PBA's 50th season kicks off on October 5 with the Philippine Cup. Check out the game schedule, where to watch, rosters, highlights, standings, and more.
The PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup will start this October 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
There were multiple changes heading to the first conference.
The league welcomed the Titan Ultra Giant Risers of Pureblends Corp., replacing the NorthPort Batang Pier.
LA Tenorio took the coaching reins for Magnolia, Ronald Tubid at Terrafirma, Willy Wilson at Phoenix, and John Cardel for Titan Ultra. Meanwhile, Jason Webb is the new Hotshots governor and Pido Jarencio holds the same position for the Dyip.
New rules were also put in place for huddling during a coach's challenge, rebounding an own air ball, excessive elbowing will be a foul, and more.
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There will be no playoff for eighth spot at the end of the eliminations.
Check out this page for the game schedule, where to watch, where to buy tickets, game results, highlights, standings, rosters, and more.
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GAME SCHEDULE | OCTOBER
Sunday | October 5 | Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Magnolia vs Ginebra | 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday | October 8 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- Meralco vs Titan Ultra | 5:15 p.m.
- San Miguel vs NLEX | 7:30 p.m.
Friday | October 10 | Ynares Center - Montalban
- Terrafirma vs Blackwater | 5:15 p.m.
- Phoenix vs TNT | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday | October 11 | Ynares Center - Montalban
- Titan Ultra vs Converge | 5:15 p.m.
- Rain or Shine vs Meralco | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | October 12 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- NLEX vs Terrafirma | 5:15 p.m.
- San Miguel vs Phoenix | 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday | October 15 | Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Meralco vs Blackwater | 5:15 p.m.
- TNT vs Ginebra | 7:30 p.m.
Friday | October 17 | Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Magnolia vs Titan Ultra | 5:15 p.m.
- Ginebra vs Meralco | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday | October 18 | Chavit Coliseum, Ilocos Sur
- Converge vs TNT | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | October 19 | Ynares Center - Montalban
- Rain or Shine vs San Miguel | 5:15 p.m.
- Meralco vs Magnolia | 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday | October 22 | Ninoy Aquino Stadium
- Terrafirma vs Converge | 5:15 p.m.
- Phoenix vs NLEX | 7:30 p.m.
Friday | October 24 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- Blackwater vs Rain or Shine | 5:15 p.m.
- TNT vs Titan Ultra | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday | October 25 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- Magnolia vs Terrafirma | 5:15 p.m.
- Converge vs Phoenix | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | October 26 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- Titan Ultra vs Rain or Shine | 5:15 p.m.
- NLEX vs Meralco | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | October 26 | Dubai, UAE
- San Miguel vs Ginebra | 6:00 p.m. (Dubai time) | 10:00 p.m. (PH time)
Wednesday | October 29 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- Blackwater vs NLEX | 5:15 p.m.
- Meralco vs TNT | 7:30 p.m.
Friday | October 31 | Ynares Center - Antipolo
- Terrafirma vs Rain or Shine | 5:15 p.m.
- Phoenix vs Magnolia | 7:30 p.m.
WHERE TO WATCH
- Free-to-air: RPTV | Free TV Ch. 9, DTT Ch. 18.2,19.1
- Pay TV: PBA Rush | Cignal TV Ch. 260 HD Ch. 90 SD
- Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Mobile: Download via App Store or Google Play | Desktop: PilipinasLive.com
- Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
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All teams play against each other in a single round robin.
- The top eight teams, ranked by win-loss records, will advance to the playoffs.
- There will no longer be a playoff for the eighth seed.
- Quarterfinals (higher seeds are twice-to-beat)
- QF1: #1 vs #8
- QF2: #2 vs #7
- QF3: #3 vs #6
- QF4: #4 vs #5
- Semifinals (best-of-seven series):
- SF1: QF1 winner vs. QF4 winner
- SF2: QF2 winner vs. QF3 winner
- Finals (best-of-seven series)
