Travel + Leisure - India & South Asia
ACTION-SEEKERS
SINGAPORE IS A SMALL dynamo buzzing with activities and adventures for any Action Seeker. Right at Changi Airport, whizz down four storeys of The Slide@ T3, Singapore’s tallest slide and the world’s tallest slide in an airport. At Universal Studios, scream your lungs out and feel the rush of adrenaline at the hair-raising 4D Transformer, Battlestar Galactica, and movieinspired rides and roller coasters. Enjoy thrilling rides like Spiral Washout, Pipeline Plunge, and Riptide Rocket, or get up close with dozens of rays at the Ray Bay at Adventure Cove Waterpark. Go on Segway rides, take the Skyline Luge—the first in Southeast Asia, tackle obstacle courses at Mega Adventure, and zip down a 450-metre-long zipline, or plummet a heartthrobbing 47 metres at AJ Hackett’s bungy jump. Experience the rush of indoor skydiving in the world’s first themed wind tunnel at iFly Singapore, and try wave-riding at Wave House Sentosa. Pause to catch your breath, for this is just Sentosa!
From top-notch rugby and football to UFC fight nights and Grand Prix races, each event comes with its own entertainment package. No matter when you choose to visit Singapore, there’s always some action available.
HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 13-14 APRIL
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Watch the world’s best rugby teams tackle each other in an adrenaline-pumping encounter and a non-stop carnival atmosphere at Singapore Sports Hub. UFC Fight Night Singapore JUNE
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Witness the best of mixed martial arts athletes compete in the world’s most intimidating arena, the Octagon©. In the lead up to UFC Fight Night, activities like Open Workout will be held for the growing MMA fan base in the region. The Singapore edition has seen the likes of Holly Holm, former Bantamweight Women’s Champion, as well as fan favourite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone showcasing their knockout skills.
International Champions Cup JULY
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A golden opportunity for football fans to catch their favourite clubs and players in action. Top teams from around the world play against each another in Singapore during the pre-season resulting in world-class football matches. The 2018 edition saw Arsenal, Atlético de Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain face off on the pitch.
Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix I
20-22 SEPTEMBER
Experience full-throttle highadrenaline action that comes in a gust of wind and speed.
The 12th edition of the iconic Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix brings out the best of Singapore’s vibrant lifestyle experiences—wilder parties, special menus, retail discounts, and performances by Fatboy Slim and Toots and the Maytals.
PVP eSports Championship
OCTOBER
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Online gaming fans and action seekers will enjoy the thrilling e-sports competition as teams from Singapore and the region compete for a prize pool of US$300,000. The 2018 edition saw the grand finals of DOTA 2, Arena of Valor, and Hearthstone Championship Tour sell out to die-hard fans.
Standard Chartered Marathon I
DECEMBER
The marquee running event on Singapore’s sporting calendar where thousands run past iconic landmarks. Explore the city and its pretty landscape while testing your endurance in a tropical climate.