2026 MPBL season
8th season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
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The 2026 MPBL season is the eighth season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and fifth as a professional league. The season began on April 10.
April 10 – September 22, 2026
Play-in tournament:
September 25 – 30, 2026
Playoffs:
October 2 – December 2026
Finals:
December 2026
26 (per team)
| 2026 MPBL season | |
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| League | Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | Regular season: April 10 – September 22, 2026 Play-in tournament: September 25 – 30, 2026 Playoffs: October 2 – December 2026 Finals: December 2026 |
| Games | 351 (total) 26 (per team) |
| Teams | 28 (26 after disqualifications) |
| TV partner(s) | Solar Sports TAP Sports |
| Streaming partner(s) | Facebook YouTube Blast TV |
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| Playoffs | |
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The league contracted to 28 teams this season, down from 30 in 2025. This will also be the first season with Kenneth Duremdes as league president and Emmerson Oreta league commissioner. SportsPlus will be the title sponsor for this season.[1]
League changes
Leadership changes
On January 17, 2026, the league underwent its first significant leadership change since beginning play in 2018. After eight years as commissioner of the MPBL, Kenneth Duremdes transitioned into a new role as league president. In his place, former head of operations Emmerson Oreta was appointed as the league's third commissioner.[2]
Format changes
The MPBL finals is being expanded to a best-of-seven series, continuing the league's postseason expansion from the previous season.
Teams
Team changes
This season will feature one expansion team, the Meycauayan Marilao Gems, who will replace the Muntinlupa Cagers. Two returning team are also confirmed in the Iloilo United Royals and the Negros Hacienderos (formerly the Negros Muscovados).[3] On the other hand, four teams departed from the league, which includes three former champions: Davao Occidental Tigers, Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards and Pampanga Giant Lanterns. Alongside the aforementioned Muntinlupa, the Pangasinan Heatwaves are the other departure from this season.[4][5]
A number of returning teams have also changed their names:
| Old name | New name(s) |
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| Bacolod Tubo Slashers | Bacolod Masskara |
| Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters | Batangas City Athletics |
| Basilan Starhorse | Basilan Steel |
| Imus Braderhood | Imus Bandera |
| Negros Muscovados | Negros Hacienderos |
| Quezon City Galeries Taipan | Quezon City Black Bulls |
| Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tires | Sarangani Marlins |
| Val City Magic | Valenzuela City Darkhorse |
Transactions
Coaching changes
| Team | Departing coach | Incoming coach |
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| Bacolod Masskara | Paolo Javelona | Lency Aransazo |
| Basilan Steel | Rich Alvarez | Arnold Oliveros |
| Bulacan Kuyas | Terence Reyes | Allan Salangsang |
| Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | Myk Saguiguit | Jerson Cabiltes |
| Cebu Greats | Junthy Valenzuela | Aldrin Morante |
| Imus Bandera | Britt Reroma | Michael Calomot |
| Iloilo United Royals | N/a | Sherwin Cantos |
| Parañaque Patriots | Melquiades Villanueva | JR Villanueva |
| Pasig City | Aldrin Morante | Ryan De Ramos |
| Rizal Golden Coolers | Ralph Emerson Rivera | Mark Dandan |
| Quezon City Black Bulls | Jeff Perlas | Javy Olea |
| Sarangani Marlins | Ronnie Dojillo | John Kallos |
| Valenzuela City Darkhorse | Raymond Valenzona | Estong Ballesteros |
| Zamboanga Sikat | Bong Ramos | John Sia |
| Team | Departing coach | Incoming coach |
|---|---|---|
| Imus Bandera | Michael Calomot | Albert Rabe |
| Iloilo United Royals | Sherwin Cantos | RJ Patricio |
| Mindoro Tamaraws | Bengie Teodoro | Edgar Macaraya |
| Rizal Golden Coolers | Mark Dandan | Don Dulay |
| Pasig City | Ryan De Ramos | Arvin Guinto |
| Sarangani Marlins | John Kallos | Gilbert Cole |
| Zamboanga Sikat | John Sia | JR Carlos |
Playing venues
Arena changes
- The Bulacan Kuyas returned to its primary home venues in Baliwag Star Arena in Baliwag, Bulacan, Malolos Sports & Convention Center, and Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium both in Malolos, Bulacan. Bulacan played in Baliwag for the first time since 2023, while they returned to both Malolos venues for the first time since the 2019-20 season.
- The Victory Coliseum in San Rafael, Bulacan became a new alternative venue for the Bulacan Kuyas.
- The Novadeci Convention Center became a new alternative venue for the Quezon City Black Bulls.
- The San Jose del Monte Sports Complex in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan became the primary home venue of the Meycauayan Marilao Gems.
- The Polomolok Gymnasium in Polomolok, South Cotabato became the alternate venue for the GenSan Warriors.
- The Camaya Coast Events Place Center in Mariveles, Bataan became a new alternate venue for the Bataan Risers.
- The Calapan City Coliseum in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro became a new alternate venue for the Mindoro Tamaraws.
