appreciate the careful consideration behind them.
Tournament Fee Credit Notes were sent to the affected teams this morning. Subject to the terms stated in the credit notes, these may be used for SingaCup 2027 or the following affiliated tournaments:
- Thailand: Copa Naka 2027
- Philippines: Copa Haribon 2027
- Sri Lanka: Copa Simha 2027
We hope these options provide flexibility and look forward to welcoming affected teams at a future tournament.
4. SingaCup 2026 Contingency Planning and Safety Measures
For teams choosing to participate despite the potential haze disruptions, we wish to establish a clear mutual understanding: players’ health and safety will always come first. If conditions deteriorate, necessary measures may include shortened playing time, delayed or suspended matches, cancellation of fixtures, or termination of the tournament.
Teams that are unable to accept the possibility of the tournament being disrupted or not completed are strongly encouraged to consider withdrawing under the arrangements outlined in Section 3.
Teams wishing to withdraw must notify the SingaCup Organising Committee by Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 2359hrs (Singapore time, GMT+8).
Teams choosing to proceed should do so with a clear understanding of the potential disruptions, possible non-completion and the tournament fee provisions set out in this advisory.
All fixtures remain subject to prevailing haze and weather conditions, lightning risks, pitch conditions, venue availability and relevant official advisories. There is no guarantee that every fixture, age-group competition or the tournament as a whole can be completed.
Where necessary, SingaCup reserves the right to delay, suspend, shorten, reschedule or cancel individual fixtures, or postpone or terminate an affected age-group competition or the tournament, in the interests of safety.
Air Quality Monitoring and Operational Bands
SingaCup will monitor both the NEA PSI forecast and 1-hour PM2.5 readings for the region covering the tournament venue. Readings will be reviewed approximately one hour before kick-off, with continued monitoring and further assessments throughout each match day.
The following framework uses NEA’s 1-hour PM2.5 band definitions. The tournament actions described are SingaCup’s operational arrangements, subject to applicable official health advisories:
| NEA Band | 1-hour PM2.5 Concentration | SingaCup Operational Response |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 — Normal | 0–55 µg/m³ | Normal tournament activities may proceed, subject to prevailing conditions and applicable safety requirements. |
| Band 2 — Elevated | 56–150 µg/m³ | Further safety assessment is required. Where play is consistent with applicable health guidance and permitted by the organisers, matches will be shortened to one half, with the duration confirmed before kick-off. |
| Band 3 — High | 151–250 µg/m³ | Official tournament matches will be suspended. |
| Band 4 — Very High | 251 µg/m³ and above | Official tournament matches will remain suspended. |
NEA advises vulnerable persons, including children, to avoid strenuous outdoor activity when 1-hour PM2.5 readings are Elevated. A shortened match does not, by itself, establish that participation is safe or override this advice.
The 1-hour PM2.5 bands will not be assessed in isolation. The organisers may delay or suspend play at lower readings where the NEA PSI forecast, official advisories, participants’ health or prevailing conditions warrant it.
Where play is permitted, additional precautions may include water and rest breaks, reduced warm-up periods and close monitoring of players.
Any player who feels unwell must stop playing immediately, inform their team official and receive appropriate assessment or medical attention.
Teams may elect not to participate in a match. Any resulting walkover will be handled under the applicable tournament rules and confirmed by the organisers.
Prolonged Disruption and Force Majeure
If haze-related delays exceed two hours, the Organising Committee may determine that the affected age-group competition cannot reasonably or safely be completed. Where the applicable tournament terms permit, SingaCup may invoke the force majeure provisions and terminate the remaining fixtures for that age group.
If the tournament or an affected age-group competition is terminated due to haze-related force majeure, no tournament fee refunds will be provided, subject to the applicable tournament terms and any requirements of law. The withdrawal and credit arrangements outlined in Section 3 remain subject to their stated terms.
Communication and Competition Outcomes
All changes will be communicated through designated team officials. Match-day updates will include:
- Latest NEA PSI forecast
- Latest 1-hour PM2.5 concentration
- Reporting time and monitoring region
- Match status and any revised safety instructions
Competition outcomes, including those arising from shortened matches, walkovers or incomplete fixtures, will be determined in accordance with the applicable tournament rules and terms.
