Tag: UAAP

UAAP Now Available to Filipinos Worldwide on Pilipinas Live

Cignal TV today announced that UAAP Season 86 “Fueling the Future” shall be made available to sports enthusiasts in the Philippines and around the world through its innovative OTT streaming platform, Pilipinas Live.

With the app, fans from anywhere in the world can watch UAAP Season 86, which kicks off on September 30th at the Mall of Asia Arena. They can enjoy the beginning of the new season featuring the college basketball games live and on-demand, via their mobile devices.

This flexibility will be particularly beneficial for fans in different time zones.

Fans will also be able to enjoy unique features on the Pilipinas Live app, such as multi-cam views and the fan stream of live games, in addition to original shows, game highlights, and other related content.

“We are thrilled to finally bring the UAAP to fans around the world, including those in the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong,” said Cignal TV’s First Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Gerard Milan.

“UAAP Season 86 is the first of many sports properties that we plan to deliver to all Pilipinas Live subscribers, wherever they may be. Later this year, we will also showcase the live games from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the Philippine Volleyball League (PVL), and Spiker’s Turf to fans in all countries where the Pilipinas Live app is available,” said Cignal TV’s President and CEO, Jane Basas.

Pilipinas Live is now available on the App Store and on Google Play worldwide at a special intro price of USD 7.99/month (prices vary per country according to local currency).

Cignal TV is the leading Pay TV provider in the Philippines that carries a wide selection of sports, news, movies, kids, lifestyle, and entertainment channels enjoyed by millions of subscribers. It also provides on-demand viewing via pay-per-view subscription offers, as well as online streaming via Cignal Play and the Pilipinas Live app.

Cignal TV is a subsidiary of MediaQuest Holdings.

September 27, 2023
Watch the biggest basketball games At The Big Dome

When it comes to basketball, there’s no other place like the Smart Araneta Coliseum. And as many of our favorite basketball leagues are winding down their respective seasons, nothing can beat the Big Dome in bringing you right at the center of the action.

This December, the Big Dome is the place to be for the biggest games of your favorite collegiate leagues. Just recently, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) held the second game of the Finals of Season 98 between the Colegio de San Juan de Letran and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, with Benilde besting Letran and forcing a third game to decide the winner once and for all.

Meanwhile, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) Men’s Basketball Finals between the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons will be held at the Big Dome on December 14. UP could go home as the season’s champ, or Ateneo could get even to make way for Game 3, serving up a pre-Christmas slugfest for lovers of the sport.

Now, onto the professional league! The PBA finals will also be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum starting December 28. Whoever ends up in the finals of this much-anticipated final games will take home the Commissioner’s Cup.

“The Smart Araneta Coliseum has always been the home of basketball here in the Philippines. Since it opened its doors in 1960, the Big Dome has always welcomed fans from far and wide to celebrate the sport that many of us Filipinos love,” Irene L. Jose, COO of Uniprom said.

Smart Araneta Coliseum, is regarded as one of the premier entertainment and sports venues in the country. To date, the Coliseum has hosted over 6,000 world-class shows viewed by 35 million people since it opened in 1960. Over the years it has hosted sporting greats like Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, and Joe Frazier.

“We are proud of the heritage of the Big Dome as the country’s premier sporting venue in the country, and we remain committed to delivering the best experience to both athletes and fans alike. So for basketball fans, make sure to book your tickets early because Smart Araneta Coliseum is the place to be when it comes to the biggest basketball face-offs,” Jose added.

To learn more about the Smart Araneta Coliseum, please visit www.smartaranetacoliseum.com. To purchase tickets for the games of the NCAA, UAAP, and the PBA, you may visit https://www.ticketnet.com.ph/. And to see all the upcoming events at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and book tickets for these upcoming games. You may also like and follow them on https://www.facebook.com/TicketNetPH/.

December 15, 2022
Lazada and Cignal TV team up to bring Shoppertainment to the UAAP

It’s all about getting ahead of the game whether in sports or in online shopping as eCommerce pioneer Lazada partners with Cignal TV’s University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) Season 85, broadcasted on One Sports channel and the UAAP Varsity Channel beginning October 1. This season, watch out for your favorite collegiate superstars as they get featured in a special “A Day in The Life Of” video series, sharing with fans their daily routines and activities as top-notch athletes, via Lazada’s in-app livestream channel, LazLive.