Regular arenas
- New venues for this season are indicated with bold text.
| Abra Solid North Weavers | Bataan Risers | Batangas City Athletics | ||
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| University of Abra (Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium) Bangued, Abra |
Bataan People's Center Balanga, Bataan |
Camaya Coast (Camaya Coast Events Place Center) Mariveles, Bataan |
Orion Sports Complex Orion, Bataan |
Batangas City Coliseum Batangas City, Batangas |
| Capacity: 2,000 | Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: N/A | Capacity: 2,000 | Capacity: 4,000 |
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| Biñan Tatak Gel | Bulacan Kuyas | Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | ||
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| Alonte Sports Arena Biñan, Laguna |
Baliwag Star Arena Baliwag, Bulacan |
Malolos Sports & Convention Center Malolos, Bulacan |
Victory Coliseum San Rafael, Bulacan |
Caloocan Sports Complex Caloocan |
| Capacity: 6,500 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: N/A | Capacity: 3,000 |
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| Cebu Greats | GenSan Warriors | Ilagan Isabela Cowboys | Manila Batang Quiapo | |
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| Cebu Coliseum Cebu City |
Hoops Dome Lapu-Lapu City |
Polomolok Gymnasium Polomolok, South Cotabato |
Capital Arena Ilagan, Isabela |
Paco Arena Manila |
| Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 4,600 | Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 10,000 | Capacity: 1,000 |
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| Meycauayan Marilao Gems | Mindoro Tamaraws | Parañaque Patriots | ||
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| Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium Malolos, Bulacan |
San Jose del Monte Sports Complex San Jose del Monte, Bulacan |
Calapan City Coliseum Calapan, Oriental Mindoro |
Pola Gymnasium Pola, Oriental Mindoro |
Olivarez College (Olivarez College Gymnasium) Parañaque |
| Capacity: 3,000 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 3,500 | Capacity: N/A | Capacity: 3,500 |
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| Pasay Voyagers | Pasig City MPBL team | Quezon Huskers | Quezon City Black Bulls | Rizal Golden Coolers |
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| Cuneta Astrodome Pasay |
Ynares Sports Arena Pasig |
Quezon Convention Center Lucena |
Novadeci Convention Center Quezon City |
One Arena Cainta, Rizal |
| Capacity: 12,000 | Capacity: 3,000 | Capacity: 7,000 | Capacity: 2,000 | Capacity: 3,000 |
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| Rizal Golden Coolers | San Juan Knights |
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| Ynares Center Montalban Rodriguez, Rizal |
Playtime Filoil Centre San Juan |
| Capacity: 8,000 | Capacity: 6,000 |
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Other arenas
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| Strike Gymnasium Bacoor, Cavite |
Villar Coliseum Las Piñas |
Mandaluyong City College of Science and Technology (MCST Gymnasium) Mandaluyong |
San Andres Sports Complex Manila |
Navotas Convention Center Navotas |
| Capacity: 1,500 | Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: N/A | Capacity: 3,000 | Capacity: 2,633 |
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| Quezon City District 2 Gymnasium (MRB Gymnasium) Quezon City |
| Capacity: 2,000 |
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Preseason
After a hiatus in 2025, the MPBL Preseason Invitational returned in 2026, this time with sixteen teams competing. The tournament ran from February 7 to March 21, 2026 and saw the Abra Weavers win the tournament. The Quezon Huskers finished as runners-up.[3]
Regular season
