MEDIA ADVISORY

PATRONS ATTENDING 2019 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP 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 .

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).

Gate No. Security Check Access via Public Directional Video indicated on Point Transport ticket 1 – 6, 19 – 23 Stadium Roar Stadium MRT Exit A ( Wave https://bit.ly/2TDkKOd Mall Level 3) 7 – 14 OCBC Arena Stadium MRT Exit B 15 – 18 Sports Hub Hard 600m walk under https://bit.ly/2TE3Y1p Courts sheltered walkway from Kallang MRT

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

A section of Carpark 5 at 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: o Event Guide for General Ticket Holders (20 July 2019) o 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 JooYu Feng Singapore Sports Hub Singapore Sports Hub DID: +65 6653 9716 DID: +65 6553 9717 HP: +65 9321 8550 HP: +65 9777 1150 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Annex A – Map of the Singapore Sports Hub

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

Click the image for a larger map Annex C – Map of Carpark 5 partial closure

ABOUT SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB

The Singapore Sports Hub is a fully integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub, with programming that comprises world-class recreational and competitive events, as well as community events, to serve children, youth, working adults, seniors, families, and less privileged population segments in Singapore and tourism sectors. Consisting of a unique cluster development of world-class sports facilities within the city, it plays a critical role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports industry, excellence and participation. Its vision is to be the region’s premier sports, entertainment and lifestyle destination.

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

▪ A new 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating ▪ The iconic ▪ 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 sqm , including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River) ▪ 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium ▪ Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum ▪ Sports Hub Library ▪ Shimano Cycling World ▪ Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball) lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park 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 Project Finance International (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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