Things to do at The Kallang
If you’ve ever gone to The Kallang, previously known as the Singapore Sports Hub, chances are you’re there for a concert at the National Stadium or Indoor Stadium. But beyond these stadiums, it’s also a massive area with countless things to do.
Whether you’re planning your pre-concert activities or stopping by for a game with your friends, here’s the ultimate guide to The Kallang, including things to do and where to find the best amenities.
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Sports you can play at The Kallang
For a place that was once called Singapore Sports Hub, you can’t forget the variety of sports that you can try out here.
Bouldering & rock climbing at Climb Central
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Enter Kallang Wave Mall, and you can’t miss the giant rock wall at Climb Central. Spiderman your way up the walls from $27.25 for an Adult Entry Pass, or you could get a membership for repeat entries too.
Check out facility entry & membership rates on the Climb Central website.
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Gym workouts at F45
Train for the next HYROX event at F45. Apart from their regular classes, they often do HYROX workouts and races. You can attend classes from $40/session.
Find out class and membership rates at the F45 website.
Classes at CrossFit Unit
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If you’re feeling inspired by the CrossFitters like Amotti on Physical: Asia, head down to CrossFit Unit. They offer a wide variety of classes, such as Olympic Lifting and Metcon. You can get different types of memberships too, depending on your needs.
Check out membership details on the CrossFit Unit website.
Pilates & yoga at FS8
FS8 is the newest joint on the block for pilates, tone, and yoga workouts. Try out different kinds of pilates workouts, like their Ignite and ReformX classes.
To celebrate their new opening, FS8 is offering a Foundation Membership promotion for this branch – attend 1 class per week for $29/week, or attend unlimited classes for $99/week.
Find out more about the Foundation Membership promotion on the FS8 Tanjong Rhu Instagram page.
Bowling at Kallang Bowl
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Flex your bowling skills at Kallang Bowl. Grab your bowling buddies for a game from just $5.40/pax, or book a lane to yourself from $30/hour. Just don’t try to recreate Wii Sports by throwing your ball backwards.
Ice skating at Kallang Ice World
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Between Heated Rivalry and Alysa Liu at the Winter Olympics, ice sports have been on the rise. If you want in on the action, get your skates on at Kallang Ice World. Enter the rink from $17/adult or $14/child for a 2-hour session, and just top up $6 to rent a pair of skates.
Multi-purpose courts at The Kallang Hard Courts
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Jio your basketball buddies and pickleball kakis for a game at The Kallang Hard Courts. The courts here can be adapted to your preferred spot, as long as you make a booking first.
Kallang Tennis Hub
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Kallang Tennis Hub has more pickleball courts, along with their many tennis courts. Tennis players can choose between sheltered and outdoor courts to rally up, while pickleball enthusiasts can play on the outdoor junior courts here.
Netball & volleyball at OCBC Arena
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For more action on the court, head down to OCBC Arena. It may house 9 National Sports Associations, but courts here are open for anyone to book. Rally your friends for a game of netball, or hit some satisfying spikes at the volleyball courts.
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If indoor volleyball isn’t enough, play a game under the sun at the beach volleyball courts. Put on your sunblock and block your friends’ spikes here.
Swimming at OCBC Aquatic Centre
Beat the heat and dive into the pool at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Splash freely as you swim laps in the training pool, or try out some aqua fitness classes.
Kayaking & canoeing at Water Sports Centre
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Those who think open waters are more their drift can head down to the Water Sports Centre. Hop into their kayaks and canoes and paddle along the Kallang Basin. Who knows, you might find yourself side by side with our beloved otters.
Skate Park
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He was a skater boy, but don’t say, “See you later, boy.” Grab your skateboards and make your way to the skate park. Practice your tricks with the rails and the mini-quarter pipe here, or skate around as you master your kickflips.
Running tracks at Home of Athletics & Promenade
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Runners and track stars can run over to the Home of Athletics for their next training session. Channel your inner Usain Bolt as you chase the finish line.