The regular season will open on April 10. Unlike previous seasons, the season opener will be split into two, with a team from each division hosting a doubleheader of games in their respective home arenas. The North Division season opener will be hosted by the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo at Caloocan Sports Complex while the South Division opener will be hosted by Biñan Tatak Gel at Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.[6]
The regular season will follow the traditional round-robin tournament format. Each team will play 27 games, one against each team.
Standings
Source: Standings Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss. o – Eliminated from postseason contention; p – Clinched play-in berth, but failed to reach playoffs; x – Clinched playoff berth; z – Clinched best record in league Notes: |
Source: Standings Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss. o – Eliminated from postseason contention; p – Clinched play-in berth, but failed to reach playoffs; x – Clinched playoff berth; y – Clinched best record in division Notes:
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Results table
| Team | Game | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |
| Abra (ABR) | PAR 115–81 | BTG 98–91 | SJ (A) 58–66 | MAR 89–53 | IMS 113–75 | SAR 105–79 | ZAM 71–60 | MNL (A) 114–77 | GS 107–94 | NEG 122–81 | MYM 101–75 | QZN 82–77 | BAS 111–70 | PSY (A) 68–51 | RZL (H) 89–60 | 129–45 | MDR 97–81 | PSG 130–76 | BIÑ (A) 63–53 | BAN 74–71 | BUL 110–84 | VAL 106–70 | QC 79–51 | CEB 70–74 | ILA 94–67 | CAL 81–59 | ILO No game |
(BCD) | 111–105 | 94–96 | 67–73 | 77–108 | 83–93 | 52–99 | 61–113 | 85–128 | 86–85 | 78–111 | 99–87 | 72–107 | 84–96 | 62–113 | 80–92 | 74–100 | 80–117 | 90–107 | 67–97 | 100–107 | 45–129 | 64–100 | BAS No game | BIÑ No game | MDR No game | MYM No game | ILO No game |
| Basilan (BAS) | VAL 99–86 | ILA 56–57 | PSY (A) 82–76* | CEB 80–75 | BIN (A) 70–80 | PSG 73–75 | BUL 88–78 | MDR 75–83 | RZL (A) 76–73 | SJ 79–97 | BAN (A) 84–109 | QC 80–83 | GS 82–79 | IMS 98–88 | ABR 70–111 | ZAM 74–82 | MAR 106–93 | BTG 71–87 | SAR 93–86 | CAL 71–103 | MNL 102–89 | PAR 75–74 | NEG 97–86 | QZN 76–97 | MYM 81–76 | ILO No game | BCD No game |
| Bataan (BAN) | 92–82 | VAL (H) 75–63 | BUL (H) 102–68 | PSY (A) 78–93 | CEB 84–91 | PSG 91–97* | BIÑ (H) 79–89 | MDR 81–83 | MYM 69–75 | RZL (H) 93–100 | BAS (H) 109–84 | 113–62 | CAL 81–100 | QC 103–88 | SJ 95–102 | IMS 98–50 | ILA 76–80 | QZN 73–86 | PAR (H) 139–88 | NEG (H) 114–82 | MNL 110–97 | ABR 71–74 | SAR 90–73 | ZAM (H) 87–94 | BTG (A) 65–63 | MAR 99–78 | GS (H) 89–96 |
| Batangas City (BTG) | ILA (H) 82–68 | BUL 85–75 | CEB 83–84 | ABR 91–98 | PSG (H) 98–68 | BIÑ 73–60 | PAR 91–53 | MAR (H) 79–62 | 111–78 | MDR 77–71 | 102–67 | NEG 119–92 | SAR (H) 111–64 | QZN (A) 65–62 | MYM (H) 75–61 | VAL (H) 91–83 | BAS 87–71 | RZL (H) 76–66 | PSY (A) 67–85 | ZAM 72–62 | IMS (H) 88–80 | SJ (H) 71–78 | BAN (H) 63–65 | MNL (A) 126–74 | QC 70–54 | CAL 63–79 | GS (H) 76–73 |
| Biñan (BIÑ) | GS (H) 67–71 | QC 75–63 | QZN 59–66 | NEG 72–64 | BAS (H) 80–70 | BTG 60–73 | MDR 100–75 | BAN (A) 89–79 | IMS (H) 131–76 | SAR 103–84 | 114–64 | MAR 103–73 | ZAM 72–53 | MYM 70–64 | PSY (A) 77–74 | BUL 95–75 | MNL 129–85 | CEB (A) 78–77 | ILA 90–69 | VAL 102–74 | ABR (H) 53–63 | PAR 110–86 | SJ (H) 71–64 | RZL (A) 65–61 | CAL 20–0 | PSG (H) 121–79 | BCD No game |
| Bulacan (BUL) | PAR 102–96 | BTG 75–85 | BAN (A) 68–102 | IMS (H) 85–86 | SAR 80–76 | BAS 78–88 | MNL (H) 85–78 | QC (A) 83–92 | CAL (H) 84–91 | ZAM 73–83 | NEG 83–70 | ILA 78–82 | CEB 80–85* | RZL 70–84 | BIÑ 75–95 | PSY (A) 84–89 | QZN (H) 63–88 | 100–64 | VAL 82–87 | MDR 79–97 | PSG 110–105* | ABR 84–110 | MYM 80–91 | SJ 67–120 | MAR 84–77 | GS (H) 82–102 | ILO No game |
| Caloocan (CAL) | QC (H) 89–63 | RZL (A) 68–65 | NEG (H) 77–49 | MYM (A) 97–79 | MAR 84–71 | 99–52 | 121–49 | VAL (H) 97–58 | ILA 100–91 | BUL (A) 91–84 | PSY (A) 82–74 | SJ (H) 60–68 | MDR 91–88* | BAN 100–81 | MNL 130–91 | PAR 127–91 | QZN (H) 67–72 | IMS 122–90 | CEB (A) 89–76 | BAS 103–71 | SAR 113–83 | GS (H) 82–85 | PSG (H) 96–87 | BIÑ 0–20 | ABR 59–81 | BTG 79–63 | ZAM 82–78 |
