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Basketball Takes Over SM Arena Venues
Posted by SM Supermalls on September 09, 2026
SM Mall of Asia Arena and SM Seaside Cebu Arena bring fans closer to the action with a packed lineup of basketball experiences this September and October.
MANILA, Philippines, September 4, 2026 – Fans can look forward to more action, excitement, and maxed out experiences as SM’s arena venues bring together some of the country’s biggest sports competitions and live entertainment events in the months ahead.
From collegiate basketball and international club competitions to celebrity matchups and major live shows, SM continues to bring Filipinos closer to the events they love through its growing portfolio of sports and entertainment venues.
SM Arena venues welcome heated basketball action.
More Sports and Entertainment Experiences Ahead
The SM Mall of Asia Arena remains one of the country’s premier destinations for sports and live entertainment. Since opening in 2012, the venue has hosted more than 2,400 shows and welcomed over 1.1 million attendees in 2025 alone. Its calendar has featured some of the world’s biggest artists, including Taylor Swift, BTS, BLACKPINK, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Madonna, and more, alongside major sporting events such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup and FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.
With its strong track record in hosting international entertainment and major sporting events, SM MOA Arena continues to be a most-loved destination for fans looking to max out their live event experiences.
Here are some of the events coming soon:
- B. LEAGUE MANILA GAMES – September 9 to 10
Buy Tickets: https://smtickets.com/events/view/17939
Witness world-class basketball action as teams from Japan’s premier professional basketball league take the court in Manila, featuring Filipino players including Dwight Ramos.
- League brings exciting basketball games to the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
- UAAP Season 89 Opening - September 12
Tickets coming soon
Experience the return of collegiate basketball as the country’s top university teams battle for pride, glory, and championship aspirations in UAAP Season 89. Fans can expect intense rivalries, rising stars, and another season of high-energy action.
UAAP Season 89 returns this September at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
- NCAA Season 102 Opening – September 13
Tickets coming soon
Catch the country’s longest-running collegiate league as NCAA Season 102 opens this September. Watch rising stars compete for their schools as familiar rivalries and new contenders take center court at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
NCAA Season 102 opens this September at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
4. Bida Sa Arena - September 26
Buy Tickets: https://smtickets.com/events/view/18276
The awaited celebrity showdown is coming to the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.
- East Asia Super League – October 3
Buy Tickets: https://ticketmaster.ph/activity/detail/26ph_easl
Get ready for elite regional basketball as the East Asia Super League brings its premier club competition to SM Seaside Cebu Arena. The league features top professional teams from the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and other East Asian markets.
EASL is coming to the SM Seaside Cebu Arena this October 3.
Sports and entertainment fans can get their tickets through SM Ticketmaster and other authorized ticketing channels. www.smtickets.com.
Basketball Country Year-round
The Philippines has long been known for its passion for basketball, and the turnout at SM Mall of Asia Arena continues to show just how deeply the sport is embedded in Filipino culture.
On August 28 and 30, over 34,000 fans filled SM Mall of Asia Arena to support Gilas Pilipinas as the national team secured back-to-back victories against Iran and Jordan during the FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers Round 2, Window 4.
Dressed in blue and waving Philippine flags, fans turned the arena into a sea of national pride as they rallied behind the country’s top basketball stars.
Fans show their support to the national team during the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
The excitement continued with the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 on August 23, where Star Magic artists faced actors from Thailand’s GMMTV. While Team Star Magic secured the win, the event also highlighted sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the shared energy of Filipino and Thai fans.
Star Magic Actors and GMMTV Actors share their token of sportsmanship at the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026.
Max Out Your Experience at SM Arenas
From major sporting events to international entertainment, SM’s arena venues bring fans closer to the action. At the heart of it all, SM Mall of Asia Arena continues to be a most loved destination for world-class live experiences in the Philippines.
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SM Mall of Asia Arena
SM Mall of Asia Arena is the preferred venue for world-class shows and premier sporting events, delivering best in-class facilities, seamless service, and game-changing experiences that elevate the live entertainment industry.
For more information, visit www.sm-arena.com or follow @MOAArena on social media. Tickets are available via www.smtickets.com and authorized SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
