GMA coverage of the NCAA
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| GMA coverage of the NCAA | |
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| Genre | College sports telecasts |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Various NCAA venues (event telecasts and studio segments) |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | Varies |
| Production company | Synergy |
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| Release | May 23, 2021 (2021-05-23) – April 10, 2026 (2026-04-10) |
The GMA coverage of the NCAA is GMA Network's coverage of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) starting from 2020 to 2026.
After the House of Representatives of the Philippines rejected renewing ABS-CBN Corporation's legislative franchise on July 10, 2020, the NCAA expressed dismay with what happened.[1] By July, it was announced that ABS-CBN will close its ABS-CBN Sports unit by August 31.[2] The NCAA then terminated its contract with ABS-CBN that should have ended on 2025, and by September, reports were published that the league was choosing among One Sports, CNN Philippines and GMA Network.[3]
The NCAA eventually chose GMA, with its CEO Felipe Gozon personally heading its presentation committee; the NCAA reportedly chose GMA when the latter offered weekend games, and the finals being aired on the main GMA Network.[4] GMA News TV was to air the basketball tournaments, along with other events.
GMA's first program was "Rise Up Stronger", an introduction to players, coaches, teams and schools, airing on GTV (rebranded from GMA News TV) beginning on 2021. This preceded NCAA Season 96 (2020–21), a special season modified by COVID-19. The opening ceremonies features GMA talents.[5] NCAA Season 97 is the first season with face-to-face competition, albeit under the bubble setup. "Game On!", a program presenting NCAA athletes and coaches, first aired on this season. Live basketball games were aired on GTV. The opening ceremonies featured GMA talents The finals of NCAA Season 97 men's basketball tournament was aired live both on GTV and GMA,[6] while the volleyball tournament finals was aired live on GTV.[7]
By NCAA Season 98, "Game On" became a magazine program aired in between basketball games.[8] The men's finals of the NCAA Season 98 basketball tournaments still aired on GTV and GMA. GMA talents also performed on halftime breaks of basketball games.[9] "Game On!" also aired as a weekend show during the NCAA Season 98 volleyball tournaments, and GMA aired the juniors' basketball tournament on GTV.[10] Season 98 also heralded the return of the NCAA Cheerleading Competition, airing on GTV.[11]
The opening ceremonies of NCAA Season 99 aired simultaneously on GMA and GTV, with the men's basketball tournament being aired on GTV. Maia and Marco, GMA's artificial intelligence presenters, debuted on this season [12] Aside from men's basketball, GMA aired volleyball finals[13] and the cheerleading competition[14] in GTV.
For NCAA Season 100, GMA aired the men's basketball finals in GMA, GTV and Heart of Asia,[15] while the cheerleading competition was aired on GTV.[16] For NCAA Season 101, GTV aired the opening ceremony on tape delay.[17] The men's basketball finals[18] and cheerleading competition aired again on GTV.[19]
NCAA Season 101 volleyball tournaments women's finals was the final NCAA event aired by GMA, as the network no longer renewed their contract. Melchor Divina, NCAA chairman, said that changing viewing habits, where its fanbase switched from terrestrial broadcasting to online platforms in YouTube and Facebook Live, caused GMA to lose sponsorships.[20]
Personnel
Studio hosts:
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References
- ↑ Lozada, Bong (July 11, 2020). "NCAA to discuss other broadcast options with ABS-CBN". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Matel, Philip (July 16, 2020). "ABS-CBN Sports, longtime home of numerous leagues, signs off". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA in talks with three major networks in search for new TV partner". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Li, Matthew (November 19, 2020). "NCAA chooses GMA 7". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "GMA kickstarts NCAA partnership with launch of 'Rise Up Stronger'". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Season 97 Finals airs this Sunday on GMA and GTV!". GMA News Online. May 14, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Season 97 Women's Volleyball Finals airs on GTV". Manila Standard. July 20, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Taculao, Patricia S. (September 11, 2022). "GMA supports NCAA Season 98, revs up sports fans". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "GMA Network airs NCAA Season 98 Finals". Manila Bulletin. December 8, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "GMA Network airs much-awaited return of NCAA Season 98 Juniors Basketball this February". SunStar Publishing Inc. February 4, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "GMA Network airs the much-awaited NCAA Season 98 Cheerleading Competition". Manila Bulletin. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Season 99 airs on GMA beginning Sept. 24". Manila Bulletin. September 21, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Guardian, Daily (May 19, 2024). "NCAA Season 99 Volleyball Finals airs on GTV this Sunday". Daily Guardian. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Entertainment, Manila Bulletin (June 22, 2024). "NCAA Season 99 Cheerleading Competition airs on GTV this Sunday". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Digital, Sun Star Davao (December 3, 2024). "GMA Network airs NCAA Season 100 Men's Basketball Finals". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Season 100 Cheerleading Competition airs on GTV this Thursday". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Digital, Sun Star Davao (September 29, 2025). "NCAA kicks off Season 101 on GMA this October 1". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Letran-San Beda's storied rivalry renewed:NCAA Season 101 Men's Basketball Finals airs on GTV". Daily Guardian. December 10, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Release, Press (March 10, 2026). "NCAA sets cheerleading competition". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Dannug, Jonash (April 14, 2026). "NCAA chairman cites shift in viewing habits, sponsorship decline in GMA broadcasts". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Guardian, Daily (March 21, 2022). "NCAA Season 97 officially kicks off this March 26 on GMA". Daily Guardian. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Meet the NCAA Season 98 courtside reporters | NCAA Philippines". NCAA. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Meet the courtside reporters of NCAA Season 100 | NCAA Philippines". NCAA. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Meet the NCAA Season 99 Courtside Reporters | NCAA Philippines". NCAA. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Introducing the Courtside Reporters of NCAA Season 101: Building Greatness". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 19, 2026.