2025 MPBL season

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2025 MPBL season
League Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Sport Basketball
DurationRegular season:
March 8 – September 30
Playoffs:
October – TBA 2025
Number of games435 (regular season, total)
29 (regular season, per team)
Number of teams30
TV partner(s) Solar Sports
Streaming partner(s) Facebook
YouTube
Regular season
Playoffs
Finals
MPBL seasons
2026 

The 2025 MPBL season is the seventh season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and its fourth under professional status. The regular season began on March 8, 2025 with the opening ceremony at the Capital Arena in Ilagan, Isabela. The season will end in December with the 2025 MPBL finals.

Contents

This season features 30 teams. The league expanded to the Cagayan Valley region for the first time with the addition of the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys. Three teams (Basilan Viva Portmasters, Cebu Classic, and Pasig City) made their comebacks. This season will also see the introduction of the league's play-in tournament to be held in between the regular season and playoffs.

The Pampanga Giant Lanterns are two-time defending champions and reigning North Division champions, while the Quezon Huskers are the reigning South Division champions. [1] [2]

This season will also mark the first of a new two-year title sponsorship deal with gambling company 1xbet. [3]

Format changes

Postseason changes

On February 2, 2025, the league announced a couple of changes to its playoff format, the biggest being the addition of a play-in tournament similar to the NBA's play-in round, which will be contested by teams ranked seventh through tenth in their respective divisions. The seventh and eighth-ranked teams will play for the seventh seed in the playoffs. The losing team will face the winner of the game between the ninth and tenth-ranked teams for the eighth seed and the final playoff spot. Due to this change, only the top six teams will directly advance to the playoffs.

In addition, the division finals is made a best-of-five series from the best-of-three series in previous seasons. These changes mark the first since the league expanded the playoffs to a 16-team pool due to the league's national expansion in 2019. [4]

Preseason Invitational cancellation

On January 22, the league announced that it will not host a Preseason Invitational tournament this season, so that the competing teams can focus on building their rosters. This will mark the first time in the professional era that the league will not host such a tournament. [5]

Teams

Teams were given until February 1 to submit their intent to compete, although some were given extensions. [5] This season, 30 teams will compete, one more than the 29 teams of the previous two seasons. This makes it the second-biggest team pool in league history, only behind the 2019–20 season, which had 31 teams compete. However, the final lineup of teams as well as the division alignment is currently unannounced. [6]

Expansions, returnees, and contractions

On January 16, commissioner Kenneth Duremdes announced that an expansion team based in Ilagan, Isabela will join the regional league this season. [7] The team, later named the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys, was formally established on February 1, marking the first time the league has a team based in the Cagayan Valley region and will continue the expansion into Northern Luzon, following additions of the Pangasinan Heatwaves and the Abra Weavers last season. [8]

Three teams also made their return. After being absent in the last three seasons, the Basilan's MPBL team is set to return this season as the Basilan Viva Portmasters (initially the Basilan Starhorse), having competed in the 2019–20 season as the Basilan Steel, and as a guest team in the 2021 Preseason Invitational as the Basilan Jumbo Plastic. [9] Similarly, Cebu's MPBL team will also return for the first time since 2020, now known as the Cebu Classic. [10] The Pasig City MPBL team is the last team to make its return, after not competing in the previous season.

On the other hand, three teams made their departures. The Bicolandia Oragons and Iloilo United Royals left the league after competing in three of the last four seasons while the Negros Muscovados depart after two seasons. This means that Bicol Region and Western Visayas won't have any representatives for their respective regions.

Realignment

The Ilagan Isabela Cowboys were placed in the North Division alongside Pasig City while the Basilan Viva Portmasters and Cebu Classic were placed in the South Division. To balance both divisions, the Rizal Golden Coolers were realigned back to the South, its fourth realignment in history and first since 2023.

Team name changes

Previous team nameNew team name
Abra Weavers Abra Solid North Weavers
Bacolod City of Smiles Bacolod Tubo Slashers
Basilan Steel (2019–20)Basilan Starhorse
Basilan Viva Portmasters
Cebu Casino Ethyl Alcohol (2019–20) Cebu Classic
Cebu Greats
Imus Agimat Imus Braderhood
Manila SV Batang Sampaloc Manila Batang Quiapo
Marikina ShoemastersMarikina Verdiamonds Jewellers
Marikina Shoemasters (reverted)
Pasig City MCW Sports (2023) Pasig City
Quezon City Toda Aksyon Quezon City Galeries Taipan
Sarangani Marlins Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tire
South Cotabato Warriors GenSan Warriors
Valenzuela Classic Val City Magic
Zamboanga Master Sardines Zamboanga Sikat

