Strong Group Pilipinas will try to cap off their Jones Cup 2026 run with a positive finish in their 5th place classification game against Jordan on Friday, August 21, 2026. The game will be played at 7:00 pm Philippine Time (also 7:00 pm Taiwan Time).
With an impressive 5-1 group stage record, Strong Group were eliminated from the semi-finals due to the qualification system. With the Philippines in the last remaining matchup, they have one more to do to get to fifth position, this time versus Jordan.
Strong Group Pilipinas Jones Cup 2026 5th-Place Game Schedule
The competition for Strong Group Pilipinas versus Jordan will be held at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan, where the William Jones Cup 2026 will be held.
Game: Strong Group Pilipinas vs Jordan
Round: 5th-Place Classification Game
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. Philippine Time / Taiwan Time
Venue: Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Fans can also check the official William Jones Cup website for tournament information and schedules.
How to Watch Strong Group Pilipinas vs Jordan Live
The biggest question for Filipino basketball fans is where to watch the Strong Group Pilipinas Jones Cup 2026 game live.
Jones Cup 2026 Live Stream
The promotion for the William Jones Cup 2026 live stream has been going on with the help of Smart Sports and Puso Pilipinas’ website, PusoP.com. According to the latest official socials from Smart Sports, the action from the Jones Cup will only be broadcast live on the platform.
PusoP.com is a great site to visit around games time and look at the live broadcast section. Viewing availability and geographical restrictions may vary, please check for streaming shortly before tip-off.
For team updates, supporters can also visit the official Strong Group Athletics website.
Why Strong Group Is Playing for Fifth Place
Strong Group’s position in the classification round is unusual considering its strong record.
The team entered the tournament with a 110-79 defeat to Wonju DB Promy of South Korea, but bounced back with five victories in their next five games. It featured victories over China’s Chinese Taipei Blue and Japan, and an 113-87 victory over Wonju DB in a revenge trip. Strong Group finished the preliminary stage at 5-1.
Chinese Taipei Blue, however, was given a home team berth in the semifinal, due to the competition format. Strong Group missed the title race despite being in second place in Group A as Wonju DB clinched the other Group A spot for the second round. As reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Strong Group is headed to battle Jordan for fifth place.
Strong Group will end their bid for a third-straight Jones Cup title, having won the tournament in 2024 and 2025.
Players to Watch Against Jordan
With great Group Pilipinas, plenty of scoring options. Isaiah Piñeiro had 22 points on 13 rebounds and five assists in the win over Chinese Taipei Blue (117-74), while Remy Martin had 19 points, while Matthew Wright scored 18.
Others on the roster include former NBA center Boban Marjanović, Tajuan Agee, DJ Fenner, William Navarro, Dave Ildefonso and Titing Manalili.
Jordan, meanwhile, finished its Group B campaign at 2-4, setting up the Strong Group vs Jordan 5th-place game.
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Official Social Media Post
For live-stream updates, fans can follow this official Smart Sports X post for Jones Cup 2026 coverage, which directs viewers to PusoP.com for live tournament action.
FAQs
What time is Strong Group Pilipinas vs Jordan?
The Strong Group Pilipinas vs Jordan 5th-place classification game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Philippine Time on August 21, 2026.
Where can I watch Strong Group Pilipinas live?
Jones Cup 2026 live streaming has been promoted by Smart Sports through PusoP.com. Viewers should check the platform before tip-off for the active broadcast.
Why did Strong Group miss the Jones Cup semifinals?
Despite a 5-1 record, Strong Group missed the semifinals because of the tournament format, which guaranteed host Chinese Taipei Blue a semifinal berth while Wonju DB secured the other Group A spot.
Who will Strong Group face in the 5th-place game?
Strong Group Pilipinas will face Jordan in the Jones Cup 2026 5th-place classification game.
