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Japan's B.League to Host 'Manila Games 2026' in Philippines
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Japan's B.League to Host 'Manila Games 2026' in Philippines

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japan's professional basketball league, B.League, will host an exhibition series called 'B.League Manila Games 2026' in the Philippines this September.
  • The event will feature a preseason matchup between the Levanga Hokkaido and the Gunma Crane Thunders.
  • Ticket sales for the games, scheduled for September 9-10 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, have officially been announced.

Japan's professional basketball league, B.League, is expanding its reach by hosting an overseas preseason tournament in the Philippines. The event, dubbed 'B.League Manila Games 2026,' is set to take place this September, marking a significant step in the league's international engagement.

The tournament will feature a matchup between two Japanese teams: Levanga Hokkaido and the Gunma Crane Thunders. This exhibition game aims to showcase the talent and growing competitiveness of the B.League to a new audience in Southeast Asia.

Official ticket sales information for the 'B.League Manila Games 2026' has been released. The games are scheduled for September 9 and 10 and will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, a prominent venue located in Pasay City, Philippines. This event is expected to draw considerable attention from basketball fans in the region.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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