TEAM ROSTERS | STORIES
BARANGAY GINEBRA SAN MIGUEL
- Governor/Manager: Alfrancis Chua
- Coach: Tim Cone
- Players:
- Maverick Ahanmisi
- Troy Rosario
- Jeremiah Gray
- RJ Abarrientos
- Scottie Thompson
- Nard John Pinto
- Stephen Holt
- Raphael Cu
- Raymond Aguilar
- Jayson David
- Norbert Torres
- Aljon Mariano
- Sonny Estil
- Benedict Adamos
- Injured/Reserve: Isaac Go
BLACKWATER BOSSING
- Governor: Silliman Sy
- Manager: Johnson Martines
- Coach: Jeffrey Cariaso
- Players:
- Abu Tratter
- Sedrick Barefield
- David Murell
- Paul Zamar
- Bradwyn Guinto
- Dalph Panopio
- BJ Andrade
- Jack Cruz-Dumont
- Clifford Jopia
- Troy Mallilin
- RK Ilagan
- Richard Escoto
- Christian David
- Jed Mendoza
- Injured/Reserve: Jaydee Tungcab
CONVERGE FIBERXERS
- Governor: Archen Cayabyab
- Manager: Jacob Lao
- Coach: Delta Pineda
- Players:
- Juan Gomez de Liano
- Rey Suerte
- Deschon Winston
- Marc Paolo Javillonar
- MJ Garcia
- Alec Stockton
- Kobe Monje
- Justin Arana
- Kevin Racal
- Justine Baltazar
- JL De Los Santos
- Ronan Santos
- Rafi Reavis
- King Caralipio
MAGNOLIA CHICKEN TIMPLADOS HOTSHOTS
- Governor: Jason Webb
- Manager: Alvin Patrimonio
- Playing Coach: LA Tenorio
- Players:
- Paolo Taha
- Javier Gomez de Liano
- Paul Lee
- Ian Sangalang
- Gabriel Gomez
- Mark Barroca
- Peter Alfaro
- Rome de la Rosa
- Zavier Lucero
- Joseph Eriobu
- Jerom Lastimosa
- Raffy Verano
- James Laput
- Aris Dionisio
- Russel Escoto
- Injured/Reserve: LA Tenorio
MERALCO BOLTS
- Governor: William Pamintuan
- Manager: Paolo Trillo
- Coach: Luigi Trillo
- Players:
- Aaron Black
- Chris Banchero
- Cliff Hodge
- Kurt Spencer Reyson
- Ladis Lepalam
- Chris Newsome
- Jose Caram
- John Quinto
- Raymond Almazan
- Allein Maliksi
- Raymar Jose
- Jansen Rios
- Kyle Pascual
- Brandon Bates
- CJ Cansino
NLEX ROAD WARRIORS
- Governor: Ronald Dulatre
- Manager: Virgil Villavicencio
- Coach: Jong Uichico
- Players:
- Richie Rodger
- Baser Amer
- Enoch Valdez
- Kevin Alas
- Robert Bolick
- Dominic Fajardo
- Javee Mocon
- Robert Herndon
- Matt Nieto
- Jonnel Policarpio
- JB Bahio
- Dave Marcelo
- Brandon Ramirez
- Anthony Semerad
- Xyrus Torres
- Injured/Reserve: Michael Miranda
PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS
- Governor: Raymond Zorrilla
- Manager: Paolo Bugia
- Coach: Willie Wilson
- Players:
- Kai Ballungay
- Sean Manganti
- Jason Perkins
- Francis Escandor
- Evan Nelle
- Matthew Daves
- RJ Jazul
- James Kwekuteye
- Tyler Tio
- Kenneth Tuffin
- Prince Caperal
- Dave Ando
- Ricci Rivero
- Bryan Santos
- Yousef Taha
- Injured/Reserve: RR Garcia
RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO PAINTERS
- Governor/Manager: Mamerto Mondragon
- Coach: Yeng Guiao
- Players:
- Caelan Tiongson
- Adrian Nocum
- Felix Lemetti
- Gian Mamuyac
- Mike Malonzo
- Gabe Norwood
- Anton Asistio
- Shaun Ildefonso
- Stanley Pringle
- Andrei Caracut
- Keith Datu
- Jhonard Clarito
- Leonard Santillan
- Beau Belga
- Kris Porter
- Injured/Reserve: Luis Villegas
SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN
- Governor: Robert Non
- Manager: Gee Abanilla
- Coach: Leo Austria
- Players:
- Kris Rosales
- Don Trollano
- Mo Tautuaa
- Chris Ross
- Andreas Cahilig
- Marcio Lassiter
- June Mar Fajardo
- Jeron Teng
- JM Calma
- Royce Mantua
- Juami Tiongson
- Jericho Cruz
- Chris Miller
- CJay Perez
- Rodney Brondial
TERRAFIRMA DYIP
- Governor: Pido Jarencio
- Manager: Waiyip Chong
- Coach: Ronald Tubid
- Players:
- Ira Bataller
- Paul Garcia
- Keith Zaldivar
- Mark Louie Sangalang
- Jerrick Ahanmisi
- Tommy Olivario
- CJ Catapusan
- Prince Rivero
- Paolo Hernandez
- Mark Nonoy
- John Matthew Bravo
- Didat Hanapi
- Kemark Carino
- Brent Paraiso
TITAN ULTRA GIANT RISERS
- Governor: Emilio Tiu
- Manager: Aldriene Anglim
- Coach: John Cardel
- Players:
- Fran Yu
- Ato Ular
- Chris Koon
- Jerrick Balanza
- Calvin Abueva
- Mario Barasi
- Damie Cuntapay
- Aljun Melecio
- Shej Roi Sumang
- James Martinez
- Jeo Ambohot
- Von Pessumal
- Cade Flores
- Joshua Munzon
- Arvie Bringas
TNT TROPANG 5G
- Governor: Ricky Vargas
- Manager: Jojo Lastimosa
- Coach: Chot Reyes
- Players:
- Mike Nieto
- Rey Nambatac
- Tyrus Hill
- Calvin Oftana
- Paul Varilla
- Glenn Khobuntin
- Jordan Heading
- Roger Pogoy
- Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
- Kelly Williams
- Henry Galinato
- Kim Aurin
- Kevin Ferrer
- Almond Vosotros
- Simon Enciso
- Jio Jalalon
- Injured/Reserve: JP Erram