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Or if you’re worried about the rain or can’t make it in time for the public hours at the Home of Athletics, head over to the Promenade instead. Have a jog at the 888-metre long track that circles the National Stadium.
Exercise & fitness stations
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Of course, you can’t separate sports and physical training, so get your reps in at the exercise & fitness station above the former Sports Hub Library.
Bonus: Dance practice spots
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With the mirrors at Bayfront MRT now covered in frost, dancers can find a new practice spot at The Kallang. These mirrored areas can be found at the following locations:
- National Stadium, Level 2 (Near Gate 7)
- National Stadium, Level 2 (Near Gates 21/22 and OCBC Aquatic Centre)
- Near OCBC Square, outside Visitors Centre
Where to find storage lockers
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Skip the security checks at stadium events by leaving your bags at the storage lockers around The Kallang. You can store your belongings from $6 at the following locations:
| Singapore Indoor Stadium | Beside Administrative Office (Level 1) |
| North Forecourt Lift Lobby (Level 2) | |
| Kallang Wave Mall | Near Yunomori Onsen (Level 2) |
| Near F45 (Level 2) | |
| OCBC Arena | Outside OCBC Arena (Level 1) |
| National Stadium | Overhead bridge from Kallang MRT, near Gate 15 |
Best toilets at The Kallang
When nature calls, answer it in comfort. We’ve gone around The Kallang and found some of the best spots to let it all out.
OCBC Arena – Most comfortable
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Cleanliness, tons of cubicles, cooling aircon, the toilets at OCBC Arena Level 1 have it all. We recommend coming here if you’re expecting a long time on the porcelain throne.
There’s also a separate shower and locker room area right next door, for anyone who needs to freshen up after an intense workout.
Kallang Tennis Hub – Guaranteed bidets
Something we’ve noticed on our toilet hunt is a severe lack of bidets in the area – in general, most toilets only have the bidet spray in handicapped cubicles.
For guaranteed bum cleanliness, head down to Kallang Tennis Hub, where every cubicle is equipped with a bidet spray. Just a heads up – you might find the toilet bowls soaked if the previous user decides to hose down the seat.
Leisure Park Kallang B1 Toilet – Less crowded
Imagine you’re waiting for the doors to open before a concert at the National Stadium, killing time at Leisure Park Kallang. You walk to the nearest toilet, only to find a line snaking out the toilet entrance.
It’s happened to this writer, and she’s now un-gatekeeping the toilet at Leisure Park Kallang B1, where there was practically no line for the loo. The slight distance away from everything else might put you off, but we’d say it’s worth the lack of waiting.
Water dispensers
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Hydration is important when you’re exercising, and the people at The Kallang know that too. We found water dispensers at these sports facilities in the area:
- Kallang Tennis Hub
- Water Sports Centre
- OCBC Arena
Special shoutout to the water dispensers at the Water Sports Centre for blessing us with ice-cold water after walking all over The Kallang.
Food
Breakfast spots like Fun Toast & OldTown White Coffee
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If you’re in the area for some early morning exercise, fuel up with a classic Singaporean breakfast. Head down to Fun Toast and get their Kaya Butter Toast Set ($6.20) or Min Jiang Kueh Soft Bun Set ($6.50).
Or for a familiar coffee favourite, make your way to OldTown White Coffee. Nibble on their Kaya & Butter Brown Toast ($6.30) for a light breakfast, or eat your fill with their Nasi Lemak with Rendang Chicken ($15.90).
Quick bites & sweet treats
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Grab some chewy waffles from MK Levure Naturelle. You can get these sweet treats with all sorts of fillings, like Peanut Butter ($3) and Chocolate Marshmallow ($3.50).
If you prefer pancakes over waffles, then check out Munchi Pancakes. From classics like Red Bean ($2) and Coconut ($2) to modern flavours like Milo Dinosaur ($2.40) and Oreo Cheese ($2.40), there are plenty of options to choose from.
