Watching the best basketball players in the world go up against each other live…isn’t that every basketball fan’s dream? To be part of the action, witness the hardcourt battles right before one’s eyes, and not just hear the crowd roar, but be a part of it all! Fans in the Philippines have a chance to not just be a part of history, but to make history as well. Record crowds? Why not? Decibel levels at an all-time high? Go for it!
The Philippines boasts of the world’s most valuable fans and has the honor and privilege of welcoming not just its own, but passionate fans from all over the world to behold top-level basketball competition.
The chance to experience and participate in all of this is now possible for as low as just 499 pesos, with highest category tickets ranging from 11,099 pesos to 27,299 pesos depending on the matchup, as single game tickets are now offered for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023!
Tickets for the Philippine Arena and the Smart-Araneta Coliseum games are available via ticketnet.com.ph, while tickets for the SM Mall of Asia Arena contests are available via smtickets.com.”
The games begin on August 25, including a double-header featuring Angola taking on Italy and the Dominican Republic facing off against Gilas Pilipinas at the Philippine Arena. A celebration featuring top Philippine musical acts will also take place in between the two featured games.
At the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Mexico and Montenegro will go at it, followed by Egypt and Lithuania.
The Philippines will then face off against Angola at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum on August 27, with tickets available for as low as 499 pesos.
Coming off their European training camp, Gilas Pilipinas players are all excited to play in front of their hometown fans.
“Ever since I was included in the 23 for 2023 list back in 2018, playing in the World Cup has been the dream,” said Dwight Ramos. “Everything I’ve done as a player, all the work I’ve put in, leads to that moment.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of playing at the Philippine Arena for Ginebra with more than 50,000 fans, and it was unbelievable,” said Jamie Malonzo. “I don’t think having the World Cup at home again will happen in our lifetime, so I hope the fans come out and support us. I think it’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone.”
Other must-see games at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum include Italy-Dominican Republic, and all games among Serbia, Puerto Rico, and China in Group B.
The high-octane, new generation Team USA, with stars such as Anthony Edwards and Brandon Ingram, will be playing at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and fans can catch their games against New Zealand on August 26, Greece on August 28, and Jordan on August 30.
