Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Introduction
The Mutiara Champions Trophy is an annual amateur football tournament held in Singapore. It was founded in 2010 by the Mutiara Football Club, and is now one of the largest amateur football tournaments in Southeast Asia.
The tournament is open to all amateur football teams in Singapore, and is divided into a men's and women's division. The men's division is the more competitive of the two, and has attracted teams from all over the world.
The tournament is played over a weekend, and consists of a round-robin group stage followed by a knockout stage. The winners of the men's and women's divisions are awarded the Mutiara Champions Trophy.
History
The Mutiara Champions Trophy was founded in 2010 by the Mutiara Football Club. The club was founded by a group of friends who wanted to create a platform for amateur footballers in Singapore to compete against each other.
The inaugural tournament was held in 2010, and was won by the Singapore Armed Forces FC. The tournament has grown in popularity in recent years, and now attracts teams from all over the world.
In 2019, the tournament was expanded to include a women's division. The inaugural women's tournament was won by the Lion City Sailors FC.
Venue
The Mutiara Champions Trophy is held at the Sengkang Stadium in Singapore. The stadium is a FIFA-approved football stadium with a capacity of 5,000 spectators.