5. Our Commitment to the SingaCup Family
Every decision will take account of prevailing air quality, official health advisories, sporting and operational requirements and, above all, the safety and well-being of our players, families, coaches, officials, volunteers and partners.
We recognise the considerable time, effort and resources every team has invested in preparing for SingaCup 2026. We do not take your trust and support for granted. We remain committed to communicating openly, acting responsibly and treating every team with care and understanding throughout this period.
Please share this advisory with your players, parents and accompanying officials.
Thank you for standing with us, SingaCup Family. We will continue to keep you updated as the situation develops.
Warm regards,
The SingaCup Organising Committee
October 20th, 2026 | Official
Dear SingaCup Family,
Greetings from SingaCup!
With SingaCup 2026 scheduled to take place from 31 October to 7 November 2026, we would like to provide an important update on the ongoing haze situation affecting Singapore and the surrounding region.
The Organising Committee is closely monitoring air quality conditions and advisories issued by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Health (MOH), alongside relevant sporting guidance, to safeguard the health, safety and well-being of our young players, coaches, officials and supporters.
1. Recent Air Quality Conditions
Singapore’s air quality has improved over the past few days. The following 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings were recorded by our team over the past eight days.
- Monday, 12 October – PSI 155
- Tuesday, 13 October – PSI 159
- Wednesday, 14 October – PSI 203
- Thursday, 15 October – PSI 212
- Friday, 16 October – PSI 229
- Saturday, 17 October – PSI 212
- Sunday, 18 October – PSI 192
- Monday, 19 October – PSI 114
2. Official Health Advisory for Outdoor Activities
The official 24-hour PSI categories and general health guidance are as follows:
- PSI 0–50 (Good): Normal activities.
- PSI 51–100 (Moderate): Normal activities.
- PSI 101–200 (Unhealthy): Healthy persons should reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. More vulnerable individuals should take additional precautions.
- PSI 201–300 (Very Unhealthy): Healthy persons should avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion. More vulnerable individuals should minimise outdoor activity or avoid outdoor activity, depending on their health status.
- PSI above 300 (Hazardous): Outdoor activity should be avoided.
These are general health recommendations and the Organising Committee will take particular care when assessing conditions for our young participants.
3. Current Tournament Status and Contingency Planning
At this stage, SingaCup 2026 remains scheduled to proceed as planned. However, given the uncertainty surrounding the haze situation, the Organising Committee is actively reviewing contingency arrangements to protect participants while minimising disruption to participating teams.
Possible measures under consideration include:
- Reduced match durations,
- Earlier kick-off times, potentially bringing forward the first matches to 7.00am.
- Postponement of the tournament, should prevailing conditions make outdoor sporting activities unsuitable.
Any changes to match schedules or durations will be assessed carefully against the latest official health advisories and conditions at the respective venues. Earlier kick-off times will not automatically be considered safer, as air quality can fluctuate throughout the day.
The Organising Committee will prioritise the health and safety of all participants in determining the appropriate course of action.
4. Decision Timeline and Travel Arrangements
We understand that many international teams have already committed to flights, accommodation and other travel arrangements. We fully appreciate the potential inconvenience and financial implications that any changes may bring.
To provide teams with greater clarity, we will provide a further update by Thursday, 22 October 2026.
In the meantime, we encourage all participating teams to contact their respective airlines, accommodation providers and travel agents to enquire about possible booking flexibility as a precautionary measure.
Should there be any significant developments before the decision deadline, we will endeavour to provide timely updates to the SingaCup Family.
5. Our Commitment to the SingaCup Family
Please be assured that any decision will be made following careful consideration of prevailing air quality conditions, official health advisories, sporting considerations and, above all, the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding and continued support during this uncertain period. We remain hopeful that conditions will improve, allowing us to welcome everyone to Singapore for a safe, enjoyable and memorable SingaCup 2026.
Thank you for standing with us, SingaCup Family.
Warm regards,
The SingaCup Organising Committee
October 15th, 2026 | Official
Dear SingaCup Family,
We are closely monitoring the recent haze conditions affecting countries across our region, including Singapore.
Please be assured that the safety and well-being of our players, coaches, families and supporters remain our utmost priority. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide timely updates should there be any changes affecting the tournament.
Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support. Let us continue to look out for one another and stay safe.
Warm regards,
The SingaCup Organising Team
