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Onsite and virtual basketball hotbed Philippines hosts the world’s best NBA 2K players for the eFIBA Season 3 World Finals in Clark, Pampanga
MANILA, Philippines – Eight nations are set to converge in basketball hotbed Philippines on December 11 and 12 for the right to be called eFIBA World Champion.
The SMX Clark Convention Center in Pampanga will witness the conclusion of the event’s third season as the regional champions from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North and South America, and Oceania will be present, along with the European runners-up.
A total 40 players, including representatives from defending champion USA, will duke it out on the PlayStation 5 with the newly released NBA 2K25 for the World Champion crown and a share of the $50,000 prize pool.
The top two teams after the elimination round with two pools will progress to the semifinals, with losers also playing classification matches.
“Clark has already held multi-sport events, including the Southeast Asian Games in 2019. Now we’re excited to host the Season 3 eFIBA World Finals here,” said Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio.
“We felt that Clark was the perfect place for this event as participants can enjoy world-class amenities in a more relaxed, laidback vibe with our usual Filipino hospitality,” he added.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said, “It’s an exciting prospect to be having this season’s eFIBA World Finals in the Philippines since we all know the passion the country has for our sport.”
“This was one more time confirmed last year at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and now we can’t wait to see the most high-profile eFIBA event taking place there, too.” – Rappler.com
