Organising body | Football Association of Singapore (FAS) |
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Founded | 2 July 2025 23 August 2025 |
Country | Singapore (8 teams) |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of clubs | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Domestic cup(s) | Singapore Cup Singapore Community Shield |
Broadcaster(s) | 1 Play Sports (live streaming) Mediacorp Singtel TV Starhub J Sports |
Website | spl |
Current: 2025–26 Singapore Premier League 2 |
The Singapore Premier League 2, commonly abbreviated as the SPL2, officially known as the AIA Singapore Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is a men's professional football league sanctioned by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), which represents the sport's second highest level in the Singapore football league system.
The league was founded as the Singapore Premier League 2 on 2 July 2025, after the FAS announced its intention to promote and expand the growing local football community by having a developmental yet competitive league that works in tandem with the Singapore Premier League, the country's top flight league.
History
[edit]The Football Association of Singapore announced on 2 July 2025 on the new Singapore Premier League 2. The league aims to ensure Singaporean players continue to get sufficient playing time, and was introduced to replace the SPL under-21 competition.[1] The league will establish a clear link between development and first-team football, with squads integrated across both competitions. This structure aligns both club needs and national development goals by expanding the base of competitive opportunities while keeping quality and progression at the forefront.
Clubs must register a combined squad for both the SPL and SPL2, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 50 players. At least 25 of them must be Singaporeans. First-team players and foreigners are allowed to play in the league to ensure they get sufficient playing time, of which a minimum of six locals, four of whom must be under-23, must be on the pitch at all times during matches. In addition, senior players can also participate where its is appropriate helping them to regain fitness or form. SPL2 matches will take place between Mondays and Wednesdays, while SPL fixtures will be played from Fridays to Mondays.[2]
Clubs
[edit]A total of 8 clubs have played in the league from its inception in the 2025–26 season.
Club | Founded | Based | Stadium | Capacity |
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Albirex Niigata (S) | 2004 | Jurong East | Jurong East Stadium | 2,700 |
Balestier Khalsa | 1898 | Toa Payoh | Toa Payoh Stadium | 3,800 |
Geylang International | 1973 | Bedok | Bedok Stadium | 3,800 |
Lion City Sailors | 1946 | Bishan | Bishan Stadium | 6,254 |
Hougang United | 1998 | Hougang | Hougang Stadium | 6,000 |
Tampines Rovers | 1945 | Tampines | Our Tampines Hub | 5,000 |
Tanjong Pagar United | 1974 | Queenstown | Queenstown Stadium | 3,800 |
Young Lions | 2002 | Kallang | Jalan Besar Stadium | 6,000 |
See also
[edit]- Singapore Premier League
- Singapore Cup
- Singapore League Cup
- Singapore Community Shield
- Singapore National Football League
- Sports in Singapore
- Football in Singapore
- List of football clubs in Singapore
- Women's Premier League (Singapore)
- Singapore Premier League Award winners
- Prime League
- Singapore Selection XI
References
[edit]- ^ "FAS introduces 'enhancements' to SPL, with increase in prize money and foreign player quota". The Straits Times. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Singapore Premier League introduces fine-tuned enhancements to improve competitiveness". Singapore Premier League. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.