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2026 AFF Cup: How to Get Tickets for Singapore vs. Thailand Semifinal

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Tickets for the AFF Cup semifinal first leg between Singapore and Thailand go on sale online on August 12, 2026.
  • The match will be held at Jalan Besar Stadium on August 15, with kickoff at 9 p.m. local time; no box-office sales are available.
  • Ticket prices range from S$35 to S$49, excluding fees, and fans are warned to sit in their designated sections.

Fans eager to watch the AFF Cup or ASEAN Championship 2026 semifinal first leg between Singapore and Thailand can purchase tickets exclusively online starting Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, at Jalan Besar Stadium, with kickoff set for 9 p.m. local time. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) confirmed that ticket sales commence at 11 a.m. via Tickethotline, emphasizing that there will be no on-site or box-office sales.

Fans should purchase their tickets as soon as sales open because the match is expected to attract strong interest following Singapore's progress to the semifinals.

โ€” Asia OneAdvice for fans regarding ticket purchases for the Singapore vs. Thailand semifinal match.

Ticket prices are divided into two categories: Category 1 at S$49 and Category 2 at S$35. These prices do not include a S$1.20 ticketing fee per ticket and a 5 percent transaction fee. Given the strong interest expected following Singapore's advancement to the semifinals, fans are advised to purchase tickets promptly upon release.

The semifinal first leg will be hosted at Jalan Besar Stadium, a smaller venue than Singapore's 55,000-capacity National Stadium. The National Stadium is unavailable as it requires approximately two and a half weeks to be prepared for football after the National Day Parade on August 9, including dismantling parade setups and reconditioning the pitch. Jalan Besar Stadium has previously hosted ASEAN Championship matches, including Singapore's 1-1 draw with Indonesia on August 7.

The National Stadium is unavailable because it requires about two and a half weeks to be reinstated following Singapore's National Day Parade on August 9.

โ€” The Straits TimesExplanation for why the semifinal match is not being held at the National Stadium.

Supporters of Thailand should note that all tickets allocated for away fans have already been purchased by the Football Association of Thailand and are managed directly by them. Thai supporters are urged to contact their national association for tickets. Both sets of fans are strictly warned to remain within their designated seating sections, as entry may be denied or refunds forfeited for those found in opposing team zones. Singapore advanced to the semifinals after a 1-1 draw with Indonesia, while Thailand secured their spot by defeating Myanmar 2-0.

Fans found in a zone designated for the opposing team may be denied entry or removed from the stadium without a refund.

โ€” FASWarning from the Football Association of Singapore regarding seating regulations for fans.
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