Pilipinas Super League

Men's professional basketball league in the Philippines

Not to be confused with Philippine Super Liga or Philippine Swimming League.

Pilipinas Super LeagueUpcoming season or competition:
2024–25 Pilipinas Super League season

Sport| Basketball
Founded| 2021; 4 years ago (2021)
First season| 2022 Pearl of the Orient Cup
CEO| Cris Bautista
Commissioner| Gerry Esplana
Motto| Dito, Pinoy Ang Bida
No. of teams| 11
Country| Philippines
Thailand
Continent| FIBA Asia (Asia)
Most recent
champion(s)| Caloocan Supremos (1st title)
Most titles| Four teams
(1 title each)
TV partner(s)| PSL (Facebook, YouTube)

The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines.

## History

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The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) was founded in December 2021 by former officials the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, namely its former CEO Rocky Chan and former COO Chelito Caro.[1] Chan assumed the post of PSL president and Caro of the league commissioner.[2] Former professional basketballer Marc Pingris was appointed as commissioner in January 2022, succeeding Caro.[3][4] There are also under-21 and under-18 divisions.[5]

Original logo of the Pilipinas Super League, used from 2022 until 2023.

The league then subsequently held its first Pro Division tournament: the Pearl of the Orient Cup, which saw eight teams compete in venues across Mindanao. Among the teams were two that moved from the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL): the Basilan Peace Riders and Davao Occidental Tigers, the latter of which became the inaugural champions. The second Pro Division tournament then came later that year with the DUMPER Cup, which saw sixteen teams compete. It was eventually won by the Pampanga G Lanterns, after defeating the defending champion Tigers.

In mid-2023, PSL underwent new management changes with the entry of new president Cris Bautista and league commissioner Allan Caidic.[6] After they left the PSL, the former management went on creating another basketball league, Sinag Liga Asya. The new management went on to start the third Pro Division tournament, the President's Cup. The President's Cup is the league's biggest to date, with 19 competing teams, eventually concluding with the Quezon Titans being crowned the champions.

On May 8, 2024, the PSL became a stakeholder in the country's national basketball federation, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

The PSL is set for the PSL President's Cup 2024–2025 which will begin on December 21, 2024 at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

## Format

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In the current format, all participating teams first play in a single round-robin tournament, wherein every team is expected to play one game against each of the other teams. In 2022, the PSL used a double round-robin format. Qualified teams then advance to the playoffs, which mostly involves best-of-three series, with the overall format varied across different tournaments.

## Pro Division teams

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The following teams are confirmed to compete in the 2024–25 season.

Team  | Locality  | Sponsors  | Joined  | Head coach

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Biñan Tatak Gel | Biñan, Laguna | Beast Motorcycle Tire
GameX Sports  | 2023–24 | Boyet Fernandez
Caloocan Supremos | Caloocan | —  | 2022–23 | Gabby Espinas
Chichi Albayanos Wild Catz | Albay | —  | 2024–25 | Jade Padrigao
Davao del Norte – Pablo Valiant Kings | Davao del Norte | Pablo EscoBets  | 2024–25 | Nel Prado
GenSan Warriors | General Santos | —  | 2024–25 | Elvis Tolentino
Pangasinan Abono Reapers | Pangasinan | Abono Partylist | 2024–25 | Jerson Cabiltes
Pilipinas Navy Aguilas | —  | Philippine Navy | 2024–25 | Winston Sergio
Pureblends Similan Black Fox | Similan Islands, Thailand | Pureblends Corporation  | 2024–25 | Raymond Valenzona
San Juan Kings | San Juan | Powerball Marketing & Logistics Corporation  | 2022–23 | Randy Alcantara
Top Tier Athletics – Lipa Batangas Stallions | Lipa, Batangas | Top Tier Athletics  | 2024–25 | Mark Pangilinan
Verdiamonds Jewelry Incorp/Marikina Verdiamonds Jewellers | Malabon/Marikina | Verdiamonds Jewelry Incorporated  | 2024–25 | Eric Sy

## Previous teams

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Team  | Locality  | Sponsors  | Joined  | Last season