| Cebu (CEB) | RZL 81–65 | SJ 73–81 | BTG 84–83 | BAS 75–80 | BAN 91–84 | IMS 91–77 | SAR 109–94 | ZAM 96–77 | MNL 128–93 | GS 80–91 | VAL 89–70 | PAR 100–51 | PSY (A) 82–72 | BUL 85–80* | QC 74–61 | NEG 124–77 | 97–67 | BIÑ (H) 77–78 | CAL (H) 76–89 | PSG 108–86 | MAR 87–74 | QZN 80–79 | ILA 80–52 | MDR 70–69 | ABR 74–70 | MYM 79–80 | ILO No game |
| General Santos (GS) | BIÑ (A) 71–67 | MDR 87–70 | MAR 81–64 | 108–77 | 120–68 | VAL 83–79 | ILA 91–83 | NEG 102–74 | PSY 98–93 | CEB 91–80 | ABR 94–107 | PAR 126–86 | MNL 118–71 | BAS 79–82 | ZAM 75–70 | PSG 80–79 | IMS 124–94 | SJ 79–81 | RZL (A) 71–81 | QC 88–72 | CAL (A) 85–82 | MYM (A) 82–88 | QZN (H) 84–67 | BAN (A) 96–89 | SAR 108–89 | BTG (A) 73–76 | BUL (A) 102–82 |
| Ilagan Isabela (ILA) | BTG (A) 68–82 | BAS 57–56 | IMS 92–75 | SAR 104–75 | ZAM 81–77 | MNL 99–91 | GS 83–91 | QC 83–96 | CAL 91–100 | QZN 64–89 | PSG 100–84 | MDR 89–79 | BUL 82–78 | PAR 104–79 | PSY 66–75 | 107–90 | BAN 80–76 | MAR 97–85 | BIÑ 69–90 | NEG 101–89 | MYM (H) 80–73 | CEB 52–80 | RZL 72–77 | ABR 67–94 | VAL 90–98 | SJ 76–80 | ILO No game |
(ILO) | 82–92 | 63–71 | 74–92 | 101–96 | 68–120 | 70–102 | 49–121 | 50–87 | 60–102 | 81–75 | 64–114 | 67–102 | 0–20 | 0–20 | PSG No game | MDR No game | RZL No game | MYM No game | SAR No game | ILA No game | BAS No game | ABR No game | BCD No game | BUL No game | CEB No game | PSY No game | VAL No game |
| Imus (IMS) | 105–111 | 71–63 | ILA 75–92 | BUL (A) 86–85 | PSY (A) 70–109 | CEB 77–91 | ABR 75–113 | PSG 69–82 | BIÑ (A) 76–131 | MDR 81–104 | ZAM 92–102 | PAR 96–102 | MYM 75–120 | BAS 88–98 | MNL 74–64 | GS 94–124 | BAN 50–98 | CAL 90–122 | VAL 97–129 | MAR 110–108 | BTG (A) 80–88 | SJ 77–120 | QC 94–111 | NEG 84–85 | RZL 85–102 | QZN 73–121 | SAR 89–84 |
| Manila (MNL) | MDR 93–109 | MYM 67–82 | 73–67 | 96–101 | VAL (H) 98–108 | ILA 91–99 | BUL (A) 78–85 | PSY 82–126 | CEB 93–128 | ABR (H) 77–114 | NEG 103–109 | GS 71–118 | PAR 106–100 | CAL 91–130 | IMS 64–74 | BIÑ 85–129 | QC 68–122 | RZL 86–115 | SAR 92–113 | BAS 89–102 | BAN 97–110 | SJ (H) 75–124 | MAR 84–108 | PSG 99–108 | QZN 65–107 | BTG (H) 74–126 | ZAM 0–20 |
| Marikina (MAR) | SAR 75–66 | ZAM 68–65 | GS 64–81 | QC 79–85 | CAL 71–84 | ABR 53–89 | NEG 96–75 | PAR 94–69 | BTG (A) 62–79 | RZL 74–97 | MYM 76–92 | BIÑ 73–103 | 20–0 | QZN 67–93 | SJ 78–106 | VAL 88–83 | BAS 93–106 | 107–100 | ILA 85–97 | IMS 108–110 | CEB 74–87 | MDR 69–71 | MNL 108–84 | PSY (A) 69–87 | PSG 80–92 | BAN 78–99 | BUL 77–84 |
| Meycauayan Marilao (MYM) | ZAM 94–76 | MNL 82–67 | QC 69–78 | CAL (H) 79–97 | QZN 75–84 | NEG 97–73 | RZL 91–81 | BAN 75–69 | MAR 92–76 | SAR 70–66 | ABR 75–101 | IMS 120–75 | BIÑ 64–70 | VAL 81–85 | BTG 61–75 | PSY (A) 82–77 | SJ 78–88 | PSG 105–100 | MDR 82–84 | PAR 91–80 | ILA (A) 73–80 | GS (H) 88–82 | BUL 91–80 | CEB 80–79 | BAS 76–81 | ILO No game | BCD No game |
| Mindoro (MDR) | MNL 109–93 | GS 70–87 | QZN 60–81 | PAR 119–71 | RZL (A) 78–84 | BIÑ 75–100 | BAS 83–75 | BAN 83–81 | IMS 104–81 | BTG 71–77 | ILA 79–89 | CAL 88–91* | VAL (H) 93–91 | SAR 110–81 | PSG (A) 68–69 | ZAM 83–80 | ABR 81–97 | MYM 84–82 | BUL 97–79 | MAR 71–69 | CEB 69–70 | NEG 120–74 | SJ 62–74 | QC 65–61 | PSY 61–63 | ILO No game | BCD No game |
| Negros (NEG) | CAL (A) 49–77 | BIN 64–72 | VAL 67–85 | MYM 73–97 | MAR 75–96 | GS 74–102 | 87–99 | MNL 109–103 | ABR 81–122 | BUL 70–83 | BTG 92–119 | 20–0 | RZL 78–108 | SAR 102–108 | CEB 77–124 | PAR 94–95 | PSY 85–118 | BAN (A) 82–114 | QC 87–120 | ILA 89–101 | SJ 96–120 | PSG 90–100 | BAS 86–97 | MDR 74–120 | IMS 85–84 | QZN 70–114 | ZAM 82–96 |
| Parañaque (PAR) | BUL 96–102 | PSY (A) 48–83 | ABR 81–115 | PSG (A) 66–76 | RZL 79–117 | MDR 71–119 | BTG 53–91 | MAR 69–94 | 85–86 | 75–81 | VAL 72–76 | GS 86–126 | CEB 51–100 | IMS 102–96 | MNL 100–106 | ILA 79–104 | CAL 91–127 | QC 74–106 | SAR 74–84 | NEG 95–94 | BAN (A) 88–139 | ZAM 76–130 | MYM 80–91 | BAS 74–75 | BIÑ 86–110 | QZN 66–116 | SJ (H) 72–145 |
