The following is a list of notable events and developments that are related to Philippine sports in 2019.
Events
Athletics March 2–3 – The Philippines hosted the 2019 Southeast Asian Youth Athletics Championships held in Ilagan, Isabela. April 27–28 – Subic Bay hosted the 2019 NTT ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup. August 11 – 2019 Regent Aguila Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship will be held in Cebu
Basketball
3x3 February 16 – The Inaugural season of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 was officially opened. The Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President Cup took place at the events area of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. March 31 – The Pasig Grindhouse Kings defeat the San Juan Knights of the 2019 Chooks-to-go Pilipinas 3x3 Presidents Cup, also to win the championship, to be crowned as the first inaugural champions. the Grindhouse Kings awarded a check for P1 million cash prize for the head to the Doha Masters at the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Tour in Doha, Qatar June 16 – The start of the 2nd Conference of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Patriots Cup took place at the events area of the SM Seaside City Cebu in Cebu City. July 27 – The Phenom Basilan Steel defeat the Wilkins-Balanga Pure of the 2019 Chooks-to-go Pilipinas 3x3 Patriots Cup, also to win the championship, to be crowned as the second championship. the Steel awarded a check for P1 million cash prize for the head to the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Jeddah Masters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia September 1 – The start of the 3rd Conference of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Magiting Cup took place at the SM City Clark in Clark, Pampanga. September 21 – The Wilkins-Balanga Pure defeating the Equalivet Pasig of the 2019 Chooks-to-go Pilipinas 3x3 Magiting Cup, also to win the championship, to be crowned as the third championship. Besides bringing home cash prize to the 2019 Jeju Challenger which takes place from October 5–6. November 2 – The country officially qualified to the 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Delhi, India on March 18–20, 2020
Amateur February 14 – The 2019 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup officially opens at the Ynares Sports Arena, in Pasig. 20 teams including eight new expansion teams will compete in the tournament March 11 – The AFP Cavaliers bagged their record third straight championship title of the UNTV Cup Season 7 after they won against the Senate Defenders in the Game 2 of the Finals series at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. AFP Cavaliers won the P4 million cash prize for their chosen beneficiary. June 13–25 – The Cignal-Ateneo Hawkeyes defeat the CEU Scorpions in the Game 4 of the finals series of the 2019 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup, also to win the third championship title July 25 – The 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup officially opens at the Ynares Sports Arena, in Pasig. 14 teams including will compete in the tournament October 14 – The BRT Sumisip Basilan-St. Clare Saints defeat the Marinerong Pilipino Skippers in the Game 3 of the finals series of the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup, to win the back to back championship title
Professional March 2 – The 1st Ever annual 2019 MPBL All-Star Game is held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. March 9 – The 2019 NBL season officially opens at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex, in Santa Rosa, Laguna. 15 teams including 5 new expansion teams will compete in the tournament March 29–31 – The annual 2019 PBA All-Star Weekend was held at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Calasiao, Pangasinan. Rey Guevarra was crowned as the Slam Dunk Champion. In the main event, the North All Stars crown as the dance-off champions, while its rival, the North All Stars won the All Star Game, 185–170. Three Point Shootout Peter June Simon hailed as the MVP of the game, and Beau Belga crowned as the Obstacle Challenge Champion April 11 – 25 – The 2019 MPBL Datu Cup Finals finishes the championship series of the 2018–19 MPBL season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The Northern Division champion San Juan Knights defeated The Southern Division champion Davao Occidental Tigers to win their first MPBL championship title. and Mike Ayonayon is named Finals MVP. May 15 – The San Miguel Beermen pulled off a rare seven-game sweep after outclassing Magnolia Hotshots, 72–71, in the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup Finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. June 12 – The start of the Lakan Cup of the 2019–20 MPBL season opens at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, 31 teams including 6 new expansion teams will compete in the tournament June 25 – 26 – NBA 2018 MVP and 2x NBA scoring champion (2018 & 2019) James Harden of the Houston Rockets visited the Philippines for the 4th Time for the two-day adidas Free To Harden Manila 2019 tour at the SMX Convention Center. July 21 – The Philippines' Mighty Sports defeats the Republic of China White, 81–71, to win the 2019 William Jones Cup. August 4 – 16 – The 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals finishes the championship series of the 2019 PBA season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen defeated the 2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup champion TNT KaTropa to win their 27th straight title. The Finals began with Game 1 on August 4, and ended with Game 6 on August 16. August 14 — San Miguel Beermen forward Arwind Santos after humbling incident was given PHP 200,000 fine by the PBA board after his a monkey gesture towards TNT import Terrence Jones in this appearance in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. November 12 – Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) president Manny Pacquiao files a formal complaint with the Department of Justice against 21 individuals who were accused of game-fixing, betting and point-shaving.