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AO Jikiri Indanan Sulu Kings | Indanan, Sulu | —  | 2023–24
ARS Warriors – San Pedro, Laguna | San Pedro, Laguna | ARS Warriors Sports Center  | 2022–23
Bagong Cabuyao Homelab Nation | Cabuyao, Laguna | Aclan Group of Companies  | 2022–23
Basilan Peace Riders | Lamitan, Basilan | BRT Sumisip  | 2022
Bicol Spicy Oragons | Bicol Region | Worthrand Petropower Corporation  | 2022  | 2023–24
Boracay Islanders | Boracay, Malay, Aklan | —  | 2022–23
Cagayan de Oro Higalas | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | FSD Auto Insurance Services  | 2022
Cagayan de Oro – PSP | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | Philippine Sports Performance  | 2022–23
Cagayan Valley Golden Eagles | Cagayan Valley | —  | 2022
Cam Norte Warriors | Camarines Norte | —  | 2023–24
CV Siniloan Daruma Dragons | Siniloan, Laguna | Pureblends Corporation  | 2023–24
Davao Occidental Tigers | Davao Occidental | United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation  | 2022  | 2023–24
JT Bulacan Taipan | Bulacan | —  | 2023–24
Koponang Lakan ng Bulacan | Bulacan | —  | 2022–23
Lapu-Lapu Chiefs | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | ARQ Builders  | 2022
Manila CityStars | Manila | Czar Concept Solution  | 2022–23  | 2023–24
MisOr Mustangs | Misamis Oriental | Awesam Smile  | 2023–24
1Munti XUR Homes | Muntinlupa | XUR Homes Realty Inc.  | 2022–23  | 2023–24
NKT Sniper | —  | —  | 2023–24
Novaliches QC Warriors | Novaliches, Quezon City | —  | 2023–24
Nueva Ecija Capitals | Nueva Ecija | —  | 2023–24
Nueva Ecija Slashers | Nueva Ecija | —  | 2022–23
Pagadian Explorers | Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur | —  | 2022
Pampanga G Lanterns | Pampanga | AMG3 Construction  | 2022–23
Pampanga Royce | Pampanga | Royce Hotel & Casino  | 2022–23
Quezon City Beacons | Quezon City | —  | 2022–23
Quezon Titans | Quezon City |  | 2023–24
RCP–Shawarma Shack Demigods | —  | Shawarma Shack  | 2023–24
Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | —  | 2022
San Pedro — Pablo EscoBets | San Pedro, Laguna | Pablo EscoBets  | 2023–24
Santa Rosa Laguna Lions | Santa Rosa, Laguna | —  | 2022–23
Strong Group Athletics — Benilde Blazers | Manila | Strong Group Athletics | 2023–24

## Youth Division teams

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### 21-Under

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2024 Global Championship Challenge  Team  | Locality / Country  | Sponsors

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|

Davao NTB Wolves  | Davao City | —
FIL-NZ Nation Select  | New Zealand | FIL-NZ Nation Select
GIGG Canada  | Canada | GIGG Canada
Italy FilCom  | Italy | FilCom Italy Basketball Association
NABA Intercity  | United States | North American Basketball Association
UK KAMPI  | United Kingdom | KAMPI Filipino-British Basketball

2023 National Championship  | Team  | Locality  | Sponsors

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|

Batang Kankaloo | Caloocan | —
Luid Kapampangan  | San Fernando, Pampanga | Endless Plus
Keanzel Basketball  | —  | —
NEU Hunters  | Quezon City | New Era University
Phenom Aguilas  | —  | Phenom Championship Clinic
San Juan Kings | San Juan | Powerball Marketing & Logistics Corporation
UMak Hardy Herons  | Makati | University of Makati
UST Tiger Cubs | Manila | University of Santo Tomas

2022 National Championship  | Team  | Locality  | Sponsors

|
|

Luzon
Immaculada Concepcion College Blue Hawks  | Caloocan | Immaculada Concepcin College
Luid Kapampangan  | San Fernando, Pampanga | —
NBS Kris  | Cainta, Rizal
Tawi-Tawi | —
Pampanga Delta | San Fernando, Pampanga | —
Parañaque Worthrand  | Parañaque | Worthrand Petropower Corporation
Pasig Pirates  | Pasig | United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation
Prime C Forte Warriors  | —  | Megaworks Corporation
QC-Bohol Dolphins  | Quezon City
Bohol | —
VisMin
Asturias (Cebu) Corn Ranchers  | Asturias, Cebu | —
City of Bogo (Cebu) Bogoys  | Bogo, Cebu | —
Bukidnon Cowboys  | Bukidnon | IBA College of Mindanao
Cagayan de Oro Sealcor Kingfishers  | Cagayan de Oro | —
Consolacion Sarok Weavers  | Consolacion, Cebu | —
Davao Occidental Dreamers  |

