What is the PBA Philippine Cup?
Kabayan, the Philippine Cup is the PBA’s All-Filipino conference: teams play with their local players, without imports. It’s a championship inside the PBA season, not an international tournament, so a Philippine Cup team is not Gilas Pilipinas. According to the PBA’s own history, the old All-Filipino Cup name changed to Philippine Cup during the league’s 2004 schedule changes, which is why older records use both names.
Philippine Cup vs Commissioner’s Cup vs Governors’ Cup
| Conference | Main difference |
|---|---|
| Philippine Cup | All-Filipino: local rosters only |
| PBA Commissioner’s Cup | A reinforced conference, with imports |
| PBA Governors’ Cup | A reinforced conference, with imports |
Each conference has its own champion. Import rules (height limits, number of imports) are set for each edition, so don’t copy a rule from an old poster. Winning all conferences in one season is a Grand Slam; see our PBA hub.
PBA Governors Cup 2026
The Season 50 PBA Governors’ Cup was in its quarterfinals in early November 2026: on 3 November, San Miguel beat Barangay Ginebra 101–98 in Game 3, with Ginebra leading that series 2–1 (GMA). That quarterfinal has since finished: Ginebra won 110–94 on 10 November, taking the series 3–2 and advancing to face TNT (PBA report). Follow completed results on the PBA scoreboard and the table on PBA standings.
A documented champion: Meralco 2024
Meralco won the 2024 Philippine Cup, beating San Miguel 4–2 in the finals and closing Game 6 80–78, per the EASL’s official account. One Sports’ coverage of 16 June 2024 records it as the Bolts’ first PBA championship. That’s a dated title, not a statement about the current conference.
PBA champions list
For the full PBA champions list, use the PBA’s official records, and keep each title attached to its conference and season. A Philippine Cup count is narrower than all PBA titles combined. Searching “list of PBA champions” or a rivalry like “PBA Ginebra vs TNT finals”? Check the year and conference of each final before comparing. For the Gin Kings, see Ginebra PBA.
Watching an All-Filipino game
Without imports, local players must supply all the scoring, rebounding and playmaking. Watch what happens when a team’s main creator sits: does another guard run the offence, or does the team go to the post? Doon makikita ang lalim ng isang team.
PBA tickets, ticket price and buying online
For PBA tickets, buy through the channels the PBA announces for each game, and be careful with resellers on social media. Many fans search “Ticketnet PBA”, “PBA ticket online” or even “PBA tiket”; use only the official seller’s site. The PBA ticket price depends on the venue, seat section and game, so check it at purchase. Check the date on the PBA schedule first.
Philippine Cup odds (21+)
If you’re 21 or older, see our PBA odds guide and OKBet review, and read our responsible gambling page. Panalo man o talo, set a budget first.
Quick answers
Does the Philippine Cup have imports?
No. It’s the All-Filipino conference.
Who won the 2024 Philippine Cup?
Meralco, 4–2 over San Miguel.
Tara, nood ng All-Filipino basketball. Laban, Pinoy!