| Pasay (PSY) | SJ 61–90 | PAR (H) 83–48 | BAS (H) 76–82* | BAN (H) 93–78 | IMS (H) 109–70 | SAR 75–58 | ZAM 81–67 | MNL 126–82 | GS 93–98 | QC 78–76 | CAL (H) 74–82 | VAL 85–88 | CEB (H) 72–82 | 100–74 | BIÑ (H) 74–77 | ILA 75–66 | ABR (H) 51–68 | MYM (H) 77–82 | BUL (H) 89–84 | NEG 118–85 | BTG (H) 85–67 | RZL 61–67 | MAR (H) 87–69 | QZN (H) 59–67 | MDR 63–61 | PSG (H) 78–69 | ILO No game |
| Pasig (PSG) | PAR (H) 76–66 | BTG (A) 68–98 | BAS 75–73 | BAN 97–91* | IMS 82–69 | SAR 96–93* | ZAM 89–91 | ILA 84–100 | 96–84 | RZL 92–65 | SJ 79–114 | GS 79–80 | QZN (H) 55–93 | MDR (H) 69–68 | VAL 102–100 | MYM 100–105 | CEB 86–108 | ABR 76–130 | BUL 105–110* | NEG 100–90 | MNL 108–99 | CAL (A) 87–96 | MAR 92–80 | BIÑ (A) 79–121 | QC 88–89 | PSY (A) 69–78 | ILO No game |
| Quezon (QZN) | BIÑ 66–59 | MDR 81–60 | MYM 84–75 | 113–61 | 87–50 | VAL 95–84 | ILA 89–64 | SAR 89–59 | MAR 93–67 | ABR 77–82 | BTG (H) 62–65 | PSG (A) 93–55 | CAL (A) 72–67 | QC 93–52 | BAN 86–73 | BUL (A) 88–63 | SJ (A) 78–71 | CEB 79–80 | PAR 116–66 | PSY (A) 67–59 | MNL 107–65 | GS (A) 67–84 | NEG 114–70 | BAS 97–76 | IMS 121–73 | ZAM 86–67 | RZL 90–74 |
| Quezon City (QC) | CAL (A) 63–89 | BIÑ 63–75 | MYM 78–69 | MAR 85–79 | 93–83 | 102–70 | VAL (H) 83–90 | ILA 96–83 | BUL (H) 92–83 | PSY 76–78 | SJ 89–110 | BAS 83–80 | RZL (A) 80–90 | BAN 88–103 | CEB 61–74 | PAR 106–74 | QZN 52–93 | MNL 122–68 | ZAM 84–85 | NEG 120–87 | GS 72–88 | IMS 111–94 | ABR 51–79 | SAR 107–95 | MDR 61–65 | BTG 54–70 | PSG 89–88 |
| Rizal (RZL) | CEB 65–81 | CAL (H) 65–68 | SJ 94–89* | PAR 117–79 | MDR (H) 84–78 | MYM 81–91 | BAS (H) 73–76 | MAR 97–74 | BAN (A) 100–93 | 107–72 | PSG 65–92 | QC (H) 90–80 | NEG 108–78 | BUL 84–70 | ZAM 91–83 | ABR (A) 60–89 | MNL 115–86 | BTG (A) 66–76 | GS (H) 81–71 | SAR (H) 93–65 | PSY 67–61 | ILA 77–72 | VAL 81–71 | BIÑ (H) 61–65 | IMS 102–85 | QZN 74–90 | ILO No game |
| San Juan (SJ) | PSY 90–61 | CEB 81–73 | RZL 89–94* | ABR (H) 66–58 | ZAM 80–73 | 128–85 | 102–60 | BAS 97–79 | QC 110–89 | CAL (A) 68–60 | PSG 114–79 | MAR 106–78 | BAN 102–95 | SAR 110–76 | GS 81–79 | MYM 88–78 | VAL 124–112* | QZN (H) 71–78 | NEG 120–96 | MNL (A) 124–75 | IMS 120–77 | BIÑ (A) 64–71 | BTG (A) 78–71 | MDR 74–62 | PAR (A) 145–72 | ILA 80–76 | BUL 120–67 |
| Sarangani (SAR) | MAR (A) 66–75 | 96–94 | VAL 72–77 | ILA 75–104 | BUL 76–80 | PSY 58–75 | CEB 94–109 | ABR 79–105 | PSG 93–96* | BIÑ 84–103 | QZN 59–89 | MYM (A) 66–70 | BTG (A) 64–111 | MDR 81–110 | NEG 108–102 | SJ 76–110 | PAR 84–74 | ZAM 77–104 | BAS 86–93 | MNL 113–92 | CAL 83–113 | RZL (A) 65–93 | BAN 73–90 | QC 95–107 | GS 89–108 | IMS 84–89 | ILO No game |
| Valenzuela (VAL) | BAS 86–99 | BAN (A) 63–75 | SAR 77–72 | NEG 85–67 | MNL (A) 108–98 | GS 79–83 | QC (A) 90–83 | CAL (A) 58–97 | QZN 84–95 | PAR 76–72 | CEB 70–89 | PSY 88–85 | 92–80 | MDR (A) 91–93 | MYM 85–81 | MAR 83–88 | BTG (A) 83–91 | PSG 100–102 | IMS 129–97 | SJ 112–124* | BIÑ 74–102 | BUL 87–82 | ZAM 73–76 | ABR 70–106 | RZL 71–81 | ILA 98–90 | ILO No game |
| Zamboanga (ZAM) | MYM 76–94 | MAR 65–68 | 92–74 | ILA 77–81 | BUL 73–80 | PSY 67–81 | CEB 77–96 | ABR 60–71 | PSG 91–89 | BUL 83–73 | IMS 102–92 | BIÑ 53–72 | GS 70–75 | 117–80 | BAS 82–74 | RZL 83–91 | SAR 104–77 | MDR 80–83 | QC 85–84 | PAR 130–76 | BTG 62–72 | VAL 76–73 | BAN (A) 94–87 | MNL 20–0 | NEG 96–82 | QZN 67–86 | CAL 78–82 |
Legend: Blue = win; Red = loss; Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime. (*) Number of asterisks denotes number of overtime periods
- Notes
- Any game details are subject to change. The full schedule is revealed over time as the season progresses.
- Games that are played home or away are indicated by the superscript after the opposing team's abbreviation (H for home and A for away). Games with no superscript are neutral-site.
- All Bacolod and Iloilo games were revoked due to the team's disqualification.
- The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo decided to forfeit their game against the Biñan Tatak Gel.[7]
- The Manila Batang Quiapo decided to forfeit their game against the Zamboanga Sikat.
- Postponed games
- All games scheduled on August 14, 17, 18, and 20 were postponed due to heavy rains affecting Greater Manila Area and nearby areas.