Collegiate January 28 – The Ateneo Blue Eagles won their fourth straight championship in the 2018 PCCL National Collegiate Championship against UV Green Lancers. October 1 – the UP Fighting Maroons head coach Bo Perasol He was later suspended for 3 games by the UAAP after his on-court outburst, as the tournament enters the second round of eliminations. Perasol said he would appeal the decision October 17 The San Beda Red Lions complete an 18-game elimination round sweep in the NCAA Season 95. October 30 – The Ateneo Blue Eagles complete the 14-game elimination round sweep in the UAAP Season 82. November 6 University of Santo Tomas Soulemane Chabi Yo and Grace Irebu were named the Most Valuable Player of the Men's and Women's division in UAAP Season 82. November 19 – The Letran Knights won their NCAA Season 95 men's basketball title against the San Beda Red Lions in the Game 3 of the NCAA Season 95 held at Mall of Asia Arena. Point guard Fran Yu was named the Finals MVP. November 20 – The Ateneo Blue Eagles were crowned the UAAP Season 82 men's basketball champions after clinching an 86–79 against the UST Growling Tigers in a Game 2 for the 3rd straight title at the Mall of Asia Arena.
High school February 22 – The NU-Nazareth Bullpups scores a victory after beating Ateneo Blue Eaglets in the finals of the UAAP Season 81 juniors basketball tournament, reclaims their championship and NU's Carl Tamayo. hailed as the Finals MVP. March 18–24 – The national championships of the National Basketball Training Center League on its 12th season were held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay. 32-team tournament will have the participants. May 19 – The Inaugural season of the National Basketball League Youth, a new youth basketball league was opened held at the Dominican College of Santa Rosa Gym
Exhibition
National team February 24 – The Gilas Pilipinas defeats Kazakhstan, 93–75, to clinch their spot in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. June 29 – July 7 – The 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup will be held in various locations in Greece July 21 – The Philippines' Mighty Sports defeat the Republic of China White, 81–71, to win the 2019 William Jones Cup
August 31 – September 15 – The Gilas Pilipinas grab their fifth losses in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup the Philippines with a 0–5 record, in four decades the country's worst performance since the 1978 edition September 22 Tim Cone officially gets the green light to take over the coaching duties for the national team heading to the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
Women's basketball
April 7 – The inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), a new amateur basketball league for women was commenced thru opening ceremonies at the Hagonoy Sports Complex in Taguig. October 15 The PSI Air Force swept the Taguig Lady Generals to be named the inaugural Women's National Basketball League (Philippines) champs
Baseball January 4 — The first match of the inaugural season of the Philippine Baseball League, the first professional baseball league was played. April 5 – The De La Salle Green Batters beating the Ateneo Blue Batters in the finals of UAAP Season 81 baseball tournament marking the fifth championship title
Boxing January 19 – Manny Pacquiao wins via unanimous decision against American boxer Adrien Broner to retain WBA welterweight title. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. April 20 – Reigning Interim WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero made a first successful title defense and after he defeated Mexican boxer Ricardo Espinoza Franco in the co-main event held at the Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California April 27 – Nonito Donaire was crowned himself as the new WBA "Super" bantamweight champion and after he defeated American boxer Stephon Young for the WBA World Boxing Super Series Semi-finals held in Cajundome, Lafayette, Louisiana. May 4 – Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas has scored a dominant victory over mandatory challenger Ryuichi Funai of Japan to successfully retain the IBF junior bantamweight belt at Stockton Arena, in Stockton, California. June 1 – Marlon Tapales and Jhack Tepora, who both lost their world titles on the scales, headlined the Premier Boxing Champions fight card against a pair of Latino opponents.
July 20 – Manny Pacquiao wins via split decision against American boxer Keith Thurman to claim the WBA super welterweight title. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. August 17 – Albert Pagara wins via 1st round by TKO against Ratchanon Sawangsoda of Thailand to winning the WBO Inter-Continental Super bantamweight title held in Ormoc Superdome in Ormoc City August 24 – Johnriel Casimero defeats Mexican boxer Cesar Ramirez to retain his interim WBO bantamweight title via Round 10 Knockout at the San Andres Sports Complex, Manila August 25 – Carlo Peñalosa has failed in his bid to become a world champion again after losing via technical split decision to Mexican veteran Maximino Flores in their (IBO) flyweight title bout in TV5 Studio in Novaliches, Quezon City November 1 – Jerwin Ancajas mandatory title defense against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez had to be cancelled due to the Mexican's visa issues. November 7 – Nonito Donaire has failed in his bid to become a world champion again after losing via unanimous decision by Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue to grab the IBF and WBA bantamweight titles in the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final, which was held in Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Collegiate sports March 28 – The conclusion of the NCAA Season 94 cheerleading competition and closing ceremonies was hosted by University of Perpetual Help System DALTA held at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay. July 7 – The NCAA Season 95 officially was opened at the Mall of Asia Arena. Arellano University, for the first time, will be the hosting the oldest college sports league this season. September 1 – The UAAP Season 82 was opened. Ateneo De Manila University hosts the season.
Cockfighting
Cycling
Cheerdance, streetdance, and dancesport