Transactions

Player transactions

Rookie signings
Free agent signings
Transfers
Departures

Coaching changes

Off-season changes
TeamDeparting coachIncoming coach
Bacolod Tubo Slashers Alex Cabagnot Paolo Javelona
Basilan Starhorse Mac Tan
Bulacan Kuyas Jonathan ReyesElgin Espina
Caloocan Batang Kankaloo Alexander Angeles Gabby Espinas
Cebu Greats Voltaire Ora
Davao Occidental Tigers Manu IñigoArvin Bonleon
Ilagan Isabela Cowboys Louie Gonzalez
Imus Braderhood Eric SyBritt Reroma
Manila Batang Quiapo Ariel Vanguardia Max Dayandante
Marikina Shoemasters Rysal CastroEric Sy
Mindoro Tamaraws JR Cawaling Rodney Santos
Muntinlupa Cagers Mixson RamosGiovanni Ludovice
Pasig City Aldrin Morante
Quezon City Galeries Taipan Egay MacarayaJeff Perlas
San Juan Knights Randy AlcantaraAlexander Angeles
Val City Magic Eric Martinez Raymond Valenzona
Zamboanga Sikat Louie Alas Bong Ramos
Mid-season changes
TeamDeparting coachIncoming coach
Basilan Starhorse Mac Tan Rich Alvarez
Bulacan Kuyas Elgin EspinaTerence Reyes
Caloocan Batang Kankaloo Gabby EspinasMyk Saguiguit
Cebu Greats Voltaire Ora Junthy Valenzuela
Davao Occidental Tigers Arvin Bonleon
Clive Castillo
Clive Castillo
Arvin Bonleon
Marikina Shoemasters Eric SyAngelo Nebres
Mindoro Tamaraws Rodney Santos Bengie Teodoro
Parañaque Patriots Myk Saguiguit
Stephen Mopera
Stephen Mopera
Melquiades Villanueva
Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tire John KallosRonnie Dojillo

Arenas

Arena changes

Regular arenas

Bataan Risers Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters Biñan Tatak Gel Caloocan Batang Kankaloo
Bataan People's Center
Balanga, Bataan
Batangas City Coliseum
Batangas City, Batangas
FPJ Arena
San Jose, Batangas
Alonte Sports Arena
Biñan, Laguna
Caloocan Sports Complex
Caloocan
Capacity: 4,000Capacity: 4,000Capacity: 3,000Capacity: 6,500Capacity: 3,000
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Ilagan Isabela Cowboys Manila Batang Quiapo Marikina Shoemasters
Capital Arena
Ilagan, Isabela
Paco Arena
Manila
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
Manila
San Andres Sports Complex
Manila
Marikina Sports Center
Marikina
Capacity: 10,000Capacity: 1,000Capacity: 6,100Capacity: 3,000Capacity: 7,000
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Mindoro Tamaraws Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards Pangasinan Heatwaves Parañaque Patriots
Pola Gymnasium
Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Nueva Ecija Coliseum
Palayan, Nueva Ecija
Calasiao Sports Complex
Calasiao, Pangasinan
Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium
Rosales, Pangasinan
Olivarez College
(Olivarez College Gymnasium)
Parañaque
Capacity: N/ACapacity: 3,000Capacity: 3,000Capacity: N/ACapacity: 3,500
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Pasay Voyagers Quezon Huskers Rizal Golden Coolers San Juan Knights Val City Magic
Cuneta Astrodome
Pasay
Quezon Convention Center
Lucena
Ynares Center Montalban
Rodriguez, Rizal
Playtime Filoil Centre
San Juan
WES Arena
Valenzuela
Capacity: 12,000Capacity: 7,000Capacity: 8,000Capacity: 6,000Capacity: N/A
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Other arenas

Neutral
Ynares Sports Arena
Pasig
Paco Arena
Manila
Capacity: 3,000Capacity: 1,000
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Regular season

Opening ceremony

The regular season began on March 8, 2025. As has been the case since 2023, the season opener and opening ceremony was hosted by an expansion team from the current season, this time being the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys at the Capital Arena in Ilagan, Isabela. [7] The opening doubleheader will feature the Biñan Tatak Gel and the Abra Weavers in the first game, followed by the Sarangani Marlins and the home team Cowboys in the second game. [15]

Format

Similar to previous seasons, all participating teams will play in a single round-robin tournament for the regular season, playing one game against every other team. The league's 30 teams will each play 29 games. In each gameday, a series of games is played in a designated home arena, with the home team usually playing in the final game.

