Discovery Of The Week: Rooftop Futsal In The CBD

Farhan Shafie
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z

Night owls and shift workers in the Tanjong Pagar area, rejoice! There's a futsal pitch near (or rather, above) you.

With this lofty location, you've already scored a goal!Photo: Stadio Futsal

What: Stadio@Rooftop is Singapore’s first rooftop pitch which allows up to 10 players to score goals to their heart’s content in a lofty location.

Where: Smack dab in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District, this spectacular futsal court is situated on Level 8 of Amara Hotel at 165, Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539.

The pitch is available for bookings all day on Fridays, weekends and public holidays.Photo: Stadio Futsal

The pitch allows up to 10 players for a kickabout.Photo: Stadio Futsal

When: Mondays to Thursdays, it costs $120 per hour to book the pitch between 8am and 5pm, and $140 per hour from 5pm onwards. On Fridays, weekends and public holidays, it costs $140 per hour all day. Peak hour bookings (including weekends and public holidays) are after 6pm on weekdays. Any time before that is considered off-peak hours. As Stadio owns the keys to the futsal court, it can be booked past regular working hours - with prior notice. Perfect for night owls and shift workers. For more information, check out their website here.

Who: For football enthusiasts, weekend warriors and frustrated office workers in need of a good kickabout to relieve stress after work.

Even spectators can enjoy a bit of the green.Photo: Stadio Futsal

Why: With its strategic location and the added novelty of it being on a rooftop, there’s no feeling like showcasing your fancy footwork against the towering backdrop that is the Tanjong Pagar skyline. Long regarded a well-kept secret among executives and football fanatics alike who work in the area, Stadio@Rooftop is the perfect spot for footy diehards across the island to get a taste of some high-altitude goal-scoring action.