Home-and-away records
| Team | Division | Home | Neutral | Away | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Record | GP | Record | GP | Record | ||
| Abra Weavers | North | 1 | 1–0 (1.000) | 20 | 19–1 (.950) | 4 | 3–1 (.750) |
| N/a | N/a | ||||||
| Basilan Steel | South | N/a | 22 | 11–11 (.500) | 4 | 2–2 (.500) | |
| Bataan Risers | North | 9 | 5–4 (.556) | 14 | 7–7 (.500) | 2 | 1–1 (.500) |
| Batangas City Athletics | South | 11 | 9–2 (.818) | 11 | 8–3 (.727) | 3 | 2–1 (.667) |
| Biñan Tatak Gel | South | 6 | 4–2 (.667) | 15 | 13–2 (.867) | 4 | 4–0 (1.000) |
| Bulacan Kuyas | North | 5 | 1–4 (.200) | 17 | 5–12 (.294) | 3 | 0–3 (.000) |
| Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | North | 7 | 4–3 (.571) | 13 | 11–2 (.846) | 5 | 5–0 (1.000) |
| Cebu Greats | South | 2 | 0–2 (.000) | 22 | 18–4 (.818) | 1 | 1–0 (1.000) |
| GenSan Warriors | South | 1 | 1–0 (1.000) | 16 | 13–3 (.813) | 7 | 4–3 (.571) |
| Ilagan Isabela Cowboys | North | 1 | 1–0 (1.000) | 23 | 12–11 (.522) | 1 | 0–1 (.000) |
| N/a | |||||||
| Imus Bandera | South | N/a | 21 | 3–18 (.143) | 4 | 1–3 (.250) | |
| Manila Batang Quiapo | North | 4 | 0–4 (.000) | 20 | 1–19 (.050) | 1 | 0–1 (.000) |
| Marikina Shoemasters | North | N/a | 25 | 6–19 (.240) | 2 | 0–2 (.000) | |
| Meycauayan Marilao Gems | North | 2 | 1–1 (.500) | 20 | 11–9 (.550) | 3 | 1–2 (.333) |
| Mindoro Tamaraws | South | 1 | 1–0 (1.000) | 22 | 12–10 (.545) | 2 | 0–2 (.000) |
| Negros Hacienderos | South | N/a | 23 | 2–21 (.087) | 2 | 0–2 (.000) | |
| Parañaque Patriots | North | 1 | 0–1 (.000) | 21 | 2–19 (.095) | 3 | 0–3 (.000) |
| Pasay Voyagers | North | 14 | 7–7 (.500) | 11 | 7–4 (.636) | N/a | |
| Pasig City | North | 3 | 2–1 (.667) | 18 | 9–9 (.500) | 4 | 0–4 (.000) |
| Quezon Huskers | South | 1 | 0–1 (.000) | 17 | 15–2 (.882) | 6 | 5–1 (.833) |
| Quezon City Black Bulls | North | 2 | 1–1 (.500) | 21 | 10–11 (.476) | 2 | 0–2 (.000) |
| Rizal Golden Coolers | South | 7 | 4–3 (.571) | 15 | 11–4 (.733) | 3 | 1–2 (.333) |
| San Juan Knights | North | 2 | 1–1 (.500) | 18 | 17–1 (.944) | 5 | 4–1 (.800) |
| Sarangani Marlins | South | N/a | 22 | 3–19 (.136) | 3 | 0–3 (.000) | |
| Valenzuela City Darkhorse | North | N/a | 19 | 8–11 (.421) | 6 | 2–4 (.333) | |
| Zamboanga Sikat | South | N/a | 24 | 10–14 (.417) | 1 | 1–0 (1.000) | |
- Notes
Play-in tournament
In each division, the seventh-place team will play against the eighth-place team with the winning team clinching the seventh seed in the playoffs. On the other hand, the ninth-place team will play against the tenth-place team with the losing team being eliminated from playoff contention. The loser of the 7–8 game will then face-off against the winner of the 9–10 game for the eighth seed in the playoffs, with the losing team being eliminated. The first two play-in games in each division are hosted by the seventh-place team in each division, while the final play-in gameday will be hosted by the highest-ranked play-in team remaining.
Teams in bold won the game indicated. Teams in italics have homecourt advantage under the aforementioned rules. The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's regular season ranking in its division, while the numbers to the right indicate the number of points the team scored in that game.
North Division
| Play-in games | No. 8 seed game | Final seeds | |||||||||||
| 7 | Bataan | 83 | 7 | Bataan | No. 7 seed | ||||||||
| 8 | Pasig City | 75 | 9 | Quezon City | No. 8 seed | ||||||||
| 8 | Pasig City | 81 | |||||||||||
| 9 | Quezon City | 95 | |||||||||||
| 9 | Quezon City | 76 | |||||||||||
| 10 | Valenzuela | 71 | |||||||||||
South Division
Playoffs
The 2026 MPBL playoffs is expected to start on October 2, 2026. The first two rounds, the division quarterfinals and semifinals, are best-of-three series, while the division finals are best-of-five series. The national finals will be a best-of-seven series.