Under the new postseason format, the top six teams in each division will advance directly to the 2025 MPBL playoffs, while teams ranked seventh through tenth will compete in a play-in tournament for the final two spots. [4]

Standings

Results table

TeamGame
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Abra
(ABR)
BIÑ
69–60
MAR
97–74
PSY
60–70
BUL
114–69
GS
73–53
RZL (A)
85–70
BAS
75–64
CEB
76–72
BAN
96–74
SAR
103–75
BCD
108–77
PAR
97–81
QZN (H)
63–53
IMS
103–80
PGS (H)
75–68
QC
99–77
CAL
78–66
VAL
132–76
NE (A)
82–71
ZAM (A)
80–60
MNL
117–63
PAM
94–80
ILA
76–59
MUN
126–70
BTG
Sept. 9
SJ
Sept. 18
PSG
Sept. 22
DVO
Sept. 26
MDR
Sept. 30
Bacolod
(BCD)
PSG
54–64
MUN
73–96
MAR
70–69
ZAM
63–87
PAM
91–100
DVO
79–95
PAR
82–65
CAL
68–74
ABR
77–108
SJ
77–83
MDR
63–76
VAL
82–86
BUL
63–69
SAR
75–77
PGS
30–50
IMS
68–86
NE
87–116
ILA
73–99
QZN
74–85
QC
73–85
BAS
76–73
BTG (A)
58–60
GS
71–104
PSY (A)
84–95
MNL
Sept. 3
BIÑ (A)
Sept. 11
BAN (A)
Sept. 18
CEB
Sept. 22
RZL
Sept. 29
Basilan
(BAS)
RZL
62–76
NE (A)
66–71
VAL
82–80*
BTG (A)
68–74
SJ
62–72
BUL
102–80
ABR
64–75
CAL
92–82
PSY (A)
74–78
BIÑ (A)
66–68
GS
75–72
CEB
87–55
MDR
84–77
PSG
84–90*
PAR
76–65
BAN
84–70
PGS (A)
71–83
MNL
117–84
PAM
89–82
BCD
73–76
QZN (A)
54–91
DVO
82–63
SAR
86–79
ILA
67–61
IMS
106–78
ZAM
Sept. 6
MUN
Sept. 12
MAR (A)
Sept. 23
QC
Sept. 27
Bataan
(BAN)
PGS (A)
86–95
GS (H)
74–77
CEB
79–69
CAL
70–84
BTG
65–70
SJ
67–82
IMS
94–77
MUN (H)
77–76*
BUL (H)
73–48
ABR
74–96
MAR
103–69
PSG
85–88
ILA (H)
67–69
RZL (A)
71–82
PSY (A)
86–84
QC
88–95
ZAM
82–84
BAS
70–84
DVO (H)
74–64
MDR (H)
84–86
NE
78–94
BIÑ (H)
73–62
MNL
144–82
PAM (H)
90–97
PAR (H)
132–83
QC
Sept. 4
SAR (H)
Sept. 13
BCD (H)
Sept. 19
VAL (H)
Sept. 24
Batangas City
(BTG)
QZN (H)
46–70
IMS
90–68
RZL
86–87
BAS (H)
74–68
BAN
70–65
PGS (H)
79–85
SJ (A)
63–72
PSY
82–79
ILA (A)
75–82
PAR
92–53
SAR
75–60
PSG (H)
93–86
NE
54–71
ZAM
82–87
CEB
131–65
VAL (H)
92–56
BIÑ (A)
74–68
QC
73–66
PAM (H)
65–64
CAL (H)
68–72
MUN
89–68
BCD (H)
60–58
MAR
108–88
MNL (H)
103–59
GS
65–60
DVO
66–62
ABR
Sept. 9
BUL (H)
Sept. 15
MDR (H)
Sept. 25
Biñan
(BIÑ)
ABR
60–69
MDR (H)
69–73
PGS (H)
85–71
QZN (A)
64–79
ILA (H)
87–77
VAL (A)
69–66
BUL
86–48
SAR (H)
87–73
PSG (H)
79–72
BAS (H)
68–66
RZL (H)
66–63
GS
69–75
PAR (H)
92–73
DVO (H)
113–118*
PAM (A)
57–60
BTG (H)
68–74
CEB (H)
81–78
MNL
99–62
MUN
55–47
MAR
75–52
BAN (A)
62–73
NE (A)
64–81
CAL (H)
71–74
SJ (A)
75–80
IMS (H)
Sept. 3
BCD (H)
Sept. 11
ZAM
Sept. 16
QC (A)
Sept. 22
PSY
Sept. 24
Bulacan
(BUL)
QC
80–100
PGS
51–91
ILA
82–109
ABR
69–114
ZAM
56–99
MUN
78–104
BAS
80–102
PSG
88–111
BIÑ
48–86
BAN (A)
48–73
SAR
111–148
NE
50–98
MAR (A)
90–100
PAR
71–69
DVO
62–74
BCD
69–63
QZN
61–91
MDR
72–103
SJ
75–97
CAL
85–83
VAL
84–88
IMS
83–92
CEB
71–87
MNL
98–115
RZL (A)
59–95
PSY (A)
Sept. 10
BTG (A)
Sept. 15
GS
Sept. 18
PAM
Sept. 24
Caloocan
(CAL)
CEB
76–77
MDR (H)
80–67
BAN
84–70
PSY (H)
63–48
GS
75–72
NE (H)
53–73
