The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is officially back, and the road to the 2026 season begins with an exciting pre-season opening on February 7, 2026, at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Fans can expect a full day of high-energy matchups as teams showcase new faces, fresh systems, and early championship intentions.
Basketball fans are in for a treat with three games lined up from afternoon to evening:
3:00 PM – Abra Weavers vs Sarangani 10ACT
5:00 PM – Batangas Rum Masters vs Bataan Risers
7:00 PM – Caloocan Batang Kankaloo vs Muntinlupa Cagers.
Each matchup offers its own storyline, but all eyes will be on how teams blend their veterans with promising new talent.The spotlight shines brightest on the Abra Weavers, who enter the pre-season as the defending MPBL champions.
Hungry to prove their title run was no fluke, Abra will begin their campaign by parading rookie Drex Delos Reyes, a fresh addition expected to add depth and energy to an already battle-tested squad. Their opening clash against Sarangani 10ACT will serve as an early test of whether the champs can quickly regain championship form.
The host team, Caloocan Batang Kankaloo, will also give fans something to cheer about as they unveil rookies Kean Baclaan and Jake Gaspay in the nightcap against the Muntinlupa Cagers. With home-court support behind them, Caloocan will look to set the tone for the pre-season and see how their young guns respond under the lights.
While standings may not yet matter, pride, preparation, and momentum certainly do. The MPBL pre-season opening is more than just a warm-up—it’s a first glimpse of rivalries, rookies, and contenders that will define the 2026 season.