FILE–Gilas Pilipinas celebrates after defeating Saudi Arabia in the fifth round of the Fiba World Cup Asia Qualifiers. Fiba’s photo
MANILA, Philippines—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has announced ticket prices for the upcoming final round of the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian qualifiers next month.
As announced on their Facebook page on Thursday, tickets will go on sale on Sunday for Gilas Pilipinas’ matches against Lebanon and Jordan in the sixth and final leg.
Both matches will take place at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Courtside VVIP tickets will cost P16,300 while Courtside VIP seats will be sold for P9,800.
The Patrons section of the arena will be divided into three sections with different prices, namely Gold (2,500 pesos), Silver (1,700 pesos) and Bronze (1,100 pesos).
For the cheaper seats, the lower box will offer a free seating system, which will cost viewers P300 while general entry points will be sold for 100.
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The last time Gilas played at home was in August, when a The squad led by Jordan Clarkson destroyed Saudi Arabia, 84-46, during the Fiba Asia qualifier at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The event attracted more than 19,829 basketball enthusiasts.
SBP and Gilas expect that number to grow as the Philippine Arena has a capacity of 55,000.
“I know Filipinos support me and I support them too. I appreciate everyone. We are just getting started. (So support us, support the coaching staff and support everyone,” Clarkson said in the same game after finishing with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists.
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