RZL
76–75
BAS
82–92
DVO
79–76
SJ
61–76
BCD
74–68
PAM
90–87
IMS (H)
58–52
QC
84–71
QZN (A)
71–83
MAR
93–47
MNL
110–92
ABR
66–78
PSG
82–67
BUL
83–85
BTG (A)
72–68
PAR
133–76
VAL
69–55
BIÑ (A)
74–71
MUN (H)
Sept. 4
ILA (H)
Sept. 18
ZAM
Sept. 23
SAR
Sept. 29
PGS (A)
Sept. 30
Cebu
(CEB)
CAL
77–76
QZN
45–58
BAN
69–79
SJ
61–63
MNL (A)
79–51
MUN
70–77
QC
69–54
ABR
72–76
PAR (A)
54–69
RZL
80–91
MDR
85–73
PSY (A)
80–107
BAS
55–87
SAR
95–119
BTG
65–131
NE
78–108
PAM (A)
66–69
BIÑ (A)
78–81
IMS (A)
76–63
ILA
66–80
GS
100–94
MAR
104–86
PSG
76–70
BUL
87–71
VAL
97–93
ZAM
70–74
PGS (A)
Sept. 8
DVO
Sept. 15
BCD
Sept. 22
Davao Occidental
(DVO)
PAR
70–66
NE
60–74
PSG
79–78*
CAL
76–79
BCD
95–79
MDR
79–101
GS
86–107
MUN
80–89
PGS
68–76
ZAM
66–88
BUL
74–62
BIÑ (A)
118–113*
PSY (A)
64–72
MAR
72–71
RZL
81–79*
BAN (A)
64–74
QZN
60–91
SAR
54–66
IMS
88–65
ILA
73–88
SJ
79–95
BAS
63–82
VAL
84–83
BTG
62–66
CEB
Sept. 15
PAM
Sept. 19
MNL
Sept. 23
ABR
Sept. 25
QC
Sept. 29
General Santos
(GS)
SAR
73–58
BAN (A)
77–74
PAM
73–76
ABR
53–73
CAL
72–75
VAL
91–96*
IMS
74–64
ILA (A)
90–83
NE
76–83
PGS
88–79
DVO
107–86
BAS
72–75
BIÑ
75–69
RZL
96–89
MUN
90–72
MNL
99–45
PSY (A)
79–73
QZN (A)
82–86
PAR
106–59
MAR
101–72
CEB
94–100
MDR
72–76
BCD
104–71
ZAM
71–70
BTG
60–65
QC
Sept. 9
SJ
Sept. 13
BUL
Sept. 18
PSG
Sept. 26
Ilagan Isabela
(ILA)
SAR (H)
74–54
PSY (A)
52–56
BUL
109–82
PGS
94–96
BIÑ (A)
77–87
QC
80–72
PAM
72–77
PAR (A)
77–62
GS (H)
83–90
BTG (H)
82–75
ZAM
62–63
BAN (A)
69–67
QZN (A)
78–96
MNL (A)
123–87
MDR
78–86
VAL (H)
78–55
IMS
98–72
BCD
99–73
CEB
80–66
SJ
79–87
DVO
88–73
RZL (A)
63–71
ABR
59–76
MUN
75–63
BAS
61–67
NE (A)
65–89
PSG
Sept. 8
MAR
Sept. 12
CAL (A)
Sept. 18
Imus
(IMS)
MDR
83–75
PAM
74–79
BTG
68–90
ZAM
81–79
QC
69–62
SAR
94–89
BAN
77–94
GS
64–74
SJ
83–89
VAL
78–60
MUN
57–64
MNL
122–111
CAL (A)
52–58
MAR
101–104*
ABR
80–103
PAR
82–60
RZL
77–114
BCD
86–68
ILA
72–98
CEB (H)
63–76
DVO
65–88
BUL
92–83
NE
62–76
PSG
81–82*
BAS
78–106
BIÑ (A)
Sept. 3
QZN
Sept. 11
CAL
Sept. 20
PGS
Sept. 25
Manila
(MNL)
MAR
93–89
RZL
81–111
NE (H)
83–113
PSY (A)
75–107
CEB (H)
51–79
PAM (H)
95–127
ZAM
84–106
QZN
82–123
MUN
89–112
QC (H)
79–91
IMS
111–122
MDR
56–95
SAR (H)
87–111
ILA (H)
87–123
GS
45–99
CAL
92–110
PSG
92–89
BIÑ
62–99
BAS
84–117
SJ (A)
61–88
ABR
63–117
BAN
82–144
BTG (A)
59–103
BUL
115–98
BCD
Sept. 3
PGS
Sept. 11
VAL (H)
Sept. 16
DVO
Sept. 23
PAR (A)
Sept. 26
Marikina
(MAR)
MNL
89–93
ABR
74–97
PAM
66–68
VAL
82–85
QZN
54–74
ZAM
74–75
MUN
63–72
BCD
69–70
QC
70–67
MDR
80–101
BAN
69–103
BUL (H)
100–90
NE
52–88
IMS
104–101*
PGS
79–108
CAL
47–93
DVO
71–72
PAR
92–87
SAR
83–96
GS
72–101
BIÑ
52–75
CEB
86–104
BTG
88–108
RZL
78–92
PSG
72–76
ILA
Sept. 12
PSY (A)
Sept. 17
BAS (H)
Sept. 23
SJ (H)
Sept. 29
Mindoro
(MDR)
IMS
75–83
BIÑ (A)
73–69
CAL (A)
67–80
NE (A)
72–104
SJ
72–77
RZL (A)
61–77
PAR (H)
68–58
ZAM
81–79
PAM
90–94
MAR
101–80
DVO
101–79
CEB
73–85
MNL
95–56
BCD
76–63
BAS
77–84
SAR
79–65
ILA
