UAAP SEASON 87 TIPS OFF WITH THREE BASKETBALL TILTS TOMORROW, SEPT. 7

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is set to launch its 87th season with an expanded basketball tournament featuring three divisions: collegiate men’s, collegiate women’s, and junior high school boys’ basketball.

The first semester of the basketball tournaments will see six games played each game day, starting with the junior high school basketball matchups, followed by women's games, and concluding with men's action.

UAAP Season 87 will commence on Saturday, September 7, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Season host University of the Philippines has planned an extraordinary opening ceremony featuring some of the university's brightest talents, headlined by the legendary OPM band Eraserheads.

UAAP Season 87 President and UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, LLM said, "Our opening ceremony is a celebration of the spirit of unity amid rivalry that defines the UAAP. This year, we aim to celebrate not only the competitive edge of our universities but also the camaraderie and a shared passion that brings us together. The performance by the Eraserheads, along with other talented artists from UP, will be a memorable highlight as we embark on a season that truly embodies our theme of unity. We look forward to a season where the excitement of the games and the warmth of our community create an unforgettable experience for everyone."

The season opener will feature a highly anticipated match between Katipunan rivals, the UP Fighting Maroons and the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles.The second day of the basketball tournaments will be packed with action, featuring 11 games across two venues.

All juniors high school boys’ games, as well as the women’s matches between Ateneo and UP and De La Salle University and National University, will take place at the Adamson Gym.

Meanwhile, the Smart Araneta Coliseum will host the men’s and women’s games between University of the East and University of Santo Tomas, Adamson University and Far Eastern University, as well as the men’s game between La Salle and NU.

All fans and viewers alike can watch all the men’s and women’s games LIVE on free-to-air via One Sports on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. All games, including the high school boys basketball, will be broadcasted LIVE exclusively on the UAAP Varsity Channel in high definition and the Pilipinas Live app, including video-on-demand and available globally for UAAP fans.

With the UAAP and its collegiate action the most anticipated each year, Cignal TV is excited to roll out its broadcast campaign: ‘Legends Start Here’ – pertaining to the memorable matches, performances, and rivalries that surround the country’s premier varsity league each season.

MediaQuest & Cignal TV President and CEO Jane J. Basas expressed, "It has always been our goal to deliver the UAAP games to every fan, in the best way possible. We aim to improve the presentation every year, through all our platforms, to ensure that fans enjoy each game to the fullest.”

Broadcast partner Cignal TV will also introduce a new batch of UAAP correspondents and for this Season 87, all eight (8) UAAP correspondents are from their respective universities, ensuring a deeper and more personal connection to the games and stories being covered.

UAAP Executive Director Atty. Rene “Rebo” Saguisag shared his excitement for the season, saying, "As we embrace the theme ‘Stronger, Better, Together’ for UAAP Season 87, we are thrilled to witness the vibrant competition and unity that define our league. This season will truly exemplify our commitment to elevating the experience for our student-athletes."