Davao Occidental

| —
Lapu-Lapu Pantum  | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | —
Sherilin-Unisol Mandaue  | Mandaue, Cebu | Cebu Sherilin Trading Corporation
Unisol Philippines
OCCCI Ormoc Sheer Masters  | Ormoc, Leyte | Metro Ormoc Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc.
San Fernando (Cebu) Buffalos  | San Fernando, Cebu | —

2022 Aspirants' Cup  | Team  | Locality  | Sponsors

|
|

Bukidnon Cowboys  | Bukidnon | IBA College of Mindanao
Cagayan de Oro Sealcor Kingfishers  | Cagayan de Oro | —
Consolacion Sarok Weavers  | Consolacion, Cebu | —
Iligan Archangels  | Iligan, Lanao del Norte | —
KSB Iligan Crusaders  | Iligan, Lanao del Norte | —
BYB Kapatagan Buffalos  | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte | —
ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Chiefs  | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | ARQ Builders
Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | —

### 18-Under

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2024 Global Championship Challenge  Team  | Locality / Country  | Sponsors

|
|

FIL-NZ Nation Select  | New Zealand | FIL-NZ Nation Select
GIGG Canada  | Canada | GIGG Canada
NABA Intercity  | United States | North American Basketball Association
Traill International School  | Thailand | Traill International School
UK KAMPI  | United Kingdom | KAMPI Filipino-British Basketball
USJR Jaguars | Cebu City | University of San Jose-Recoletos

2023 National Championship  | Team  | Locality  | Sponsors

|
|

NCR
Batang Kankaloo  | Caloocan | —
EZ Jersey Doc Boleros  | Quezon City | EZ Jersey
Farm Fresh Milkers - Letran | Manila | Farm Fresh Philippines
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Fin & Claw Grill x Kalos PH  | Quezon City | Fin & Claw Grill
Kalos PH Sportswear
Magnificent Manila  | Manila | —
Mandaluyong Namayan Tigre  | Mandaluyong | —
Mapua 521 Trading  | Manila | 521 Trading, Inc.
Mapúa University
NBS Kris  | Cainta, Rizal
Tawi-Tawi | —
NEU Baby Hunters  | Quezon City | New Era University
Taytay Builders  | Taytay, Rizal | —
Luzon
AGC Strong  | —  | Aclan Group of Companies
Bagong Cabuyao Titans  | Cabuyao, Laguna | —
Batang Lakan ng Bulacan | Malolos, Bulacan | —
Calamba City Patriots  | Calamba, Laguna | —
Datzlav x JA.VI - Sta. Cruz Builders  | Santa Cruz, Laguna | Datzlav Construction
JA.VI Construction
LDG San Pedro  | San Pedro, Laguna | Legend Dream Guild Academy
Luid Kapampangan  | San Fernando, Pampanga | —
Pampanga Delta | San Fernando, Pampanga | Pradera Islands Amusement Park
Quezon Province \- 2nd District  | Quezon | —
Visayas
Consolacion Sarok Weavers  | Consolacion, Cebu | —
GM Seafront Splashers  | Consolacion, Cebu | —
Consolacion Black Shama  | Consolacion, Cebu | —
Sherilin Khalifa - City of Naga  | Naga, Cebu | Cebu Sherilin Trading Corporation
Sidlak Danao  | Danao, Cebu | —
Basak Where I Belong  | Lalu-Lapu City, Cebu | —
Dea's Bakeshop x RAD  | Cebu City, Cebu | RAD Chameleon Apparel
Dea's Bakeshop
Mindanao – North
Albion Knights  | Ozamiz, Misamis Occiental | —
Cagayan de Oro Higalas A  | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | —
Cagayan de Oro Higalas B  | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | —
Maanyag Maramag  | Maramag, Bukidnon | —
Meljohn's Tailoring  | Malaybalay, Bukidnon | Meljohn's Tailoring
Rhilapz Notbalz  | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | —
TUCP/Serbisyong Totoo - Cotabato  | Kidapawan, Cotabato | —
Uswag Magpet  | Magpet, Cotabato | —
Mindanao – South
Cantilan Gugmart Bravehearts  | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur | Gugmart Trading
DavNor Future Legends  | Tagum, Davao del Norte | —
MP Pacman Davao  | Davao City, Davao del Sur | Immanuel School of Davao
Max Ballers Davao  | Davao City, Davao del Sur | —
Timber City Academy Dragons  | Butuan, Agusan del Norte | Timber City Academy