86–77
MUN (H)
94–76
BUL
103–72
QC
85–96
BAN (A)
86–84
PSY (A)
75–108
GS
76–62
QZN
72–88
VAL
Sept. 10
PSG
Sept. 13
PGS
Sept. 16
BTG (A)
Sept. 25
ABR
Sept. 30
Muntinlupa
(MUN)
BUL
104–78
CEB
77–70
MAR
72–63
BCD
96–73
BAN (A)
76–77*
VAL
72–63
MNL
112–89
ZAM
75–82
IMS
64–57
PAR
83–60
DVO
89–80
QC
75–68
PGS
59–66
GS
72–90
SJ
43–77
MDR (A)
76–94
NE
74–86
PSY (A)
64–81
BIÑ
47–55
PSG
71–79
BTG
68–89
SAR
68–72
ILA
63–75
ABR
70–126
CAL (A)
Sept. 4
BAS
Sept. 12
RZL
Sept. 17
QZN
Sept. 26
PAM
Sept. 30
Nueva Ecija
(NE)
PSY
84–72
BAS (H)
71–66
MNL (A)
113–83
MDR (H)
104–72
VAL
100–84
DVO
74–60
CAL (A)
73–53
PGS (A)
101–94*
GS
83–76
BUL
98–50
SJ (H)
97–86
MAR
88–52
BTG
71–54
PAM (A)
82–74
ZAM (H)
84–83
CEB
108–78
MUN
86–74
BCD
116–87
ABR (H)
71–82
BAN
94–78
PSG
91–67
BIÑ (H)
81–64
IMS
76–62
QZN (H)
77–78
ILA (H)
89–65
SAR
Sept. 3
QC
Sept. 15
PAR
Sept. 19
RZL (A)
Sept. 27
Pampanga
(PAM)
IMS
79–74
MAR
68–66
GS
76–73
PGS
77–81
MNL (A)
127–95
ILA
77–72
MDR
94–90
BCD
100–91
PSG
91–55
QZN (A)
88–82
CAL
87–90
ZAM
63–76
PSY
86–78
NE (H)
74–82
RZL (H)
74–71
BIÑ (H)
60–57
CEB (H)
69–66
SAR
95–85
BTG (A)
64–65
VAL (H)
69–64
BAS
82–89
ABR
80–94
QC
90–73
BAN (A)
97–90
SJ
Sept. 4
PAR (H)
Sept. 12
DVO
Sept. 19
BUL
Sept. 24
MUN
Sept. 30
Pangasinan
(PGS)
BAN (H)
95–86
BUL
91–51
BIÑ (A)
71–85
ILA
96–94
PAM
81–77
BTG (A)
85–79
NE (H)
94–101*
QZN (H)
74–92
GS
79–88
PSY
91–78
DVO
76–68
MUN
66–59
MAR
108–79
ABR (A)
68–75
BCD
50–30
SJ (A)
66–73
BAS (H)
83–71
VAL
114–90
SAR
81–55
QC
91–77
PAR
135–76
ZAM
93–98*
PSG
82–72
CEB (H)
Sept. 8
MNL
Sept. 11
MDR
Sept. 16
RZL (H)
Sept. 20
IMS
Sept. 25
CAL (H)
Sept. 30
Parañaque
(PAR)
DVO
66–70
MDR (A)
58–68
ILA (H)
62–77
PSY (H)
62–76
CEB (H)
69–54
BCD
65–82
BTG
53–92
MUN
60–83
PSG (H)
70–85
ABR
81–97
BUL
69–71
BIÑ (A)
73–92
SJ
56–110
IMS
60–82
BAS
65–76
QZN
68–96
MAR
87–92
GS
59–106
ZAM
74–128
CAL
76–133
PGS
76–135
VAL
105–113
BAN (A)
83–132
QC
75–90
RZL (A)
Sept. 9
PAM (A)
Sept. 12
SAR
Sept. 17
NE
Sept. 19
MNL (H)
Sept. 26
Pasay
(PSY)
NE
72–84
ILA (H)
56–52
ABR
70–60
MNL (H)
107–75
CAL (A)
48–63
QZN
83–81
SAR (H)
91–83
PAR (A)
76–62
BTG
79–82
BAS (H)
78–74
SJ (H)
74–75
PGS
78–91
CEB (H)
107–80
PAM (H)
78–86
BAN (H)
84–86
VAL
81–66
DVO (H)
72–64
GS (H)
73–79
ZAM (H)
75–63
MUN (H)
81–64
PSG (H)
91–83
MDR (H)
108–75
QC (H)
87–74
RZL (A)
96–89**
BCD (H)
95–84
BUL (H)
Sept. 10
MAR (H)
Sept. 17
IMS
Sept. 20
BIÑ
Sept. 24
Pasig City
(PSG)
BCD
64–54
BUL
111–88
QZN
56–75
DVO
78–79*
ZAM
76–92
PAM
55–91
BIÑ (A)
72–79
BAN
88–85
PAR (A)
85–70
BTG (A)
86–93
QC
85–79
VAL
62–58
BAS
90–84*
SJ (A)
64–77
SAR
95–96
MNL
89–92
CAL
67–82
RZL
88–94
PSY (A)
83–91
MUN
79–71
NE
67–91
CEB
70–76
PGS
72–82
IMS
82–81*
MAR
76–72
ILA
Sept. 8
MDR
Sept. 13
ABR
Sept. 22
GS
Sept. 26
Quezon
(QZN)
BTG (A)
70–46
CEB
58–45
BIÑ (H)
79–64
MAR
74–54
PSY
81–83
QC
79–66
PSG
75–56
MNL
123–82
PGS (A)
92–74
PAM (H)
82–88
VAL
75–55
ILA (H)
96–78
ABR (A)
53–63
CAL (H)
83–71
BUL
91–61
PAR
96–68
GS (H)
