2026.5.15
“B.LEAGUE FINAL WEEK in MANILA 2026” Event Details and Guest Lineup Update
Filipino B.LEAGUE Players to Appear Daily Throughout the Event
Held at SM Megamall from Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
The Japan Professional Basketball League (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shinji Shimada; hereinafter referred
to as "B.LEAGUE") is pleased to announce the details and guest lineup for “B.LEAGUE FINAL WEEK in MANILA
2026,” which will be held from Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, at SM Megamall, one of the largest
shopping malls in the Philippines.
This event was planned for the second consecutive year to give fans in the Philippines—where basketball is
loved as a national sport—the opportunity to experience Japan’s B.LEAGUE. Through programs such as viewing
parties, clinics, and tournaments, the event aims not only to showcase the excitement of B.LEAGUE basketball,
but also to contribute to solving social issues within local communities, in line with the league’s philosophy.
Additionally, this project will be carried out as an officially recognized “Commemorative Event of 2026 Philippines-
Japan Friendship Year (70th Anniversary of Normalization of Diplomatic Relations)” by the Embassy of Japan in the
Philippines, in recognition of its contribution to promoting exchange between Japan and the Philippines, enhancing
mutual understanding, and strengthening friendly relations between the two countries.
【Event Outline】 B.LEAGUE FINAL WEEK in MANILA 2026
■Date ： May 21st (Thu)～24th (Sun), 2026
■Venue ： SM Megamall (Mega Fashion Hall)
（EDSA corner Doña Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center,
Wack-Wack Greenhills, Mandaluyong, Philippines）
■Organizer ： B.LEAGUE
■Cooperation ： Cignal
■Special Website ： https://www.bleague.jp/final_week_manila/
■Contents *Details are subject to change.
All player affiliations are based on the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025–26 season.
＜DAY1＞Thursday, May 21
●4:00pm Press Conference
B.LEAGUE will announce its future initiatives and activities in the Philippines.
【Speakers:】
・Nao Okamoto, B.LEAGUE Executive Officer
（ International Business Group & Basketball Operations Group)
・Dwight Ramos（LEVANGA HOKKAIDO）
Additional guests to be announced
＜DAY1＞Thursday, May 21
●6:00pm B.Hope ASIA 1on1 CHALLENGE 2026 in Manila supported by Meiji
This will be the inaugural Under 14 1on1 basketball tournament. Qualifying rounds were held in both northern and southern Manila, and 16 standout players advanced to the FINAL WEEK stage. Through serious 1on1 competition, these next-generation talents will sharpen both their basketball skills and mental toughness.
【Guest】 Ray Parks Jr.（OSAKA EVESSA）
＜DAY2＞Friday, May 22
●6:00pm YANMAR HANASAKA B.Hope ASIA 3x3 CHALLENGE 2026 in Manila
Following last year’s success, the 3x3 basketball tournament returns once again. The tournament is centered around the theme of gender equality, with all eight teams competing under special mixed-gender rules. By showcasing men and women working together toward victory, the event promotes the importance of diversity and inclusion.
【Guest】 Francis Lopez（FIGHTING EAGLES NAGOYA）
＜DAY3＞Saturday, May 23
●1:30pm B.LEAGUE FINALS Viewing Party Game 1
Fans can watch Game 1 of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2025–26 live on a giant screen. Admission is free and open to everyone.
(Seating capacity is limited.)
【Guest】 Kiefer Ravena（YOKOHAMA B-CORSAIRS）
＜DAY3＞Saturday, May 23
●5:30pm/7:30pm B.Hope ASIA Jr. CLINIC 2026 in Manila supported by Toyota
Following last year’s clinic, this year’s program will expand to two days with four total sessions. On Day3, a new session for younger children aged 7–9 will join the program. Through basketball, the clinic aims to contribute to addressing social issues such as health and educational inequality.
【Guest】 Kiefer Ravena（YOKOHAMA B-CORSAIRS）
＜DAY4＞Sunday, May 24
●12:00pm B.LEAGUE FINALS Viewing Party Game2
Fans can watch Game 2 of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2025–26 live on a giant screen. Admission is free and open to everyone.(Seating capacity is limited.)
＜DAY4＞Sunday, May 24
●5:30pm / 7:30pm B.Hope ASIA Jr. CLINIC 2026 in Manila supported by NISSEI
On Day 4, approximately 50 students from local Japanese schools and Filipino children will participate together in the clinic. The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, making this a meaningful opportunity to promote international exchange through basketball.
＜Additional Activities＞ May 21–24
■B.LEAGUE & Sponsor Booths
A variety of attractions and activities will be available at the B.LEAGUE booth and sponsor booths throughout the event.
■“Pass It Forward” Jersey Recycling Campaign
■A uniform recycling campaign "Pass It Forward" will be held at the B.LEAGUE booth to promote "3R - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", which is important for environmental protection.
The idea is to encourage people to donate their used uniforms and pass them on to the next owner. Poverty is one of the major social issues in the Philippines. The uniforms collected at this event will be donated to needy children in the Philippines who want to devote themselves to playing basketball.
[Items Accepted]
Basketball uniforms top or bottom that are no longer used because they have become too small, etc.
*Please do not bring badly soiled, torn, unusable, etc.
[Donation Benefit]
Those who donate uniforms will receive a B.LEAGUE original novelty.
*Donation recipients and implementation dates will be announced as soon as they are determined.