All systems go for eFIBA World Finals in Clark

 Standing from L to R - Julian Mallillin - Coach Nite Alparas - Clark Banzon - Seating from L to R - Prich Diez - Kenneth Gutierrez - Isaiah Alindada

The stage is set, the teams are ready, and the world will be watching as the Philippines hosts the eFIBA World Finals presented by Predator and sponsored by Smart, PLDT, Red Bull, and Nike. It will be on December 11 and 12 at the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga.

Eight teams qualified through Regional Championships in eFIBA Season 3 and these squads have been divided into two groups. Group A has USA, Algeria, Portugal, and Saudi Arabia while Group B will feature Brazil, New Zealand, Turkiye, and the Philippines.

“Esports has seen a massive rise in popularity in the past few years and FIBA wanted to grow the sport of basketball not just on the court but in that field as well,” said Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy. “The SBP is fully committed to FIBA in this endeavour and that is the reason why we’re hosting the eFIBA World Finals in Clark. The SBP’s ability in hosting world-class events is proven and we’re hopeful the World Finals will be added to the long list of successful FIBA events we’ve had in the Philippines.”

The public is invited to witness the event as admission is free.

To further heat up the event, the SBP is also hosting a 1v1 Showdown that is open to all 2K Gamers.

“We’re inviting everyone to support the eFIBA World Finals and our very own eGilas Pilipinas as they take on the world’s best at the SMX Convention Center,” added Dy. “We appreciate the consistent support from Smart in all of the SBP events including the World Finals and we’ve also partnered with the Laus Group to give our eGilas the best shot at winning. We’re banking on the help of the hometown crowd to help them out.”