86–82
DVO
91–60
BCD
85–74
RZL (A)
77–83
BAS (H)
91–54
SJ (H)
84–83
NE (A)
78–77
SAR
94–77
MDR
88–72
BAN
Sept. 4
IMS
Sept. 11
ZAM
Sept. 20
MUN
Sept. 26
Quezon City
(QC)
BUL
100–80
VAL
66–74
SAR
84–76
IMS
62–69
ILA
72–80
QZN
66–79
CEB
54–69
MAR
67–70
RZL
67–77
MNL (A)
91–79
ZAM
77–82
MUN
68–75
CAL
71–84
PSG
79–85
BAN
95–88
ABR
77–99
BTG
66–73
MDR
96–85
SJ
68–92
BCD
85–73
PGS
77–91
PSY (A)
74–87
PAM
73–90
PAR
90–75
GS
Sept. 9
NE
Sept. 15
BIÑ (H)
Sept. 22
BAS
Sept. 27
DVO
Sept. 29
Rizal
(RZL)
BAS
76–62
MNL
111–81
BTG
87–86
SAR
106–77
MDR (H)
77–61
ABR (H)
70–85
CAL
75–76
SJ (H)
78–79
QC
77–67
CEB
91–80
VAL (H)
101–76
BIÑ (A)
63–66
BAN (H)
82–71
GS
89–96
PAM (A)
71–74
IMS
114–77
DVO
79–81*
ZAM (H)
69–61
PSG
94–88
QZN (H)
83–77
ILA (H)
71–63
PSY (H)
89–96**
MAR
92–78
BUL (H)
95–59
PAR (H)
Sept. 9
MUN
Sept. 17
PGS (A)
Sept. 20
NE (H)
Sept. 27
BCD
Sept. 29
San Juan
(SJ)
CEB
63–61
MDR
77–72
BAS
72–62
BAN
82–67
BTG (H)
72–63
RZL (A)
79–78
IMS
89–83
CAL
76–61
PSY (A)
75–74
NE (A)
86–97
BCD
83–77
VAL
90–67
PAR
110–56
MUN
77–43
PSG (H)
77–64
PGS (H)
73–66
BUL
97–75
QC
92–68
MNL (A)
88–61
ILA
87–79
ZAM (H)
80–69
DVO
95–79
QZN (A)
83–84
BIÑ (H)
80–75
PAM
Sept. 4
SAR
Sept. 10
GS
Sept. 13
ABR
Sept. 18
MAR (A)
Sept. 29
Sarangani
(SAR)
ILA (A)
54–74
GS
58–73
ZAM
67–82
QC
76–84
RZL
77–106
IMS
89–94
PSY (A)
83–91
VAL (A)
102–93
BIÑ (A)
73–87
BUL
148–111
ABR
75–103
BTG
60–75
MNL (A)
111–87
CEB
119–95
MDR
65–79
BCD
77–75
PSG
96–95
PAM
85–95
MAR
96–83
DVO
66–54
PGS
55–81
MUN
72–68
BAS
79–86
QZN
77–94
NE
Sept. 3
SJ
Sept. 10
BAN (A)
Sept. 13
PAR
Sept. 17
CAL
Sept. 27
Valenzuela
(VAL)
ZAM
57–77
QC
74–66
BAS
80–82*
MAR
85–82
NE
84–100
BIÑ (H)
66–69
GS
96–91*
SAR (H)
93–102
MUN
63–72
IMS
60–78
RZL (A)
76–101
QZN
55–75
SJ
67–90
BCD
86–82
PSG
58–62
PSY
66–81
BTG (A)
56–92
ILA (A)
55–78
ABR
76–132
PGS
90–114
PAM (A)
64–69
BUL
88–84
CAL
55–69
PAR
113–105
CEB
93–97
DVO
83–84
MDR
Sept. 10
MNL (A)
Sept. 16
BAN (A)
Sept. 24
Zamboanga
(ZAM)
VAL
77–57
SAR
82–67
IMS
79–81
BUL
99–56
MAR
75–74
MNL
106–84
MDR
79–81
BCD
87–63
PSG
92–76
MUN
82–75
ILA
63–62
QC
82–77
PAM
76–63
DVO
88–66
BTG
87–72
NE (A)
83–84
BAN
84–82
PSY (A)
63–75
RZL (A)
61–69
PAR
128–74
ABR (H)
60–80
SJ (A)
69–80
PGS
98–93*
GS
70–71
CEB
74–70
BAS
Sept. 8
BIÑ
Sept. 16
QZN
Sept. 20
CAL
Sept. 23
Updated to match(es) played on September 2, 2025. Source: Schedule
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.
  • The Bacolod-Pangasinan game was stopped before the opening of the second half due to the report of three players having no Special Guest Athlete (SGA) license from Games and Amusements Board. Final score was 50–30 in favor of Pangasinan via default.
Postponed games
  • All games scheduled from July 21 to 24 was postponed due to heavy rains affecting Greater Manila Area and nearby areas.
  • All games scheduled from August 22 and 26 was postponed due to heavy rains affecting Greater Manila Area and nearby areas.

