National Stadium to close on June 30

The National Stadium is going to close for good on June 30, and on that day, it plans to go out with a bang, with events such as soccer games with ex-international players, a fireworks display, and a ceremonial dousing of the cauldron flame.

It was first opened to the public in July 1973 by then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew , and has since hosted many major international and local sports and cultural events. Several National Day Parades have also been held there.

But before that, a host of events will be organised at the 34-year-old stadium to get as many people as possible to visit it before closing.

Photography competitions, stadium tours to places like the floodlight tower, and 5-a-side soccer tournaments will be organised. And come July, after the stadium is torn down for redevelopment into the Sports Hub, commemorative souvenirs featuring the stadium will be made available.