The Kallang Group and Dentsu Sports International (DSI) today  announced the inaugural Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore, the  first proprietary sports property in The Kallang Group’s growing portfolio, to be held this November  at the National Stadium at The Kallang. The four-nation international football showcase will  feature Brazil, Japan and Paraguay alongside host nation Singapore. 

Four matches will be played across three match days from 13 to 17 November, during the official  FIFA international match window. The Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series  Singapore opens on 13 November with Singapore facing Paraguay, followed by Japan against Brazil on 14 November – a rematch of their most recent FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture. Fans can  also look forward to a doubleheader on 17 November, with Singapore taking on Brazil before  Japan meets Paraguay. 

All three visiting nations have shown recent momentum in the FIFA world rankings (as of 2  September): Brazil (5th) and Japan (17th) each moved up one place, while Paraguay (34th) rose seven spots following its win over Germany in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. For Singapore, the tournament forms part of the Lion’s preparations for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 for  which they qualified on merit for the first time. 

To encourage more people to support the Lions on home ground, ticket prices for the opening  match between Singapore and Paraguay start from $28. For the doubleheader on 17 November,  fans will have the chance to watch both matches on a single ticket. 

Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore is the first proprietary sports  property in The Kallang Group’s growing portfolio, created to deliver flagship experiences that  engage audiences and capture emerging market opportunities. The event also marks the first partnership between The Kallang Group and DSI, underscoring The Kallang Group’s ambition to  evolve beyond a traditional venue operator into a creator of world-class sports, entertainment and  lifestyle experiences. 

Supported by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. as title sponsor, the football showcase is also part of  the Singapore-Japan 60th Anniversary (SJ60) celebrations to commemorate six decades of  diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan.  

“The Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore represents a significant  milestone in The Kallang Group’s growth as we evolve from operating venues to creating world class event properties that Singapore can proudly call its own,” said Daryl Yeo, Chief Operating  Officer and Chief Experience Officer, The Kallang Group. “As we expand our portfolio of  signature events, this inaugural tournament reflects our commitment to bringing premier sporting  action to Singapore and creating more opportunities for fans and communities to come together.  We look forward to welcoming supporters to The Kallang to experience football at its very best  and enjoy memorable moments that last long after the final whistle.”  

“Singapore offers the ideal setting for international sport, and in The Kallang, we have a partner  that shares our ambition to create premier football events in the region,” said Tomonori Ito,  Managing Director, Dentsu Sports Asia Pte. Ltd. “As part of the SJ60 celebrations, we are  delighted to play our part in bringing people together through the shared passion for football. We  believe Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore has all the ingredients  to become a celebrated fixture in the Asian football calendar.” 

Tickets for the matches will go on sale on Friday 4 September, from 12pm (SGT). For more details,  please visit The Kallang website here. Shopee, as an Official Partner of the tournament, is offering  exclusive ticket access for ShopeeVIP users. For more information, please visit link here. 

Event Summary  

• Event: Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore • Location: National Stadium at The Kallang, Singapore 
• Dates: 13 to 17 November 2026 
• Teams: Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Paraguay 
• Match fixtures: 
  • 13 November 2026: Singapore vs Paraguay
  • 14 November 2026: Japan vs Brazil
  • 17 November 2026: Singapore vs Brazil followed by Japan vs Paraguay

• Organisers: The Kallang Group and Dentsu Sports International
• Ticket Sales: on Friday 4 September, from 12pm (SGT) 
• Ticketing website: The Kallang website.