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Au Croissant is serving up treats in the form of pastries and puffs. Fans of a classic croissant can get a Butter Croissant for $3.20, or try their sweeter Double Chocolate Croissant ($4.20). For something more savoury, munch on a Sausage Roll Smoke ($3).
Go back to tradition with Dian Dian Pastry House. It might not be Chinese New Year anymore, but don’t let that stop you from getting a Pineapple Tart ($2.20). For a more unique flavour, nibble on their Rose Paste Pastry ($3.80).
Hearty meals for a proper dinner before your concert
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Get a taste of Taiwan at Typhoon Cafe. Slurp on their Signature Taiwanese Oyster Mee Sua ($13.90), or share a Steamed Sea Bass with Shimeji Mushrooms ($15.90) with your family and friends.
Another Taiwanese alternative is Song Yue Taiwan Cuisine. Spring onion lovers can get a plate of Farm Chicken with Spring Onion (from $18.90), or warm yourself up with a bowl of Traditional Ginger Duck ($19.90).
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Eat to your heart’s delight at Suki-Ya with some all-you-can-eat shabu shabu. Come in the afternoons for their lunch buffet (from $23.90/pax), where you can enjoy a free-flow ice cream buffet from just $1 extra. Or if you’re looking for a post-game meal, head down for their dinner buffet (from $28.90/pax).
For a cheaper Japanese meal, there’s also OMOOMO, a Halal-certified restaurant serving up Japanese and Korean fusion dishes. Try out their Chikin Miso Ramyeon ($9.90) or Beef Bulgogi Japchae ($10.50).
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Anyone in a Western mood can enjoy The Soup Spoon Union. Chow down on their classic Boston Clam Chowder (from $9.50), or enjoy a bowl of Tangy Tomato (from $7.20).
Or if you’re looking for a salad for your diet, Supergreen has got you covered. Grab one of their signature bowls like the Smoked Duck Bowl ($10.30) and Vegan Power Bowl ($10.30), or Build Your Own Bowl from $10.30.
Address: 1 Stadium Pl, #01-37 Kallang Wave Mall, Singapore 397628
Opening hours: 11am-8.30pm, daily
Refreshing Drinks
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Satisfy your milk tea cravings at Chicha San Chen. Build your own tea combination from $4, or go for their popular items – you can’t go wrong with their Bubble Milk Tea ($5.80) or Fruit Milk Tea ($6.20).
If you want to feel healthier, cool down after a workout with a smoothie from Boost Juice. Taste some Mango Magic from $4.50, or get some gains with their Protein Supreme ($4.50). For those who need some guilty pleasure after all, treat yourself with a King William Chocolate ($4.50) instead.
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You could also get a cuppa from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf while you’re here. Go basic with an Americano ($5.80) or Cafe Latte ($6.80). Matcha lovers can also get their fix of Matcha Latte ($7.50) here. The cafe gets bonus points for having outlets at both Kallang Wave Mall and Leisure Park Kallang.
Late-night eats & drinks for post-concert supper
Keep the party going even after you leave the stadium with a couple of drinks – there’s a whole row of bars at Kallang Wave Mall where you can chug a pint.
Drinks at Al Capone’s.
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Grab a pint at Al Capone’s. There’s plenty of food to go with your booze, from appetisers like Calamari Rings ($13.90) to full platters like The Gangster ($45.90), which comes with a whole roasted chicken, mixed sausages, and fries.
Gather with fellow football fans at Bar Soccer – this bar is covered in football paraphernalia and often screens live matches for fervent fans. A pint here starts from $13, or you can share a bucket of beer bottles with your buddies from $60.
Bonus: Best spots to stock up on snacks
The queue to enter the stadiums before a concert or event can get really long, giving you more than enough time to nibble on some snacks before your turn for security checks. While Cheers might be your go-to to grab that box of Pocky, here’s other alternatives in the area to snag a snack at.
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Most people coming from Stadium MRT might head straight to Exit A, but consider leaving from Exit B instead. You can find Stadium Kiosk, a little store right next to the gantry. A small packet of snacks like Twisties or Roller Coasters will only set you back $0.50, or grab a Pringles can for $4.