Bracket
Teams in bold advanced to the next round. Teams in italics have homecourt advantage for the series. The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's seeding in its division, while the numbers to the right indicate the number of games the team won in that round.
| Division quarterfinals (best-of-3) | Division semifinals (best-of-3) | Division finals (best-of-5) | National finals (best-of-7) | ||||||||||||||||
| N1 | Abra | ||||||||||||||||||
| N8 | Quezon City | ||||||||||||||||||
| N4 | Meycauayan Marilao | ||||||||||||||||||
| N5 | Pasay | ||||||||||||||||||
| North Division | |||||||||||||||||||
| N2 | San Juan | ||||||||||||||||||
| N7 | Bataan | ||||||||||||||||||
| N3 | Caloocan | ||||||||||||||||||
| N6 | Ilagan Isabela | ||||||||||||||||||
| S1 | Quezon | ||||||||||||||||||
| S8 | Zamboanga | ||||||||||||||||||
| S4 | Batangas City | ||||||||||||||||||
| S5 | Cebu | ||||||||||||||||||
| South Division | |||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | Biñan | ||||||||||||||||||
| S7 | Mindoro | ||||||||||||||||||
| S3 | General Santos | ||||||||||||||||||
| S6 | Rizal | ||||||||||||||||||
Division quarterfinals
North Division
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Abra Solid North Weavers | – | (8) Quezon City Black Bulls | Oct. 9 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 21* |
| (2) San Juan Knights | – | (7) Bataan Risers | Oct. 5 | Oct. 13 | Oct. 17* |
| (3) Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | – | (6) Ilagan Isabela Cowboys | Oct. 5 | Oct. 13 | Oct. 17* |
| (4) Meycauayan Marilao Gems | – | (5) Pasay Voyagers | Oct. 9 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 21* |
South Division
| Team 1 | Series | Team 2 | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Quezon Huskers | – | (8) Zamboanga Sikat | Oct. 6 | Oct. 14 | Oct. 19* |
| (2) Biñan Tatak Gel | – | (7) Mindoro Tamaraws | Oct. 2 | Oct. 12 | Oct. 16* |
| (3) GenSan Warriors | – | (6) Rizal Golden Coolers | Oct. 2 | Oct. 12 | Oct. 16* |
| (4) Batangas City Athletics | – | (5) Cebu Greats | Oct. 6 | Oct. 14 | Oct. 19* |
All-Star Game
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| Date | September 19, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Ynares Center Montalban, Rodriguez, Rizal | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | Dave Ildefonso and Judel Fuentes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Network | Solar Sports | ||||||||||||||||||
The 2026 MPBL All-Star Game, the league's seventh overall, was supposed to take place on August 29 at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rodriguez, Rizal, the home arena of the Rizal Golden Coolers. Due to inclement weather affecting Greater Manila Area, the annual All-Star weekend was postponed and moved to September 19.
Coaches
A head coach from each division, usually from a higher-ranked team, is selected to represent their respective divisions. On August 8, 2026, Yong Garcia of the Abra Solid North Weavers and Pocholo Villanueva of the Batangas City Athletics were announced as this season's all-star coaches.
Garcia will be coaching the North All-Stars for the second straight season, while Villanueva will lead the South All-Stars for the second time, having coached in 2022.
Lineups
The starters were announced on July 30, 2026. In the North Division, Orlan Wamar Jr. of the San Juan Knights was selected as an all-star starter for the fourth consecutive season. Abra's Dave Ildefonso was selected as an all-star starter for the second consecutive season. Raven Gonzales of Abra and Warlo Batac of Pasig City will make their second all-star appearance and their first as an all-star starter. Kymani Ladi of the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo will make his all-star debut.
In the South Division, Hesed Gabo of the GenSan Warriors and Jhan Nermal of the Batangas City Athletics will make their second all-star appearance. Biñan's Nic Cabañero, Quezon's Cedrick Manzano, and Cebu's Mark Meneses will make their all-star debuts.
The reserves were announced a week later on August 6. In the North Division, Christian Fajarito of the Pasay Voyagers and Arth Dela Cruz of the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys will make their third straight all-star appearance, and the second in their respective teams. Caloocan's Kean Baclaan, San Juan's Harold Alarcon, Meycauayan's Agem Miranda, Quezon City's MJ Joson, and Valenzuela's Jay Collado will make their all-star debuts.
In the South Division, John Wilson of the Basilan Steel and Judel Fuentes of the Quezon Huskers will make their third all-star appearance. Batangas City's Ino Comboy was selected as an all-star reserve for the second consecutive season. Gensan's Anton Eusebio, Cebu's Simon Camacho, Rizal's Billy Robles, and Mindoro's Bambam Gamalinda will make their all-star debuts.
The coach's picks were announced on August 13. In the North Division, Michael Calisaan of the San Juan Knights will make his second all-star appearance. Abra's DJ Fenner and Caloocan's Dominic Escobar will make their all-star debuts.
In the South Division, Cedric Ablaza of Batangas City will make his fifth all-star appearance, the most of any player in MPBL All-Star history. Zamboanga's Brandon Wilson and Mindoro's JC Recto will make their all-star debuts.
The replacement for the South Division were announced on September 15. Marc Pingris of the Biñan Tatak Gel replaced Manzano, who opted out of the event due to injury that he sustained in their game against the GenSan Warriors last September 5. Pingris will make his third straight all-star appearance and his second as an all-star starter.
- Notes
- Cedrick Manzano was initially announced as a starter but was replaced by Marc Pingris due to injury.