This is the first time the broadcast of the collegiate sports association is partnering with an eCommerce platform, and is seen as three brands that resonate with today’s youth coming together to foster community and meaningful connections – Lazada, with its exciting content and trendy assortment at affordable prices that are student-friendly, One Sports and the UAAP Varsity Channel.

Cignal TV’s Eric Centeno says, “The UAAP is an event that students, alumni, and fans continue to look forward to year after year. And for Season 85, the UAAP Varsity Chanel and One Sports are pleased to “Rise as One” with our broadcast partner, Lazada, to further uplift the UAAP experience and drive more connections amongst our community.”

“Whether it’s through providing a wide assortment that adds value to their everyday lives, or through the convenience of a trusted service, Lazada has always focused on uplifting the overall customer experience. As eCommerce continues to be tightly integrated in our community’s lives, we’re delighted to be leveraging our platform’s reach to bring this exciting event that fosters the spirit of sportsmanship among our Filipino youth to sports fans all over the country,” says Lazada Philippines CEO Carlos Barrera.

Lazada offers deals from everyday low prices to fast and free shipping, multiple voucher stacking, livestream content and more, promising an enriching online shopping experience that provides shoppers easy access to sulit finds right away. The eCommerce pioneer has been accelerating progress across Southeast Asia through commerce and technology since its launch ten years ago, enabling thousands of brands and sellers as they digitalize their businesses.

Meanwhile, the UAAP was formally established in 1938 and currently comprised of eight-member schools, namely, Adamson University (AdU), Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo), De La Salle University (DLSU), Far Eastern University (FEU), National University (NU), University of the East (UE), University of the Philippines Diliman (UP), and the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

Varsity teams from these universities compete every year in the league’s various sporting events to vie for the overall championship title. Aside from the much-anticipated senior men’s basketball and senior women’s volleyball tournaments, other competitions include badminton, baseball, chess, athletics, and more.

The UAAP Season 85, themed “Rise as One”, starts on October 1 with Adamson University as this season’s host and with men’s & women’s basketball as the first events in the calendar. It will be the second UAAP season in a year, with the organization set to release their opening round schedule for men’s & women’s basketball on the week of September 26.

Stay tuned and visit Lazada on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for more details.

Catch more updates about UAAP Season 85 on One Sports’ official Facebook and Instagram pages, and UAAP Varsity Channel’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

September 27, 2022
Watch UAAP Season 84 for FREE via Smart Prepaid’s GigaPlay

School pride returns to its fighting form as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) enable all fans to stream the games on the GigaPlay app for FREE – with absolutely no subscription fees or data charges for a limited period only.

As part of its thrust of allowing the youth to pursue their passions while living the life they love, fans won’t have a reason to miss the action-packed games while rooting for their favorite teams and players as Smart makes it easier for students to ease right back into their school pride and team spirit.

GigaPlay is set to stream select UAAP games for FREE, starting with the elimination round of the UAAP Men’s Basketball tournament. The tip-off game will feature the “Battle of Katipunan” in UP VS ADMU on March 26 at 4PM.

The succeeding games are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays following the quadruple-header format, meaning all universities will have one game per day in the double round robin eliminations.

UAAP Volleyball and Cheerdance up next

GigaPlay is also set to offer FREE streaming of the UAAP Volleyball eliminations and the UAAP Cheerdance competition, which are both scheduled in May.

To enjoy free streaming on GigaPlay, Smart subscribers must simply download the GigaPlay on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, set up an account, and watch their preferred game on the GigaPlay content lineup while connected to Smart mobile data or PLDT Home WiFi – without worrying about data charges.

Recognizing that most students are still supporting their schools remotely and live audiences are not allowed during the live games, Smart plays a crucial role in delivering real-time UAAP action to subscribers and sports fans.

The UAAP coverage further boosts GigaPlay’s lineup of sports content, which include streaming of the NBA, PBA, PVL, and FIBA games.

GigaPlay is powered by Smart, the country’s fastest 5G mobile network, as reported by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.

To learn more about GigaPlay, visit www.smart.com.ph/Pages/GigaPlay.

March 23, 2022