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Weekend With A Heart (WWAH) 2025, a two-day community event organised by Singapore Pools, raised over $1.2 million for seven local charities.

Held on 16 and 17 August at the National Stadium, the event brought together more than 10,000 participants – including corporate teams, families, youths and volunteers – to celebrate the spirit of sport, inclusion, and giving back to the community.

 

Jointly organised with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), Sport Singapore (SportSG), Mediacorp CLASS 95, and the Singapore Children's Society, and supported by Tote Board and Singapore Sports Hub, WWAH was part of Singapore's SG60 celebrations, reinforcing the nation's commitment to unity and compassion through community engagement initiatives.

Football With A Heart: A Decade of Uplifting Communities

 

At the heart of the weekend was the 10th edition of Football With A Heart (FWAH) – Singapore's largest executive football charity tournament. Launched in 2012, Football With A Heart has raised over $8.7 million for 57 charities and engaged more than 15,000 participants, exemplifying Singapore Pools' commitment to giving back to the community over the past decade.

 

“What began as a football charity tournament in 2012 has grown into a national movement of compassion and inclusion," said Mr Lam Chee Weng, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Pools. “Weekend With A Heart reflects the collective spirit of our partners and communities in building a more caring and inclusive Singapore."

Day 1: Football, Esports and Community Spirit 

 

Day one's programme kicked off with the FWAH corporate futsal tournament, where 56 teams showcased teamwork and camaraderie. Singtel emerged as Cup Champion, while Brightstar clinched the Plate Champion title.

 

 The day also featured charity round-robin matches with Parliamentarians and national football legends such as Baihakki Khaizan, Jeremy Chiang, and Fandi Ahmad. Among the 15-strong Parliamentarian team  were Mr Seah Kian Peng, Mr Jeffrey Siow, and Mr Pritam Singh.

 

Youth engagement took centre stage in the afternoon with spirited matches across the U18, U21, and Women's divisions.

 

Thrills extended beyond the pitch as over 25 teams battled it out in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang TeleMatch, organised with social enterprise COMEBACK to promote mental wellness and positive digital engagement among youths.

 

 

Past and present FWAH beneficiaries also hosted community booths, engaging participants and raising awareness for their causes, showcasing the wider impact of the initiative beyond the matches.

 

The day concluded with the Mediacorp CLASS 95 Mega Movie Party which drew close to 3,000 attendees for an evening of entertainment and community bonding.

 

Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education, officiated day's events as Guest-of-Honour.

Day 2: Wellness, Family Bonding, and Giving Back

 

The second day opened with Walk for Our Children by Singapore Children's Society, themed “Creating Safe Spaces, One Connection at a Time."

 

 

Families also took part in the Family Challenge, while seniors participated in Golden Years wellness activities led by Blossom Seeds and H.U.N.C.L.E., promoting healthy and active ageing.

 

Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, flagged off the morning charity walk, while Mr Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, officiated the Family Challenge, highlighting the event's focus on inclusivity and wellbeing.

 

The two-day event featured engaging activities organised by Sport Singapore, Singapore Gymnastics, Singapore National Paralympic Council, and Kiztopia Singapore, bringing energy and joy to participants at the National Stadium.

 

Performances by ARTDIS and Faith Music Centre added a heartfelt touch to the weekend's celebrations.

Continuing a Legacy of Purpose

 

Funds raised will benefit seven charity partners supporting inclusion and social resilience: APSN Ltd, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, HUG Community Services, New Hope Community Services, SportCares, Unlocking ADHD, and Yong-en Care Centre.

 

As Singapore Pools marks a decade of Football With A Heart, Weekend With A Heart 2025 reaffirms the organisation's mission to build stronger communities through sport, volunteerism, and meaningful partnerships — continuing its legacy of creating positive social impact in Singapore.

More highlights from Day 1 and Day 2 can be viewed below.