Paint the National Stadium red and bring back the Kallang Roar on March 31

Turn the National Stadium into a sea of red. That is the call to football fans as the Lions prepare to play their final Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2027 qualifier on March 31.

After securing qualification to the tournament in Saudi Arabia, the Singapore national football team will play a Group C match against Bangladesh. 

It marks the first time the Lions have qualified for the Asian Cup on merit. Their only previous appearance came in 1984, when they featured as hosts.

To celebrate the team’s achievement and enliven the atmosphere, a series of official Lions merchandise is already on sale on

Shopee

and will be made available at selected offline activations. 

Merchandise will also be available at Kallang Wave Mall from March 28 to 31 and on match day at the National Stadium.

Fan tees come in two versions – Classic Crest and Roar & Rise – with caps and blind box keychains rounding off the range. Printed across the various products is the slogan “Roar Together. Rise Together”, as organisers seek to rally supporters in one united colour for the clash.

Roar for the Lions 

Beyond wearing the colours, fans are being invited to make their voices heard online before the Kallang Roar returns to the stands.

Supporters can take part in the Roar Challenge on TikTok using an official voice-detection filter to record their loudest roar. They must post their entries with the hashtag #FASRoarChallenge and tag friends to join in.

Three participants with the highest roar scores and most creative entries will win a pair of match tickets. 

The campaign will also move into the heartlands.

Fans can look forward to roadshows across the island in the lead-up to match day, with football-themed activities and community engagements taking place at Our Tampines Hub from Feb 26 to 27; and Bishan Community Club from March 13 to 15.

From March 16 to 31, Kallang Wave Mall will host the Through the Tunnel exhibition, tracing key chapters in Singapore football from the iconic 1994 “Dream Team” to the present Lions squad, which booked their place at the 2027 Asian Cup.

At the exhibition, visitors can also learn team captain Hariss Harun and head coach Gavin Lee’s reflections on what this campaign means. 

At the end of the trail, fans can leave their own mark. A message wall invites supporters to pen notes of belief and encouragement – a reminder that the roar does not begin on the pitch, but in the stands.

Visitors can also expect football-themed games and family-friendly activities, with official merchandise booths operating at Kallang Wave Mall from March 28 to 31.

Having witnessed the Lions overcome Hong Kong 2-1 last year in person, football fan Daryl Eng is glad the exhibition will “celebrate the achievements of our players”. 

“Watching our players and knowing that they worked hard to get to where they are, that fills me with so much pride,” says the 28-year-old. “It wasn’t just the Ilhan [Fandi] goal in Hong Kong but also the contributions of players in the past that have led to this qualification for 2027.” 

All roads lead to Kallang

While Singapore have already secured their place at the 2027 tournament, the match against Bangladesh remains significant.

A strong performance would allow the Lions to close their qualifying campaign on a high and carry momentum into the continental tournament in Saudi Arabia. 

Just as importantly, it offers a chance to reconnect with supporters at the National Stadium, where past highs – from the Malaysia Cup era to the 2005 Tiger Cup triumph on home soil – were built on packed stands and vocal home support.

Tickets to the Singapore vs Bangladesh match are available via

Ticketek

, the

FAS website

and at the Kallang Box Office on match day, subject to availability. Supporters who have yet to secure seats can enjoy 15 per cent off tickets by quoting the promo code “LIONS15OFF” at checkout on Ticketek.