Philippines at 2023 FIBA World Cup: Full schedule and how to watch live
The Gilas Pilipinas, led by Jordan Clarkson, will be hoping to deliver on home soil when the World Cup gets underway on 25 August. Find out how to watch them live in action.
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For the first time in 45 years, the FIBA World Cup is returning to the Philippines.
The archipelagic basketball-loving powerhouse last hosted the tournament back in 1978 and will do so again along with Japan and Indonesia from 25 August to 10 September.
As one of the host countries, the Philippines secured their spot at the 2023 edition of the quadrennial tournament with a 2-2 record in the qualifiers.
This World Cup, they will be looking to improve on their 2019 finish after they failed to make it out of the initial phase of the competition.
While it might not have been pretty previously, there will be plenty for the local fans to cheer on when the Gilas Pilipinas begin their campaign in Manila.
With NBA star Jordan Clarkson at the helm, the home team is feeling buoyed - and with good reason.
The Utah Jazz sharpshooter is coming off a career season and will undoubtedly be the main attraction when the tournament gets underway.
Look out too for 21-year-old big man Kai Sotto who is officially fit and in the fold.
Philippines roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup
Here is the complete Philippines roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup:
- Rhenz Abando
- Japeth Aguilar
- Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz, NBA)
- June Mar Fajardo
- Jamie Malonzo
- CJ Perez
- Roger Ray Pagoy
- Dwight Ramos
- Kiefer Ravena
- Kai Sotto
- Scottie Thompson
- Ariel John Edu
Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz will be the Gilas Pilipinas' talisman when the World Cup gets underway
Gilas Pilipinas schedule at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
The Philippines will start their tournament in Group A alongside Italy, Angola and the Dominican Republic.
*All times are in Philippine Standard Time. *
Friday 25 August
- Philippines v Dominican Republic - 20:00 - Philippine Arena
Sunday 27 August
- Philippines v Angola - 20:00 - Araneta Coliseum
Monday 29 August
- Philippines v Italy - 20:00 - Araneta Coliseum
How to watch the Philippines live at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
Fans in the Philippines can watch the World Cup on TV5 and One Sports as well as One Sports+.
Action will also be available to watch in selected territories via FIBA's streaming service Courtside 1891 Basketball.