Game
September 19, 2026 8:30 p.m. |
| North All-Stars | 89–89 | South All-Stars |
| Scoring by quarter: 17–20, 24–22, 28–16, 20–31 | ||
| Pts: Dave Ildefonso 15 Rebs: Raven Gonzales 7 Asts: Orlan Wamar Jr. 7 |
Pts: Judel Fuentes 14 Rebs: Bambam Gamalinda 8 Asts: Hesed Gabo 8 | |
Ynares Center Montalban, Rodriguez, Rizal Referees: Allan Manzano, Bennette Francisco Jr., Mena Damicog |
Statistics
Individual leaders
As of August 28, 2026
| Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | John Wilson | Basilan Steel | 18.7 |
| Rebounds per game | Arth Dela Cruz | Ilagan Isabela Cowboys | 10.1 |
| Assists per game | Ian Melencio | Valenzuela City Darkhorse | 7.2 |
| Steals per game | MJ Joson | Quezon City Black Bulls | 2.9 |
| Blocks per game | King Destacamento | Valenzuela City Darkhorse | 2.2 |
Team leaders
As of September 12, 2026
| Category | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | San Juan Knights | 96.6 |
| Rebounds per game | Cebu Greats | 50.9 |
| Assists per game | San Juan Knights | 28.9 |
| Steals per game | Caloocan Batang Kankaloo | 9.7 |
| Blocks per game | Abra Weavers | 4.7 |
| Turnovers per game | Marikina Shoemasters | 15.1 |
Awards
Player of the Week
| Week | Player | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| April 10–18, 2026 | Louie Vigil (Marikina Shoemasters) | [8] |
| April 20–25, 2026 | Paul Desiderio (Cebu Greats) | [9] |
| April 7 – May 2, 2026 | Mark Meneses (Cebu Greats) (1/2) | [10] |
| May 4–9, 2026 | Mike Phillips (San Juan Knights) | [11] |
| May 11–16, 2026 | Nic Cabañero (Biñan Tatak Gel) (1/2) | [12] |
| May 18–23, 2026 | Jeff Manday (Caloocan Batang Kankaloo) | [13] |
| May 25–30, 2026 | Hesed Gabo (GenSan Warriors) | [14] |
| June 1–6, 2026 | Jake Figueroa (Abra Weavers) | [15] |
| June 8–13, 2026 | Jay Collado (Valenzuela City Darkhorse) | [16] |
| June 15–20, 2026 | Dom Escobar (Caloocan Batang Kankaloo) | [17] |
| June 22–27, 2026 | DJ Fenner (Abra Weavers) | [18] |
| June 29 – July 4, 2026 | Cedrick Manzano (Quezon Huskers) | [19] |
| July 6–11, 2026 | Shawn Argente (Meycauayan Marilao Gems) | [20] |
| July 13–18, 2026 | Warlo Batac (Pasig City) | [21] |
| July 20–25, 2026 | Ino Comboy (Batangas City Athletics) | [22] |
| July 27 – August 1, 2026 | Dave Ildefonso (Abra Weavers) | [23] |
| August 3–8, 2026 | Al Francis Tamsi (Cebu Greats) | [24] |
| August 10–15, 2026 | Joshua Fontanilla (GenSan Warriors) | [25] |
| August 17–22, 2026 | Not awarded | |
| August 24–29, 2026 | Kymani Ladi (Caloocan Batang Kankaloo) | [26] |
| August 31 – September 5, 2026 | Mark Meneses (Cebu Greats) (2/2) | [27] |
| September 7–12, 2026 | Nic Cabañero (Biñan Tatak Gel) (2/2) | [28] |
| September 14–19, 2026 | Gab Cometa (Basilan Steel) | [29] |
Notable events
- On May 14, 2026, the league held its first games at the Novadeci Convention Center in Quezon City. It was also the sixth home venue used by the Quezon City Black Bulls.
- On May 15, 2026, the league held its first games at the Victory Coliseum in San Rafael, Bulacan. It was also the fourth home venue used by the Bulacan Kuyas.
- On June 23, 2026, the league revoked Iloilo United Royals' franchise following the abandonment of its obligations and participation in the league. It also issued a permanent ban on the officers involved.[30]
- On July 18, 2026, the league held its first games at the Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City. It was also the second home venue used by the Cebu Greats.
- On July 30, 2026, the league suspended Bacolod Masskara's franchise for the rest of the season following allegations of game manipulation during a July 28 game against the Bulacan Kuyas. It also issued a permanent ban on Bacolod Masskara players and coaches involved in the incident.[31]
Records and milestones
Records
- July 20, 2026 - The Abra Solid North Weavers set the record for the largest margin of victory with 84 points, surpassing the previous record made by the San Juan Knights with 82 points in 2022.
- September 10, 2026 - Nic Cabañero of the Biñan Tatak Gel set the record for the most points scored in a game with 53 points, surpassing the previous record made by Jeff Viernes of 50 points in 2023.[32]
Milestones
- April 20, 2026 - JP Sarao became the 62nd player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- May 2, 2026 - Rodel Vagyan became the 63rd player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- May 5, 2026 - Shaq Alanes became the 64th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- May 26, 2026 - Alwin Alday became the third player to reach 2,000 MPBL career points.
- July 15, 2026 - Marlon Monte became the 65th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- July 21, 2026 - Joel Lee Yu became the 66th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- July 23, 2026 - Dexter Maiquez became the 67th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- July 25, 2026 - Jacob Galicia became the 68th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- July 29, 2026 - Hesed Gabo became the first player to reach 1,000 MPBL career assists.
- July 30, 2026 - Michael Calisaan became the 70th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- August 3, 2026 - Hesed Gabo became the 71st player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- Hesed Gabo also became the first player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points and assists.
- August 4, 2026 - Nikko Panganiban became the 72nd player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- August 11, 2026 - Adi Santos became the 73rd player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- August 25, 2026 - Jerome Garcia became the 74th player to reach 1,000 MPBL career points.
- September 11, 2026 - Cedric Ablaza became the fourth player to reach 2,000 MPBL career points.
Media coverage
This will be the second consecutive season of Solar Sports' broadcast partnership with the league. The network signed a renewed agreement ahead of the regular season. As part of the new agreement, Solar Sports will air twelve games per week across four gamedays, doubled from six in the 2025 agreement. This also allows the network to air all games of the 2026 MPBL playoffs instead of being limited to a selection.[33]
TAP Sports' broadcast has returned as well Blast TV to allows shared Solar Sports under sub-licensing.