Address: 3 Stadium Walk, #01-10 Stadium MRT station, Singapore 397692
Opening hours: 9.30am-7.30pm, daily
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Get the trendiest snacks at The SGFR Store. Don’t FOMO on viral treats like Dubai Chewy Cookies ($8), and try something unique like Freeze Dried Vanilla Ice Cream ($8.50).
Of course, don’t cross supermarkets off your list. You’ll find FairPrice Xtra at Kallang Wave Mall. Anyone feeling extra thirsty can get a 1.5-litre bottle of water from just $0.80, or you could chomp on a packet of Chips More ($2) if you’re feeling like Cookie Monster.
Get all these snacks for $4.20.
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Over at Leisure Park Kallang, do your snack shopping at the newly-opened Sheng Siong too. Expect the usual low prices here – mineral bottles on promotion can go for under $0.50, and if you know you’re going to lose your voice from screaming at the stadium, grab a packet of Woods’ Peppermint Lozenges at just $0.95.
Address: 5 Stadium Walk, #B1-01/02/03/04 Leisure Park Kallang, Singapore 397693
Opening hours: 7am-10.30pm, daily
Contact: 6592 2865
Entertainment
Get ready for a day of thrills with the many entertainment options around The Kallang.
Karaoke at Teo Heng Family KTV Studio or K.Star Karaoke
Work your voices with a quick round of karaoke at Teo Heng Family KTV Studio. From just $13/hour for a room, sing with your friends to your favourite tunes.
Pro tip: The YouTube function is great for finding songs that aren’t in Teo Heng’s catalogue.
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If you want to spice up your karaoke session, you can head down to K.Star Karaoke. Their Instagrammable thematic rooms can be booked from $25/hour and can fit around 6 people. And don’t worry if you’ve got a massive group – their panoramic room (from $40/hour) can fit up to 15 people.
Arcades
Take your friends along for some thrills at Paco Funworld. Try to grab yourself a new plushie with their claw machines, or get your game on with some air hockey or shooting games.
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For a different kind of arcade, enjoy some VR action at Overworld VR. Run away from dinosaurs or eliminate waves of robots with the VR Machine Ride ($15/pax per game).
Or if you want to jump around, you can also play Floor Is Lava – a 25-minute session will set you back $16/pax on Mondays to Thursdays, or $19/pax on Fridays to Sundays, public holidays, and eves of public holidays.
Segway tour & walking trails
Explore The Kallang and beyond when hop on the O-Ride Mini Segway Tour. Their 2-hour tour starts off at the National Stadium and will take you all the way to Marina Bay.
Book a Mini Segway Tour on Klook.
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Learn more about the area and its history as you walk on the Sports, Arts & Heritage trail. Follow this self-guided 3km trail that brings you around The Kallang, with 3 sections highlighting the different parts of its history.
Find out more about the Sports, Arts & Heritage Trail on The Kallang’s website.
Treatments & services
Take it slow and get pampered, because The Kallang isn’t just about high-tension fun.
Yunomori Onsen & Spa
Don’t wait until your next Japan trip to soak in an onsen spa – just head over to Yunomori Onsen & Spa. Pop by for a quick 30-minute Head & Shoulders Massage ($52.32), or spend the full day here with their Onsen Entry Day Pass ($49.05/non-member adult).
Manicure pedicure at Get Nailed
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Treat yourself to a manicure at Get Nailed. You could get an express manicure for just $15, or get a full gel manicure at $58. First-time customers can try their services at a discounted price too, such as a Classic Manicure & Pedicure for just $58.
Express facial at Kskin
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Give yourself a skin makeover with Kskin. Pop by for a quick 15-minute facial at just $28, or try another treatment if you’ve got time to spare – services like the Pore Refining Treatment ($60) and the Intensive Dark Spot Lightening Treatment ($60) take about 30 minutes.
