Singapore has plenty of places to kick, throw and whack balls around, like the new ActiveSG Queenstown Sport Centre, but batting cages are considerably harder to come by. Now, Easties can channel their inner baseball pro without even leaving Tampines, thanks to iBat by Urbanytes, Singapore’s 1st rooftop batting cage at SAFRA Tampines.
Image credit: SAFRA
You don’t need experience to have fun at iBat, as the rooftop facility is designed for both complete beginners and seasoned baseball or softball players looking to get some batting practice in.
Step into one of the batting lanes, pick up your bat, and an automated pitching machine will fire balls your way at intervals of around 5 to 6 seconds. So keep your eye on the balls, time your swing, and hopefully score a hit instead of dramatically swinging at thin air.
Image credit: iBat by Urbanytes via Google Maps
Each round comes with 10 pitches and a short break afterwards for you to catch your breath or make adjustments before going again.
More experienced players can also use the cages to practice their batting technique, making the space suitable for anything from a casual friend outing to an intense training sesh.
Moreover, on the rooftop of SAFRA Tampines, it’s a pretty good spot to live your baseball pro dreams without travelling overseas for batting cages, commonly found in cities like Seoul or Tokyo, which also inspired this one in Singapore. Prior to iBat’s opening, the only operating batting cage in Singapore was an indoor one at Dempsey.
With prices from just $6 for 20 pitches, which works out to be $0.30 per pitch, iBat is a great place for an affordable date, gathering, or even a solo day out.
| Type | Price for 20 pitches | Cost per pitch |
| SAFRA Members | $6 | $0.30 |
| Guests / Public | $8 | $0.40 |
Do note that these are introductory promotional rates, so prices may go up in time to come.
Additionally, participants must currently be aged 13 or older. You have to sign a waiver if you’re 18 and above, while those aged 13 to 17 will require parental consent.
Not to worry if you have younger kiddos who are upset about missing out, because iBat says dedicated trial and coaching sessions for kids aged 12 and below are in the works.
You will need to wear covered, closed-toe sports shoes to enter the batting cage, on top of the provided batting helmet with a face guard.
Current opening hours are 10am to 10pm on weekdays, and 8am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays.
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You can take the Downtown Line to Tampines West MRT Station (DT31) and use Exit B. However, from there, it’s roughly an 11-minute walk to SAFRA Tampines via Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Street 92.
Getting there by bus saves you the hefty trek. By bus, you can alight directly outside or opposite SAFRA Tampines at bus stops SAFRA Tampines (75059) or Opp SAFRA Tampines (75051). Bus services serving these stops include 5, 8, 15, 18, 21, 23, 28, 59, 65, 67, 118 and 168.
Once you’re inside SAFRA Tampines, make your way to the Annex Building and head up to Level R, where iBat is located on the rooftop alongside the tennis facilities.
Image credit: Mark Lee via Google Maps
Whether you’re a baseball fan or simply looking for something different to do, iBat Singapore has got your back.
With introductory rates starting from a very affordable $6, you can round up a few friends and have fun testing out your hand-eye coordination. Who knows, you might just discover a hidden talent too!
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Cover image adapted from: Mark Lee, iBat by Urbanytes via Google Maps
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