UAAP earmarks October 1 as start of 85th season

Rise As One on October 1

The date is official.

The 85th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines starts on October 1, together with its broadcast partner Cignal TV.

For this particular season, hosts Adamson University is using the "Rise As One" as its slogan, as the country trudges on back to normalcy post-pandemic.

Season 85 president Fr. Aldrin Suan CM shares, "After the last UAAP Season made us Fully Alive and created Champions for Life, UAAP Season 85 is hoping to call the entire community to Rise As One. It's been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic happened and has yet to end. Together, we are looking to rise as a nation, helping build a better future for a brighter tomorrow."

No details yet available with regards to the calendar of events, but it is expected to be revealed within the end of the month.

Fr. Suan says, "Our student-athletes have been waiting for their moment, some yet to return to the playing field since 2019. Together with Cignal, we are hoping and praying that we are allowed to have the full calendar back this season."

The league is bring back traditions that were paused due to pandemic restrictions, while at the same time, integrating innovations that hopefully would passed on down the line.

As we get back to normalcy, we will be going back to the 'original' days of the UAAP pre-pandemic which is holding our televised games on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This season, we are also not just looking to have accomplished a 'good hosting year' for Adamson University but begin traditions that will be passed on from host to host for seasons to come," said Fr. Suan.