MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas begins its title defense at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, looking to build another gold medal run after ending the Philippines’ 61-year wait for the Asian Games basketball crown in 2023.
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| Gilas Pilipinas men’s team for the Asian Games 2026 basketball. Photo courtesy: SBP |
The Philippines is in Group C alongside China, Bahrain, and Kazakhstan.
Gilas Pilipinas 2026 Asian Games Lineup
- RJ Abarrientos
- Jerrick Ahanmisi
- Justin Arana
- Justine Baltazar
- Sedrick Barefield
- Brandon Bates
- Robert Bolick
- Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
- Zav Lucero
- Adrian Nocum
- Calvin Oftana
- Don Trollano
Gilas Pilipinas 2026 Asian Games Schedule and Results
Group C — First Game
Gilas Pilipinas vs. Bahrain
Result: Bahrain won, 89-85
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. (Philippine time)
Gilas Pilipinas suffered an 85-89 loss to Bahrain in its opening game, giving the defending champions an early setback in Group C.
Calvin Oftana led the Philippines with 31 points, while Adrian Nocum added 14 before leaving the game with an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter.
Group C — Second Game
Gilas Pilipinas vs. Kazakhstan
Result: TBD
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. (Philippine time)
Gilas Pilipinas will need a strong response against Kazakhstan as it looks to improve its position in Group C and keep its quarterfinal hopes on track.
Group C — Third Game
Gilas Pilipinas vs. China
Result: TBD
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. (Philippine time)
China opened its campaign with a 38-point victory over Kazakhstan, setting up an important final group-stage matchup with the Philippines.
Upcoming Schedule
- September 16, 2026 — Quarterfinals (time TBA)
- September 18, 2026 — Semifinals (time TBA)
- September 20, 2026 — Medal Finals (time TBA)
Quarterfinal, semifinal, and medal-round opponents will be added once the matchups are determined.
Asian Games Basketball Standings
The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, will advance to the quarterfinals.
The standings will be updated as the Group C games are completed.
How to Watch Gilas Pilipinas
Filipino fans can watch the 2026 Asian Games through One Sports and Cignal TV, the official Philippine broadcast partners for the competition.
Livestream and broadcast coverage will also be available through the following platforms:
- One Sports YouTube
- One Sports+
- RPTV
- PBA Rush
- Cignal Play
Availability may vary depending on the specific game and broadcast schedule.
Gilas Pilipinas Asian Games Updates
This article will be updated throughout the 2026 Asian Games with game results, scores, standings, opponents, and knockout-round schedules as they become available.
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