History of American Football in Singapore

First observations of the league

Impact of NFL in Singapore

Staying competitive during Covid-19

International tournaments

The history of American Football in Singapore dates back to the 1970s when the Singapore American Community Action Council (SACAC) founded the Singapore American Football League (SAFL) to create an opportunity for children of American expatriates to play organised football in the Lion City. 

But for nearly 40 years after the founding of the SAFL, there was no organised group of adults playing American Football in Singapore. This changed in 2007, when a small group of local football enthusiasts connected on an online forum and started a weekly pick-up game at an empty field in front of Parkview Square. The group called itself the Singapore Flag Football Association (SFFA).

In 2021, the SFFA was officially incorporated as the Flag Football Association (Singapore) – a registered society in Singapore - in order to expand its reach and deepen its roots in the community. 

Adrian Abraham speaks to Stephen Gonzalez, Executive Officer, Flag Football Association of Singapore about how much the sport has evolved in the country over the past decade, how the Association stayed competitive during the pandemic, and notable highlights from International tournaments now that restrictions have eased. 

The history of American Football in Singapore dates back to the 1970s when the Singapore American Community Action Council (SACAC) founded the Singapore American Football League (SAFL) to create an opportunity for children of American expatriates to play organised football in the Lion City. 
But for nearly 40 years after the founding of the SAFL, there was no organised group of adults playing American Football in Singapore. This changed in 2007, when a small group of local football enthusiasts connected on an online forum and started a weekly pick-up game at an empty field in front of Parkview Square. The group called itself the Singapore Flag Football Association (SFFA).
In 2021, the SFFA was officially incorporated as the Flag Football Association (Singapore) – a registered society in Singapore - in order to expand its reach and deepen its roots in the community. 
Adrian Abraham speaks to Stephen Gonzalez, Executive Officer, Flag Football Association of Singapore about how much the sport has evolved in the country over the past decade, how the Association stayed competitive during the pandemic, and notable highlights from International tournaments now that restrictions have eased.

Adrian Abraham takes the helm from 12pm to 1pm with a range of conversations around Sports and Fitness to F&B and life hacks. All you need to keep you entertained and informed through lunch.

Adrian Abraham takes the helm from 12pm to 1pm with a range of conversations around Sports and Fitness to F&amp;B and life hacks. All you need to keep you entertained and informed through lunch.

(Archived) 12 to 1 with Adrian Abraham

Touchdown: The evolution of American Football in Singapore