Philippine Basketball Association opening ceremonies
Usual highlights are performances of Filipino artists and speeches from the league commissioner and other invited guests.After the league transferred its operations at the University of Life Theater and Recreational Arena (ULTRA) in Pasig, the opening ceremonies were exclusively held there from 1985 to 1992.After the exclusive contract in the Cuneta Astrodome expired in 1999, the league returned to its previous home, The ULTRA, now renamed as the PhilSports Arena and held its opening ceremonies there for the first time in six years.The 2015–16 season opener was supposed to be held on October 18, 2015, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum[3] but was suspended due to the onslaught of Typhoon Lando (international name: Kuppo).Due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the 2021 opening ceremonies were held at the Ynares Sports Arena with no audience in the venue.