A Hong Kong primary school’s decision to invite pupils to watch one of the World Cup semi-final matches on campus late at night has triggered a wave of excitement on social media, with some internet users saying it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience.

According to a circular issued to parents by Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O, the event, to be held on campus in the early hours of July 15, was meant to allow students to experience the lively atmosphere of a mega sports event.

The first of the tournament’s two semi-final matches is slated to be held that night.

According to the circular, students and their parents were invited to arrive at school at 2.30am and were encouraged to wear either their school PE uniforms or soccer jerseys. The event was estimated to end at 6am.

The unusual late-night school event immediately triggered a flurry of online discussion.

“It will probably be a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience,” a user named its_tshk commented.

“This is likely to be the school activity with the highest attendance of fathers in history,” another user named Wilson noted.