Home-and-away records

TeamDivisionHomeNeutralAway
GPRecordGPRecordGPRecord
Abra Solid North Weavers North 22–0 (1.000)1918–1 (.947)33–0 (1.000)
Bacolod Tubo Slashers South 223–19 (.136)20–2 (.000)
Basilan Starhorse South 1914–5 (.737)60–6 (.000)
Bataan Risers North 95–4 (.556)134–9 (.308)31–2 (.333)
Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters South 96–3 (.667)1411–3 (.786)11–2 (.333)
Biñan Tatak Gel South 128–4 (.667)64–2 (.667)61–5 (.167)
Bulacan Kuyas North 223–19 (.136)30–3 (.000)
Caloocan Batang Kankaloo North 43–1 (.750)1611–5 (.688)21–1 (.500)
Cebu Greats South 218–13 (.381)62–4 (.333)
Davao Occidental Tigers South 218–13 (.381)31–2 (.333)
GenSan Warriors South 2112–9 (.571)43–1 (.750)
Ilagan Isabela Cowboys North 43–1 (.750)147–7 (.500)83–5 (.375)
Imus Braderhood South 10–1 (.000)229–13 (.409)10–1 (.000)
Manila Batang Quiapo North 70–7 (.000)153–12 (.200)20–2 (.000)
Marikina Shoemasters North 11–0 (1.000)243–21 (.125)
Mindoro Tamaraws South 22–0 (1.000)169–7 (.563)73–4 (.429)
Muntinlupa Cagers South 2110–11 (.476)30–3 (.000)
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards North 86–2 (.750)1313–0 (1.000)44–0 (1.000)
Pampanga Giant Lanterns North 54–1 (.800)149–5 (.643)54–1 (.800)
Pangasinan Heatwaves North 42–2 (.500)1513–2 (.867)41–3 (.250)
Parañaque Patriots South 41–3 (.250)170–17 (.000)30–3 (.000)
Pasay Voyagers North 1612–4 (.750)63–3 (.500)32–1 (.667)
Pasig City North 199–10 (.474)50–5 (.000)
Quezon Huskers South 76–1 (.857)1312–1 (.923)53–2 (.600)
Quezon City Galeries Taipan North 226–16 (.273)21–1 (.500)
Rizal Golden Coolers South 108–2 (.800)129–3 (.750)20–2 (.000)
San Juan Knights North 55–0 (1.000)1414–0 (1.000)53–2 (.600)
Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tire South 186–12 (.333)52–3 (.400)
Val City Magic North 20–2 (.000)217–14 (.333)40–4 (.000)
Zamboanga Sikat South 10–1 (.000)2017–3 (.850)40–4 (.000)
Update as of September 2, 2025
Notes

    All-Star Game

    2025 MPBL All-Star Game
    North All-Stars South All-Stars
    Head coach:
    Yong Garcia (Abra Solid North Weavers)
    Head coach:
    Eric Gonzales (Quezon Huskers)
    DateSeptember 6, 2025
    Venue Alonte Sports Arena, Biñan, Laguna
    Network Solar Sports
      2024
    2026 

    The 2025 MPBL All-Star Game, the league's sixth overall, will take place on September 6 at Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna, the home arena of the Biñan Tatak Gel.

