Candon City Arena

Candon City Arena
Candon City Arena under construction in December 2022
Interactive map of Candon City Arena
LocationCandon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Coordinates17°12′16″N 120°27′24″E / 17.20449°N 120.45666°E / 17.20449; 120.45666
Capacity8,000
Construction
Opened2023
Tenants
Philippine Basketball Association (out-of-town games)
Premier Volleyball League (Tour games)

Candon City Arena is an indoor arena located in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The arena opened in 2023 and has a seating capacity of 8,000.[1] The arena has hosted various sporting events, including out-of-town games of the Philippine Basketball Association and Premier Volleyball League, as well as concerts.

History

The arena opened in 2023 and hosted its first sporting event on October 27, when the Premier Volleyball League hosted a doubleheader of games with the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers beating the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the first game, and the Petro Gazz Angels beating the Nxled Chameleons in the second.[2][3]

On April 13, 2024, it then hosted its first Philippine Basketball Association game, which saw the TNT Tropang Giga beat the NLEX Road Warriors, 104–101.[4] The most recent game at the venue was held on January 18, 2025 between the San Miguel Beermen and Meralco Bolts.[5]

On October 5, 2024, the arena hosted its first concert as the culminating event of Candon Festival 2024. Among the performers at the concert were bands Ben&Ben and Parokya ni Edgar, and rapper Flow G.[6]

In January 2025, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration opened a new office at the arena.[7]

From July 9 to 13, 2025, the arena hosted the first leg of the 2025 SEA Men's V.League.[8]

On March 6 and 8, 2026, the arena hosted the 2026 PBA All-Star Weekend.[9] On May 1, it will also host the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase co-hosted by the PVL and Spikers' Turf.[10]

The arena will be part of Candon and Vigan's bid to host the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.[11]

Events

PBA out-of-town games

Date Winning team Result Losing team Ref.
April 13, 2024 TNT Tropang Giga 104–101 NLEX Road Warriors [4]
August 24, 2024 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 73–64 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel [12]
January 18, 2025 Meralco Bolts 100–93 San Miguel Beermen [5]
May 24, 2025 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 106–97 NorthPort Batang Pier [13]
March 6, 2026
(2026 All-Star Weekend) 		Rookies and Sophomores 154–150 Juniors [14]
March 8, 2026
(2026 All-Star Weekend) 		North All-Stars 147–142 South All-Stars [15]

PVL on Tour games

Date Winning team Result Losing team Ref.
October 27, 2023 F2 Logistics Cargo Movers 3–0 Galeries Tower Highrisers [3]
Petro Gazz Angels 3–0 Nxled Chameleons
November 23, 2024 Petro Gazz Angels 3–0 Farm Fresh Foxies [16][17]
Creamline Cool Smashers 3–0 Akari Chargers
May 1, 2026
(2026 All-Star Showcase) 		Team Heart vs. Team Hustle [10]

References

  1. ^ Terrado, Reuben (August 10, 2024). "Ilocos Sur hosts first PBA Season 49 out-of-town game between Ginebra, RoS". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Mariano, Paolo (October 27, 2023). "New Candon arena to host thrilling double treat in third stop of PVL on Tour". onesports.ph. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Candon delivers goods in first-ever PVL hosting, makes great case for return visits". onesports.ph. October 29, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Naredo, Camille B. (April 13, 2024). "PBA: TNT erases deficit to snap NLEX's winning streak". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Terrado, Reuben (January 18, 2025). "Meralco shackles SMB late to join four-way logjam at second place". spin.ph. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  6. ^ "Ben&Ben, Parokya Ni Edgar, and Flow G to Rock Candon Festival 2024". www.wheninmanila.com. September 26, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  7. ^ luzon_region1 (January 30, 2025). "OWWA expands reach with new satellite office in Candon City". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved March 24, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Malanum, Jean (June 22, 2025). "Alas Pilipinas all set for SEA V.League in Candon City". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  9. ^ Beltran, Nelson. "PBA brings back All-Stars". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  10. ^ a b Demigillo, Kiko (March 13, 2026). "PVL, Spikers' Turf stars set for Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City". One Sports. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  11. ^ Tuazon, Ernest (July 12, 2025). "Candon City bids to host 2026 Women's Nations Cup". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  12. ^ Terrado, Reuben (August 24, 2024). "RoS continues impressive form in drubbing of retooled Ginebra". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  13. ^ Terrado, Reuben (May 24, 2025). "Magnolia finishes strong vs. NorthPort to return to winning ways". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  14. ^ "Rookies/Sophomores prevails over Juniors in All-Star side events". pba.ph. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  15. ^ "Aguilar, Arana lead North past South in All-Star game". pba.ph. March 8, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  16. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (November 24, 2024). "PVL: Cheers from Ilocano fans fuel Myla Pablo in Petro Gazz win". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  17. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (November 24, 2024). "PVL: Bea De Leon shines for Creamline amid loud cheers in Candon". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
Events and tenants
Preceded by Host of the PBA All-Star Game
2026 		Succeeded by
TBA (Cagayan de Oro)
Preceded by Host of the Volleyball All-Star Showcase
2026 		Succeeded by
TBA
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