Capital Arena
Largest indoor arena in Cagayan Valley, Philippines
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The Capital Arena is an indoor arena located in Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines. The arena officially opened on November 24, 2024[2] and has a seating capacity of 10,000.[1] It is the largest indoor arena in Cagayan Valley region,[3][4] and serves as the home venue of the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). It has also hosted games of the Premier Volleyball League, East Asia Super League, and The Asian Tournament.
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The Capital Arena in 2024 | |
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| Location | Civic Center, Alibagu, Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 17°05′58″N 121°51′18″E |
| Owner | City Government of Ilagan |
| Operator | Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office |
| Capacity | 10,000[1] |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 24, 2024[1] |
| Construction cost | PH₱750 million[2] |
| Tenants | |
| Premier Volleyball League (on Tour games) Ilagan Isabela Cowboys (MPBL) (2025–present) The Asian Tournament | |
| Website | |
| cityofilagan | |
History
Tenants
The arena's primary tenant is the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, who joined the league in 2025.[7] The Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will also play two of their 2025–26 East Asia Super League home games at the venue.
The venue has also hosted select games of the 2025 PVL on Tour of the Premier Volleyball League,[8] as well as games of The Asian Tournament.[9]