The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend is a series of events hosted by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Held in the middle of the PBA season, usually before or during the second conference, it consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the All-Star Game held on Sunday night. No regular games are held during this period, which is also known as the All-Star break. Since 2017, the All-Star festivities were extended for a week, instead of starting it on a Friday.
Events All-Star Game
The All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend.
Shooting Stars Challenge This event was introduced in 2006. Year Winners2006Tony dela Cruz (active player), Chot Reyes (celebrity), and Mayor Yevgeny Emano (government official)2007Jayjay Helterbrand (active player), Dominic Uy (sportscaster), and Councilor Panding Nince (government official) 2008 Ronald Tubid (active player), Jason Webb (sportscaster), and Councilor Greg Gasataya (government official) 2009–2011 None held 2012 Kenneth Duremdes (former player) and Jamie Farinas (fan) 2013 JVee Casio (current player), Paolo Anota (Radyo5), and Mayor Rouel Paras (government official) 2014–2015 None held 2016 Jericho Cruz (active player), Regina dela Merced (Women's PBA 3x3), Stacey Tibayan (Batang PBA), and Willie Bautista (Cignal TV) 2017 Glenn Khobuntin (active player), Mayor Emmanuel Mugot (government official), and Marcelo Balermo (fan) 2018 Team Emman Monfort 2019 Gabe Norwood (active player), Vijay Visandani (promoter), and JP Galvez (fan) 2020–2022 No event held due to COVID-19 2023 Jonas Terrado (sportswriter), Apple David (courtside reporter), Kobe Ordaniel (fan), and Senator Bong Go (government official) 2024 Justine Bacnis (sportswriter), Denise Tan (courtside reporter), Christoffer Elaija Octario (fan), and Councilor Al Victor Espino (government official) 2025 Cancelled 2026 Justine Bacnis (sportswriter), Adrian Nocum (active player), Jamie Lim (courtside reporter), Rexor Burgos (fan) and Councilor Michael Sarmento (government official)
Obstacle Challenge From 1994 to 2002, the competition is known as the "Buzzer Beater contest". Year Winner 1994 Ato Agustin, San Miguel BeermenRichie Ticzon, Coney Island Ice Cream Stars 1995 Matt Makalintal, San Miguel Beermen 1996 Jack Santiago, Sunkist Orange Bottlers 1997 Tonyboy Espinosa, Mobiline Cellulars 1998 Tonyboy Espinosa, Mobiline Phone Pals 1999 Bal David, Barangay Ginebra KingsRodney Santos, Alaska Milkmen 2000 Edward Naron, Barangay Ginebra Kings 2001 Jayjay Helterbrand, Barangay Ginebra Kings 2002 No event held 2003 Rob Johnson, Sta. Lucia Realtors 2004 Rob Johnson (2), Sta. Lucia Realtors 2005 Topex Robinson, Red Bull Barako 2006 Willie Miller, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 2007 Willie Miller (2), Alaska Aces 2008 Willie Miller (3), Alaska Aces 2009 Paul Artadi, Barangay Ginebra Kings 2010 Jonas Villanueva, San Miguel Beermen 2011 Jonas Villanueva (2), B-Meg Llamados 2012 Jonas Villanueva (3), B-Meg Llamados 2013 Jonas Villanueva (4), Barako Bull Energy 2014 Mark Barroca, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers 2015 Jeric Fortuna, San Miguel Beermen 2016 Maverick Ahanmisi, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2017 Maverick Ahanmisi (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2018 Beau Belga, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2019 Beau Belga (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2020–2022 No event held due to COVID-19 2023 Dave Marcelo, TNT Tropang Giga 2024 JM Calma, NorthPort Batang Pier 2025 Cancelled 2026 Jerrick Ahanmisi, Terrafirma DyipBrandon Bates, Meralco Bolts
Three-Point Shootout Year Winner 1992 Allan Caidic, Presto Ice Cream Makers 1993 Elmer Cabahug, Coney Island Ice Cream Stars 1994 Ric-Ric Marata, Shell Rimula X 1995 Joey Guanio, Formula Shell Zoom Masters 1996 Ric-Ric Marata (2), Sunkist Orange Bottlers 1997 Rhoel Gomez, Alaska Milkmen 1998 Jasper Ocampo, Pop Cola 800s 1999 Jasper Ocampo (2), Pop Cola 800s 2000 Boyet Fernandez, Purefoods TJ Hotdogs 2001 Boyet Fernandez (2), Purefoods TJ Hotdogs 2002 No event held 2003 Jimmy Alapag, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 2004 Ronald Tubid, Shell Turbo Chargers 2005 Jimmy Alapag (2), Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 2006 William Antonio, Coca-Cola Tigers 2007 Dondon Hontiveros, San Miguel Beermen 2008 Renren Ritualo, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 2009 James Yap, Purefoods TJ Giants 2010 Mark Macapagal, Powerade Tigers 2011 Mark Macapagal (2), Powerade Tigers 2012 Mark Macapagal (3), Meralco Bolts 2013 Chris Tiu, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2014 Mark Macapagal (4), GlobalPort Batang Pier 2015 Terrence Romeo, GlobalPort Batang Pier 2016 Terrence Romeo (2), GlobalPort Batang Pier 2017 Allein Maliksi, Star Hotshots 2018 James Yap (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2019 Peter June Simon, Magnolia Hotshots 2020–2022 No event held due to COVID-19 2023 Paul Lee, Magnolia Hotshots 2024 Raymond Almazan, Meralco Bolts Calvin Oftana, TNT Tropang Giga 2025 Cancelled 2026 Jerrick Ahanmisi, Terrafirma Dyip
