Forming part of the sprawling SM Mall of Asia complex, the Mall of Asia Arena is a sporting stadium in Bay City. It has the capacity to seat 15,000 spectators during basketball and athletics events, with up to 20,000 during musical performances by big-name artists.
Mingle with local fans during a professional game of basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena, which serves as a venue for the Philippine Basketball Association. In addition to its eye-shaped exterior, the arena is renowned for its ultra-modern design and NBA-standard facilities, including centre-hung scoreboards and LED ribbon boards.
Filipino bands regularly perform at the arena, along with touring international artists and K-Pop stars. It also plays host to beauty pageants and Disney on Ice productions. Feeling peckish? You can grab a bite to eat at the aptly-named Food Alley, which is packed with international eateries and snack-food stalls.
Getting there
The Mall of Asia Arena is located in the city of Pasay, around 30 minutes by bus or jeepney from Manila’s historic Intramuros district. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the arena.