The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to hold its first-ever games in Bahrain this December, featuring matches between Rain or Shine, Magnolia, and Barangay Ginebra.
Rain or Shine will play Magnolia on December 15 and Barangay Ginebra on December 17 at the Khalifa Sports City Arena.
These games are part of the Philippine Cup elimination round, marking the league's 50th season.
This Bahrain trip is the second confirmed international event for the PBA this season, following a game between Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer in Dubai on October 26.
The PBA is also exploring potential games in Saudi Arabia and New York City during the season, with the latter possibly happening in June 2026.
The Bahrain games were finalized in July by PBA commissioner Willie Marcial and Bahrain Basketball Association president Alaa Mudara.
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