### 16-Under

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2024 Global Championship Challenge  Team  | Locality / Country  | Sponsors

|
|

FIL-NZ Nation Select  | New Zealand | FIL-NZ Nation Select
GIGG Canada  | Canada | GIGG Canada
Luid Kapampangan  | Pampanga | —
NABA Intercity  | United States | North American Basketball Association

## Seasons

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Regular season  | Playoffs  | No. of teams  | No. of games  | Ref.

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|
|
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Year  | Top seed  | Record  | Champion  | Runner-up
2022
Pearl of the Orient Cup | Davao Occidental Tigers | 13–1
(.929) | Davao Occidental Tigers | Cagayan de Oro Higalas | 8  | 14[a] | [8]
2022–23
DUMPER Cup | San Juan Kings | 15–0
(1.000) | Pampanga G Lanterns | Davao Occidental Tigers | 16  | 15  | [9]
2023–24
President's Cup | Biñan Tatak Gel | 17–1
(.944) | Quezon Titans | Nueva Ecija Capitals | 19  | 18  | [10]
2024–25
President's Cup | Caloocan Supremos | 9–1
(.900) | Caloocan Supremos | San Juan Kings | 11  | 10  |

## Champions

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### Pro Division

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Conference  | Champion  | Series  | Runner-up

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2022
Pearl of the Orient Cup | Davao Occidental Tigers | 2–0  | Cagayan de Oro Higalas
2022–23
DUMPER Cup | Pampanga G Lanterns | 2–0  | Davao Occidental Tigers
2023–24
President's Cup | Quezon Titans | 3–1  | Nueva Ecija Capitals
2024–25
President's Cup | Caloocan Supremos | 2–1  | San Juan Kings

### 21-Under Division

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Conference  | Champion  | Runner-up

|
|

2022
Aspirants Cup | Consolacion Sarok Weavers  | Roxas Vanguards
2022
National Championship | Pampanga Delta | Consolacion Sarok Weavers
2023
National Championship | NEU Hunters  | San Juan Kings
2024
Global Championship Challenge | Davao NTB Wolves  | NABA Intercity (North America)

### 18-Under Division

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Conference  | Champion  | Runner-up

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|

2023
National Championship | Pampanga Delta and Farm Fresh Milkers1
2024
Global Championship Challenge | Traill International School (Thailand)  | GIGG (Canada)

### 16-Under Division

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Conference  | Champion  | Runner-up

|
|

2024
Global Championship Challenge | NABA Intercity (North America)  | Luid Kapampangan

Notes

1. ^ The championship series was delayed multiple times, but was eventually not played. Both Pampanga and Farm Fresh are declared co-champions.

### Other tournaments

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Tournament  | Champion  | Score  | Runner-up

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|
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D2 Super Cup | Siomai King  | 83–76  | Tiaong Meaksyon

## Notes

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1. ^ The Bicol Spicy Oragons only played ten games in the 2022 season before getting suspended.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Davao Occidental leaves MPBL, named founding member of PSL". Tiebreaker Times. December 27, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
2. ^ "Inaugural Pilipinas Super League lures 10 teams". Manila Standard. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
3. ^ Li, Matthew (January 22, 2022). "Marc Pingris takes on role of Pilipinas Super League commissioner". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
4. ^ Rosal, Glendale (January 8, 2022). "New hoops league for 21-under players to open in Cebu next month". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
5. ^ Panerio, Jonas N. (December 28, 2021). "New Pilipinas Super League to tip off in February 2022". SunStar. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
6. ^ "Caidic appointed Pilipinas Super League commissioner". Philstar.com. October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
7. ^ "Bicol suspended for rest of Super League tourney, fined P500,000". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
8. ^ "Davao Occidental sweeps Cagayan de Oro to claim PSL Pearl of the Orient Cup title". SunStar Publishing Inc. April 26, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
9. ^ Times, Tiebreaker (March 31, 2023). "Justine Baltazar tows Pampanga G to top of PSL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
10. ^ "Quezon Titans kampeon sa PSL". Abante (in Tagalog). April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.

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