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Kallang Wave Mall is about to demand a lot more of your attention – come May 2026, the mall is kicking off a full-blown glow-up, with renovation works set to wrap up in 2028. The end goal? A space that will be home to SEA's tallest climbing wall, rooftop padel courts, and a massive pet-friendly hub.
For anyone who’s been to Kallang Wave Mall, you’ll know the 16-metre indoor climbing wall is hard to miss – and it’s getting a major upgrade. The redesigned 21-metre structure, operated by Climb Central, is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s tallest indoor climbing walls. It will incorporate real rock elements and extend 10 metres above the roofline. New bouldering walls will also be added for both beginners and more experienced climbers – with views across the Kallang Basin for those who make it to the top.
For padel fanatics, the rooftop is where it’s at – with six sheltered, competition-ready padel courts designed to support both casual play and organised matches. Runners get a dedicated Run Hub by New Balance. The space will function as a community node with training programmes, expert-led sessions, and a calendar of running events designed to bring together both casual and seasoned runners.
And yes, it’s still a mall – so retail is definitely getting a rethink too. Expect more experience-led concepts, with one key addition being ReFormd Group, a fitness and wellness space combining a full gym, personal training, recovery facilities such as cold plunges and ice baths, and a retail component under one roof.
Pet owners are also part of the plan. Mutts & Mittens will open a purpose-built hub along the park connector, offering grooming, boarding, training, a pet pool, a bakery and retail. The space is expected to host weekend programming such as dog sports, training classes, community walks and competitions.
Other upgrades extend to the mall’s physical environment, including refreshed façades, enhanced alfresco dining along the Stadium Park Connector, a new 24-hour through-block link and an end-of-trip facility with bike parking, storage and showers. Dining will also be expanded to include cafes, family-friendly restaurants, and bistro-pub concepts along the waterfront. The existing water playground will be replaced with a multi-sensory playscape featuring larger water installations and a kinetic dry play zone for all ages.
Do note that some existing facilities will be temporarily affected. Splash-N-Surf has closed to make way for the new playscape, which is expected to reopen in the first quarter of 2027. The Singapore Sports Museum is also closed, with a refreshed version slated to return in the third quarter of 2027.
Keep track of their progress by following them on Instagram here.
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