The Proteas from the Philippines are back in the game with the introduction of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers where the national team will embark on a daredevil series of home fixtures relevant to the competition. Filipino basketball fans will have two big chances to watch the Filipino team do their thing in the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Philippines are headed up against Jordan on August 28 prior to a matchup against Iran on August 30, and both matches will be full of home supporters.
Gilas Pilipinas 2026 Qualifiers Schedule
The first match will be against Gilas Pilipinas on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The game will tip off at 8:30 PM PST.
Gilas will come back two days later to face Iran on Sunday August 30 in the same place. Up next for the team is another crucial home matchup on the Asian playing circuit that will tip off at 8:00 PM PST.
Gilas Pilipinas 12-Man Roster
Head coach Tim Cone and the National coaching staff were able to choose a group of 12 to play with both veterans and younger talent. June Mar Fajardo, Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, Justine Baltazar, Carl Tamayo and Troy Rosario will perform.
Kevin Quiambao, Dwight Ramos, CJ Perez, Scottie Thompson, Chris Newsome and Juan Gomez de Liaño are in the perimeter group. In addition to players like RJ Abarrientos, Justin Brownlee, RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana and Ange Kouame are also extended pool candidates.
Where to Watch Gilas Pilipinas in the Philippines?
There are a number of television and on-line platforms for fans to view the qualifiers. Covered by One Sports TV channel, with the other being One Sports+ which is available for eligible subscribers.
Viewers can watch the games online using the Pilipinas Live app, while those on the Smart Livestream app can watch them the old-fashioned way. For those who are watching from out of country and/or as football purists, Courtside 1891 is the group’s official streaming platform.
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Why Do These Home Games Matter?
The strength of home support is with Gilas Pilipinas when playing at the Mall of Asia Arena. In addition, the matches with Jordan and Iran will be vital for the team to maintain its second round ATF qualification.
Two veteran local teams will be making their debut against each other, and attention will focus on the rotation strategy that Tim Cone will have to implement with a mix of veteran national team players and emerging stars.
FAQs
What is the date for Gilas Pilipinas’s next match against Jordan?
Jordan will be part of the competition for Gilas Pilipinas on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM PST in the Mall of Asia Arena.
What’s the date of Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran?
The Philippines will host Iran on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM PST at the Mall of Asia Arena.
In which country the game of GILAS is being played?
Window 4 home games will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila for both games.
