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PBA fans looking for an entirely new viewing experience can join the games live virtually beginning October 19, said Commissioner Willie Marcial.
The league brought out the innovation during the 2020 Philippines Cup reboot on Sunday at the University of Angeles Foundation gym, but Marcial said the system is still in its testing stage.
“We are still working on that with TV5. This is basically a practice,” he said in Filipino.
Marcial also said that around 250 fans will be accommodated during the games.
“We are also considering spaces for teams, sponsors and other board governors,” he added. “We will announce via social media when fans will be able to join virtually. We are discussing with TV5 how we will execute the mechanics.”
The president of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), Al Panlilio, NLEX guard Cyrus Baguio and Alaska center Sonny Thoss, as well as members of the PBA Press Corps, were present in the virtual audience during the first day of the game. and other guests.
TNT scored the first win of the season reboot by scoring a 100-95 win over Alaska in the first game, which was trending on social media, according to Marcial.
“I was already getting goose bumps during target practice,” said the commissioner. “We are happy to bring the PBA back.
“This is huge not only for us, but also for other sports. I hope that we continue to be able to give hope to our compatriots,” he added. “I hope we can continue to make the fans happy too. That is very important to the PBA.