Shopping
While you’re basking in the malls’ aircon, take the chance to do some shopping too.
Sports gear from Pangu Running & Cycleoxygen
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Runners can sprint to Pangu Running to cop some new gear, with a selection of clothes and accessories on display. Grab a pair of BMAI GCarbon 3.0 Turbo ($159) if you’ve worn out your old shoes. To track your runs better, try on a sports watch like the Coros Pace 4 ($369).
Cyclists eyeing a Brompton can head down to Cycleoxygen. Get your new ride here, from a P Line bicycle (from $4700) to the latest G Line bicycle ($5150). You can get accessories too, such as the Thousand Heritage 2.0 Helmet at $165.
Bonus: Best spots for concert needs
The concert experience starts way before the stadium doors open – make some memories with fellow fans and get your concert essentials at these stores.
Daiso for cheap accessories & stationery
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Daiso isn’t just for household goods that you never knew you needed; if you want to decorate fan-support photocards on the spot, you can head up here. Get kawaii photocard sleeves to protect your faves, or find all sorts of stickers to customise your toploaders, all at Daiso’s standard price of $2.18/item.
Sparkle for photocard holders
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You might think of Sparkle as the shop full of plushies and toys, but you should pop by for your concert shopping spree. Show off your bias in a fluffy photocard holder from $6.90, or if you foresee yourself melting in the stadium heat, grab a handheld fan from $29.90.
Address: 1 Stadium Pl, #01-54 Kallang Wave Mall, Singapore 397628
Opening hours: 11am-10pm, daily
Contact: 6835 7338
Photostrips at Solace Studios
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Snap a picture with your concert buddies over at Solace Studios. You can get a pair of photostrips from $10, and you can choose your favourite frames – don’t miss out on concert-exclusive frames on showday too.
Pro tip: While you can find their store in Leisure Park Kallang, you’ll also find some photobooths at Kallang Wave Mall. Do show up early though, because the queues do start snaking on concert days.
How to get to The Kallang
By train
For the most direct ride to the stadiums, take the Circle Line to Stadium MRT (CC6) – you’ll end up right at their doorstep.
Mountbatten MRT (CC7) is a 15-minute walk away, perfect if you want to squeeze in a leg workout. This station is also a great alternative to get home while avoiding the post-concert crowd.
Anyone coming from the East-West Line can get to the stadiums via Kallang MRT (EW10), also a 15-minute walk away from the area.
Tanjong Rhu MRT (TE23) is another option if the Thomson-East Coast Line is convenient for you – the station is 10 minutes away from The Kallang on foot.
By bus
Bus 11 is the only bus that goes straight to the Indoor Stadium – this service stops at the Stadium Stn and Opp S’pore Indoor Stadium bus stops.
If the National Stadium is your destination, you’ll likely find yourself at the Natl Stadium or Opposite Natl Stadium bus stop. You can get here with the following buses: Bus 10, 14, 16, 70, 70A, 70M, 196 or 196A.
You can also go the longer way by taking Bus 158 to the Tanjong Rhu Stn Exit 1 bus stop and walking to The Kallang.
By bicycle
Get your leg workout in by cycling to The Kallang. There’s ample bicycle parking space near Stadium MRT, and you can rent Anywheel or Hello Ride bikes here too.
By car
Drivers are spoilt for choice with parking options, as long as you get here before the crowd comes in.
Visitors watching an event at the National Stadium, you can park right at its multi-storey carpark, or the 2 basement carparks. These carparks can be accessed via Stadium Drive
Meanwhile, shoppers can opt for the underground parking at either Kallang Wave Mall or Leisure Park Kallang.
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If you’re not worried about the weather, you can park at the open carparks around the area – there’s one right in front of the Indoor Stadium, and another in front of Leisure Park Kallang. When these carparks are full, head further out and you’ll find more spots near Decathlon Kallang and at Gardens By The Bay East.
Plan your next outing to the stadiums at The Kallang
The Kallang is massive with no shortage of things to do, so plan ahead and make the most out of your day there.
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