UAAP Season 89 is the 2026–27 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) hosted by Far Eastern University (FEU), with the theme "For Everyone, UAAP". The opening ceremony was held on September 12, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Background
Deaths of Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia
On June 8, 2026, Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball players Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia's deaths were announced by the Ateneo de Manila University. Ateneo announced that Adili, who had already played in the UAAP, and Baterbonia, a new recruit in the team, drowned in a team building activity off the waters of Dipaculao, Aurora. Two days later, the UAAP issued a statement saying they "will go where the evidence leads" in response to the drownings. More than a week later, the UAAP announced that members of the Ateneo coaching staff that were present in Aurora were barred from joining any UAAP-sanctioned activities.
On August 7, the UAAP announced the perpetual ban on former Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin and certain Ateneo men's basketball staff, but allowed Ateneo's teams to participate.
Addition of guest teams FEU is considering adding guest teams in the girls' tournaments of some sports.
Broadcasting This is the sixth consecutive season of the UAAP's broadcast partnership with Cignal TV and the first under a renewed five-year deal. The network announced the renewal was announced in June 30, 2025, ahead of the previous season, and is set to last through Season 93 in 2030–31.
Sports calendar First semester Event(Division) Event Sub-Host Duration Venue/s Opening Ceremony Far Eastern University Sep 12, 2026 Basketball Far Eastern University Sep 13, 2026 Volleyball National University Sep 19, 2026 Football University of the Philippines Sep 23, 2026
Basketball
Men's tournament Elimination round
Women's tournament Elimination round
16U tournament Elimination round
Volleyball
Boys' tournament Elimination round
Playoffs
Awards
Girls' tournament Elimination round
Playoffs
Awards
General championship summary The general champion is determined by a point system. The system gives 15 points to the champion team of a UAAP event, 12 to the runner-up, and 10 to the third placer. The following points: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 are given to the rest of the participating teams according to their order of finish.
Medal tables Collegiate division
High school division
General championship tally Collegiate division
High School division
See also
NCAA Season 102
References