Slam Dunk Contest
Year Winner 1992 Vergel Meneses, Presto Ice Cream Makers 1993 Vergel Meneses (2), Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs 1994 Victor Pablo, Pepsi Hotshots 1995 Benjie Paras and Elmer Lago, Formula Shell Zoom Masters 1996 Marlou Aquino and Noli Locsin, Ginebra San Miguel 1997 Tyrone Hopkins* and Mike Orquillas, Gordon's Gin Boars 1998 No event held 1999 Rob Parker, Sta. Lucia Realtors 2000 Don Camaso, Mobiline Phone Pals 2001 Joey Mente, San Miguel Beermen 2002 No event held 2003 Brandon Cablay, Alaska Aces 2004 Cyrus Baguio, Red Bull Barako 2005 Niño Canaleta, Air21 Express 2006 Niño Canaleta (2), Air21 Express 2007 Niño Canaleta (3), Air21 Express 2008 Kelly Williams, Sta. Lucia Realtors 2009 David Noel*, Barangay Ginebra Kings 2010 Niño Canaleta (4), B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados 2011 Kelly Williams (2), Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 2012 Niño Canaleta (5), Barangay Ginebra Kings 2013 Chris Ellis, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 2014 Rey Guevarra, Meralco BoltsJustin Melton, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers 2015 Rey Guevarra (2), Meralco Bolts 2016 Rey Guevarra (3), Meralco Bolts 2017 Chris Newsome, Meralco Bolts 2018 Rey Guevarra (4), Phoenix Fuel Masters 2019 Rey Guevarra (5), Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters 2020–2022 No event held due to COVID-19 2023 David Murrell, Converge FiberXers 2024 Cancelled due to the injuries of participants 2025 Cancelled 2026 No event held
Blitz Game
Rookies vs. Sophomores Year Winning team Score Losing team MVP (PBA team) Venue2005 Sophomores 122–106 Rookies Nelbert Omolon (Sta. Lucia Realtors) Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City2006 Sophomores 130–123 Rookies Nelbert Omolon (Sta. Lucia Realtors) Xavier University Gym, Cagayan de Oro2007 Rookies 122–107 Sophomores Arwind Santos (Barako Bull Energy) Pacoy Ortega Gym, San Fernando, La Union2008 Rookies 101–97 Sophomores Ronjay Buenafe (Coca-Cola Tigers) West Negros University Gym, Bacolod2010 Sophomores 106–86 Rookies Jared Dillinger (Talk N' Text Tropang Texters) Puerto Princesa Coliseum2011 Rookies 114–109 Sophomores Robert Labagala (Barangay Ginebra Kings)Sean Anthony (Powerade) Boracay Convention Center, Boracay, Aklan2015 Rookies 150–131 Sophomores Matt Ganuelas-Rosser (Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters) Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts From 2012 to 2014, The Rookies vs. Sophomores Blitz Game was replaced by the Team Stalwarts vs Team Greats, which each team composed of four PBA Legends and eight current PBA players. In 2016, the game was recontinued in place of the Blitz Game but stopped being held starting in 2017. The game returned in 2023 with both Team Stalwarts and Greats only composed of rookies, sophomores, and junior (third year) players.
Year Winning team Score Losing team MVP (PBA team) Venue2012 Greats 143–139 Stalwarts Ato Agustin (Greats) Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte2013 Stalwarts 112–105 Greats Kenneth Duremdes (Stalwarts) Davao del Sur Coliseum, Digos, Davao del Sur2014 Stalwarts 136–136 Greats Rey Guevarra (Greats) Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay2016 Stalwarts 99–94 Greats Raymond Almazan (Stalwarts) Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City2023 Greats 158–138 Stalwarts Adrian Wong (Greats) City of Passi Arena, Passi, Iloilo2024 Greats 142–133 Stalwarts Justin Arana (Greats) La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Rookies/Sophomores vs. Juniors Year Winning team Score Losing team MVP (PBA team) Venue2019 Rookies/Sophomores 141–140 Juniors CJ Perez (San Miguel Beermen) Calasiao Sports Complex, Calasiao2026 Rookies/Sophomores 154–150 Juniors Jerom Lastimosa (Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots) Candon City Arena, Candon
Other games Year Winning team Score Losing team MVP Venue1990 PBL North 107–102 PBL South – The ULTRA, Pasig1991 PBA Legends (Light) 103–101 PBA Legends (Dark) Jimmy Santos (Light) The ULTRA, Pasig1991 PBA Dark All-Stars 95–94 China – The ULTRA, Pasig1991 PBA Light All-Stars 105–95 China – The ULTRA, Pasig1993 Celebrity All-Star Game Four Da Boys 85–71 D'Kool Doods Willie Revillame (Four Da Boys) Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay2000 PBA All-Stars 101–81 ABC All-Stars Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) PhilSports Arena, Pasig2003 Toyota 65–61 Crispa Terry Saldaña (Toyota) Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City2005 PBA Legends 96–92 PBA Greats Allan Caidic (PBA Legends) Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City2009 Powerade-Team Pilipinas 98–80 PBA North All-Stars Mick Pennisi (San Miguel Beermen) Victorias City Sports and Recreational Arena, Victorias, Negros OccidentalPowerade-Team Pilipinas 103–99 PBA South All-Stars Jared Dillinger (Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters) Panabo City Tourism, Cultural and Sports Center, Panabo, Davao del Norte
See also PBA All-Star Game
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