    Coaches

    A head coach from each division, usually from a higher-ranked team, is selected to represent their respective divisions. On August 26, Yong Garcia of the Abra Solid North Weavers and Eric Gonzales of the Quezon Huskers were announced as this season's all-star coaches. The latter will be coaching his second all-star team. [24] [25]

    Lineups

    The starters were announced on August 25. In the North Division, Jaycee Marcelino was selected as an all-star starter for the fourth consecutive season and his first with the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards. Orlan Wamar of the San Juan Knights will make his third appearance as an all-star starter. Abra's Dave Ildefonso, Jeff Manday of the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo, and Larry Muyang of the Pampanga Giant Lanterns will all make their all-star debuts. In the South Division, Levi Hernandez of the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters will make his third all-star appearance and his first as a starter while Quezon's Ljay Gonzales will make his second appearance as a starter. Making their debuts in the All-Star Game will be Eric Camson of the Rizal Golden Coolers, Abdul Sawat of the Zamboanga Sikat, and Kyle Tolentino of the GenSan Warriors. [26] [27]

    Statistics

    Individual leaders

    As of April 27, 2025

    CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
    Points per game Vic Manuel Pangasinan Heatwaves 18.6
    Rebounds per gameArth dela Cruz Ilagan Isabela Cowboys 11.3
    Assists per gameOrlan Wamar Jr. San Juan Knights 8.5
    Steals per game Jaycee Marcelino Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 2.8
    Blocks per gameRaven Gonzales Abra Weavers 2.1

    Team leaders

    As of August 9, 2025

    CategoryTeamStatistic
    Points per game Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 89.9
    Rebounds per game Abra Weavers 52.2
    Assists per game Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 27.0
    Steals per game Batang Kankaloo 10.8
    Blocks per game Abra Weavers 5.2
    Turnovers per game Cebu Classic 17.2

    Awards


    Player of the Week

    WeekPlayerRef.
    March 8–15, 2025 Jaycee Marcelino (Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards) [28]
    March 17–22, 2025Eric Camson (Rizal Golden Coolers) [29]
    March 24–29, 2025 Vic Manuel (Pangasinan Heatwaves) [30]
    March 31 – April 5, 2025 Michael Calisaan (San Juan Knights) [31]
    April 7–12, 2025Dave Ildefonso (Abra Weavers) (1/4) [32]
    April 14–15, 2025Not awarded
    April 22–26, 2025Sherwin Concepcion (Basilan Viva Portmasters) [33]
    April 28 – May 3, 2025Arth dela Cruz (Ilagan Isabela Cowboys) [34]
    May 14–17, 2025Not awarded
    May 19–24, 2025Dave Ildefonso (Abra Weavers) (2/4) [35]
    May 26–31, 2025Nemesis dela Cruz (Marikina Shoemasters) [36]
    June 2–7, 2025 Alex Cabagnot (Basilan Starhorse) [37]
    June 9–14, 2025 Philip Paniamogan (Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters) [38]
    June 16–21, 2025Axel Iñigo (Mindoro Tamaraws) [39]
    June 23–28, 2025Marwin Taywan (Abra Weavers) [40]
    June 30 – July 5, 2025Ljay Gonzales (Quezon Huskers) [41]
    July 7–12, 2025Dave Ildefonso (Abra Weavers) (3/4) [42]
    July 14–19, 2025Not awarded
    July 21–26, 2025
    July 28 – August 2, 2025Mark Meneses (Cebu Greats)
    August 4–9, 2025Dave Ildefonso (Abra Weavers) (4/4)
    August 11–16, 2025JP Cauilan (Zamboanga Sikat) [43]
    August 18–23, 2025 Diego Dario (Quezon Huskers) [44]
    August 25–30, 2025Levi Hernandez (Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters) [45]

    Notable events

    Records and milestones

    Records

    Milestones

    Junior MPBL tournaments

    The third season of the MPBL's youth league, the Junior MPBL, is expected to begin in April 2025. [47] [48]

    Media

    This season will be the first of a new television deal with Solar Entertainment Corporation, succeeding Cignal TV, which was the league's television partner from 2022 to 2024. Solar airs a selection of "over 200 games" on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on its Solar Sports channel throughout the season. The league continues to stream all games on its social media platforms. [49] [6]

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