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Where Football Meets Business: The 2026 Champions League Final With Airwallex x Vietcetera

The UCL Final is always a sleepless night. This year, the heat hits Saigon via Airwallex x Vietcetera, where founders and Arsenal fans connect over dinner and football.
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Where Football Meets Business: The 2026 Champions League Final With Airwallex x Vietcetera

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For football purists, the final whistle of the season carries a profound weight. It is the exact moment where months of grit, strategy, and unrelenting passion culminate in ultimate glory. This year, that electric European atmosphere isn’t just staying on the pitches of Europe, it is being brought straight to the heart of Saigon through an exclusive, curated gathering: "Arsenal’s Final Game of The Season."

Co-hosted by Airwallex and Vietcetera, this is far from your average football screening. It is a sophisticated evening designed to sit at the intersection of elite football culture, premium dining, and high-level strategic dialogues among top-tier founders, operators, and creative leaders.

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The event "Arsenal’s Final Game of The Season" will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

The Spirit Of North London In The Heart Of Saigon

As the 2026 season reaches its breathtaking climax, the UEFA Champions League Final stands as the pinnacle event every football enthusiast is looking toward. Understanding this shared passion, Airwallex and Vietcetera are set to recreate the intimate, charged atmosphere of a "North London night" right here in Ho Chi Minh City.

The venue of choice is Mam Mam (Nexus Square), a space that strikes a flawless balance between intimate indoor elegance and a modern, airy outdoor setting. With capacity strictly capped at only 50 premium guests, the organizers aim to build an environment of high-value networking and genuine connection. Here, guests can shed their daily corporate pressures, put on their proud Arsenal colors (or comfortable casual wear), and immerse themselves in the pulse of a historic match.

The venue of choice is Mam Mam (Nexus Square), a space that strikes a flawless balance between intimate indoor elegance and a modern, airy outdoor setting.

The Evening Journey: Fine Dining, Networking, and Football Brilliance

The event itinerary has been meticulously mapped out to guide guests through a seamless progression of experiences:

1. Welcome Drinks & Premium Private Dinner (8:30 PM - 10:30 PM)

The journey kicks off with an exclusive Private Dinner Experience inside the cozy ambiance of MamMam Eatery and Lounge. Starting at 8:30 PM, welcome drinks will be served, setting an energetic tone for introductions. Promptly at 9:00 PM, guests will indulge in a premium food and beverage menu, curated to ignite the palate and provide the perfect backdrop for meaningful, deep-dive conversations.

This is a golden opportunity for founders, operators, and creative experts to trade perspectives. Beyond football tactics, this is the hour where new business ideas and potential collaborations are sparked organically over crafted cocktails.

2. The Grand Finale Under a Cinematic Sky (11:00 PM Onwards)

At 11:00 PM, the energy shifts outdoors to Nexus Square. Equipped with a state-of-the-art, cinematic screening setup, guests will fully immerse themselves in every pass, tackle, and goal of the Champions League Final. Watching the biggest game of the year under the Saigon night sky, surrounded by the roaring cheers of a like-minded community, promises to be an unforgettable experience.

A Gathering Of The Ecosystem’s Brightest Minds

This evening is custom-tailored for a select demographic within the ecosystem:

  • Founders & Entrepreneurs: Visionaries steering businesses and startups who are always looking for fresh perspectives.
  • Startup Operators & Executives: The core execution force driving growth and scaling ideas into reality.
  • Creative Industry Leaders: The minds shaping cultural trends, media, and brand narratives.
  • Investors & Partners: High-profile ecosystem stakeholders looking for quality connections.
  • Vietcetera Community & Football Lovers: Dynamic members of the Vietcetera network and passionate Arsenal supporters.

Adding immense value to the night is the presence of Mr. Andrew Chim – Head of SEA Expansion at Airwallex. Bringing a wealth of experience from managing 8 teams and 800 people at Shopee Vietnam, co-founding healthcare and wellness ventures in Singapore and Bangkok, and a foundational background at McKinsey, Andrew will offer invaluable insights into cross-border scaling, market expansion, and strategic thinking—both in business and on the pitch.

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Adding immense value to the night is the presence of Mr. Andrew Chim – Head of SEA Expansion at Airwallex. | Source: Airwallex

Accelerating Growth With Airwallex For Startups

Beyond the thrill of the match and high-caliber networking, the event serves as a gateway to Airwallex for Startups. This program integrates Airwallex’s powerful cross-border financial infrastructure with ecosystem perks to transform corporate finance into a strategic growth lever.

By opening a free Airwallex account, startups unlock a suite of competitive advantages:

Ecosystem Partner Perks: Access exclusive rewards and credits from industry titans including OpenAI, Manus, Nebius, Deel, Notion, Google Cloud, and HubSpot.

1:1 Expert Mentorship: Tap into a curated panel of seasoned product, AI, finance, and GTM mentors, alongside Airwallex leaders, to scale your business with conviction.

AI Sandbox Track: Co-build against real-world problem statements and test solutions in live environments to fast-track your proof points.

About The Event
Airwallex and Vietcetera invite a curated community of founders and creatives to celebrate the season's defining moment. The evening kicks off with an exclusive private dinner, followed by a live, cinematic screening of the UEFA Champions League Final. Whether you are here for the high-stakes football, premium networking, or the vibrant atmosphere, this intimate night is built for those who appreciate the game beyond the screen.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM onwards
Venue: Mam Mam, Nexus Square – 13 Nguyen Sieu, Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC.
For more details and registration, please CLICK HERE