Feel the electric thrill of the supercharged 2023 FIBA World Cup games right at Newport World Resorts with FIBA Watch Parties in partnership with Cignal. The tournament tips off this August 25 across three host countries – the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia with the championship happening on September 10.
Golden tickets to home court games held throughout Luzon arenas are hard to come by with demand from sports fans at an all time high. Get to cheer for Gilas Pilipinas and watch the home team move up the brackets in lively lounges with access to a great deal of drinks and comfort food to choose from.
Here are the best casual spots to watch the FIBA games streamed live from 4PM onwards during game days in the country’s premium lifestyle and entertainment destination:
El Calle Food and Music Hall at 2F Newport Mall
At the end of a row of enticing restaurants is the El Calle Food and Music Hall – just El Calle among regulars – with a stage and a floor-to-ceiling mural that glows in the dark. Usual evenings in this popular hangout spot are filled with patrons singing along to the finest local acoustic acts.
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The upcoming FIBA Watch Parties will be bringing a full-sized projector screen perfect under the dim lights while making use of El Calle’s robust sound system. In this relaxed and intimate space, rub elbows, drink beer, and share plates of tokwa’t baboy and other classic bar chow with fellow Gilas fans.
Port Bar at 3F Hilton Manila
Ride the adrenaline rush all the way to Happy Hour at Port Bar. This sophisticated, laid-back space offers a range of local and international spirits, and special cocktails. The high-definition screens above the bar give off the hype of a classic sports bar complete with cheers, laughter, and beer flight options.
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Watching basketball with a series of local craft beers – Double IPA, Pilsner, Honey Ale, and Mango Nation Hazy – for PHP 300++ makes every win feel even greater. PHP 888++ includes four (4) craft beers and bar bites of choice from chicken wings and nachos to fried seafood. For more inquiries, contact +63 2 7239 7788 or email mnlph_F&Binquiries@hilton.com.
Stay and Watch at Holiday Inn Express Manila-Newport City
Upgrade the FIBA watch party into a victory staycation. For PHP 5,246 nett, get treated to an overnight stay at a standard room that comes with breakfast, welcome drinks, and watch party admission passes with P500 worth of dining credits each for two (2).
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What better way to spend the FIBA fever than watching the game uninterrupted at the hotel’s Great Room then jumping into a comfy bed after a long day? Book this FIBA bundle up to September 10, 2023 for a stay period until September 11, 2023. For more details, contact +63 2 7908 8600 or email reserve.hiexmanila@newportworldresorts.com.
Experience more of the electric courtside thrills in other watch party venues including Manila Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Manila Hotel.
Escape the ordinary at Newport World Resorts, you know you want to. For more information on the FIBA Watch Parties, visit www.newportworldresorts.com and follow @newportworldresorts on Facebook and Instagram, and @nwresorts on Twitter. Make the most of your visit and sign up for an Epic Membership or download the Epic Rewards Mobile App for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
