Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub reveals new facilities within its Athletics Center

The Ayala Vermosa Athletics Center's newly-built grandstand

Visitors at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub will notice a new feature when they check out of its Athletics Center, as it now features a grandstand and other new facilities enhancing the FIFA-certified football pitch and its encompassing World Athletics-certified track oval.

The aforementioned grandstand, which has a seating capacity of 1,200, includes a players' dugout, as well as media center on its second floor, with both floors providing quite a good view of the action on the field.

In addition, the dugout features modern showers, recovery areas, and secure storage spaces, providing its users with a safe environment enabling them to focus on preparation, performance, and recovery.

The launch came at the appropriate time with the start of the UAAP Season 88 collegiate football tournament. as the women's competition began on Saturday afternoon, with their men's counterparts slated the next day.

Vermosa Senior Project Development Head Nona Torres shares, "We are thrilled to host the Women’s Football teams’ first UAAP game this season at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub and have the players and their team supporters enjoy the newly completed dugout facility, the media room, and bleachers. Our mission at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub has always been to provide world class sports facilities for all types of athletes, for all levels of play, and be a platform for grassroots sports development."

She adds, "These facilities not only enhance comfort and functionality but also strengthen Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub’s role as a hub for athletes and fans alike."

On his part, long-time UAAP Football Tournament Commissioner Rely San Agustin says, "Having the UAAP community as the first to experience these upgrades is a source of great pride. We believe these improvements will significantly enhance the overall experience for players and supporters, fostering greater engagement and passion for the sport."

Serving as one of the venues for the UAAP reinforces the AVSH's broader mission of promoting an active and dynamic lifestyle, summed up by its #VermosaActiveLife program, which underscores Ayala Vermosa's vision of becoming the premier destination for wellness and high-performance living in the South for both grassroots participants to elite athletes.

The enhancements to the Athletic Center builds on its increasing reputation as a multi-sport hub with its modern facilities. The Santé Fitness Lab is equipped with advanced training and recovery technologies to enhance athlete performance, while the Aquatic Center houses both an Olympic-sized pool and a warm-up pool for competitive swimming, training, and leisure. Complementing the Athletics Center is the presence of a fitness trail ideal for running, walking, and cross-training.

Those planning to have an extended stay and take advantage of such facilities can do so at the Athlete's House, a 30-room venue that can handle things as simple as team training camps, to athletes and even families who just need convenient access to Vermosa's numerous facilities. Its proximity allows for more time devoted to rest and recharge after a strenuous workout.

All of these are tailored to boost Vermosa's reputation as a premier destination for people to move, compete, and thrive together

AVSH is also set to host numerous activities for the remainder of 2025 through its Vermosa Vitality Sports Program. Among these efforts include a Vitality Retreat at the Athlete's House, designed to foster balance and rejuvenation; reopening its car-free weekends that turn the estate into a pedestrian-friendly zone; and a Streat Jam that offers a variety of food truck dining options.

Also set to take place later in the year is the Velocity Relay Race, as well as the Victory Games, a multi-sport showcase of competition, community spirit, and achievement.