Candon City Arena
Indoor arena in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Candon City Arena is an indoor arena located in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The arena opened in 2023 and has a seating capacity of 8,000.[1] The arena has hosted various sporting events, including out-of-town games of the Philippine Basketball Association and Premier Volleyball League, as well as concerts.
Candon City Arena under construction in December 2022 | |
 Interactive map of Candon City Arena | |
| Location | Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 17°12′16″N 120°27′24″E |
| Capacity | 8,000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2023 |
| Tenants | |
| Philippine Basketball Association (out-of-town games) Premier Volleyball League (Tour games) | |
History
The arena opened in 2023 and hosted its first sporting event on October 27, when the Premier Volleyball League hosted a doubleheader of games with the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers beating the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the first game, and the Petro Gazz Angels beating the Nxled Chameleons in the second.[2][3]
On April 13, 2024, it then hosted its first Philippine Basketball Association game, which saw the TNT Tropang Giga beat the NLEX Road Warriors, 104–101.[4] The most recent game at the venue was held on January 18, 2025 between the San Miguel Beermen and Meralco Bolts.[5]
On October 5, 2024, the arena hosted its first concert as the culminating event of Candon Festival 2024. Among the performers at the concert were bands Ben&Ben and Parokya ni Edgar, and rapper Flow G.[6]
In January 2025, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration opened a new office at the arena.[7]
From July 9 to 13, 2025, the arena hosted the first leg of the 2025 SEA Men's V.League.[8]
On March 6 and 8, 2026, the arena hosted the 2026 PBA All-Star Weekend.[9] On May 1, it will also host the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase co-hosted by the PVL and Spikers' Turf.[10]
From June 6 to 14, 2026, the arena hosted the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.[11]
Events
PBA out-of-town games
| Date | Winning team | Result | Losing team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | TNT Tropang Giga | 104–101 | NLEX Road Warriors | [4] |
| August 24, 2024 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 73–64 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | [12] |
| January 18, 2025 | Meralco Bolts | 100–93 | San Miguel Beermen | [5] |
| May 24, 2025 | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 106–97 | NorthPort Batang Pier | [13] |
| March 6, 2026 (2026 All-Star Weekend) |
Rookies and Sophomores | 154–150 | Juniors | [14] |
| March 8, 2026 (2026 All-Star Weekend) |
North All-Stars | 147–142 | South All-Stars | [15] |
PVL on Tour games
| Date | Winning team | Result | Losing team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2023 | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers | 3–0 | Galeries Tower Highrisers | [3] |
| Petro Gazz Angels | 3–0 | Nxled Chameleons | ||
| November 23, 2024 | Petro Gazz Angels | 3–0 | Farm Fresh Foxies | [16][17] |
| Creamline Cool Smashers | 3–0 | Akari Chargers | ||
| May 1, 2026 (2026 All-Star Showcase) |
Team Heart vs. Team Hustle | [10] | ||