Cesafi Stages Games at SM Seaside Arena Cebu, If Sponsors Come On Board

The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) might bring its games to the SM Seaside Arena Cebu, if sponsors are willing to foot the hosting costs. Cesafi Commissioner Felix 'Boy' Tiukinhoy has revealed that the league is open to this possibility, particularly for marquee matchups and the championship series.

Tiukinhoy, a veteran sports administrator, has been at the helm of Cesafi since 2010. Under his leadership, the league has seen a significant increase in popularity, with many of its alumni going on to join the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and other professional leagues.

The SM Seaside Arena Cebu, which has a seating capacity of 16,000, is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue that is set to host several high-profile events in the coming years. While Tiukinhoy has confirmed that Cesafi is open to staging games at the arena, he has also emphasized that the Cebu Coliseum will remain the primary venue for the league's flagship basketball tournament.

Cesafi fans in Cebu have long been eager to see their favorite teams compete at the SM Seaside Arena Cebu. With its modern facilities and prime location, the arena is seen as a potential game-changer for the league. However, the logistics of hosting games at the arena, including the cost of sponsorship and venue rentals, will need to be carefully managed before any decision can be made.

For now, Cesafi fans will have to wait and see if the league is able to secure the necessary sponsorship to stage games at the SM Seaside Arena Cebu. With the league's popularity continuing to grow, it is likely that this will be a closely watched development in the world of Philippine sports.

And while the exact cost of sponsorship for the SM Seaside Arena Cebu games has not been disclosed, Tiukinhoy has hinted that the league is open to exploring alternative revenue streams to support the hosting of games at the arena.

We are very open to holding games at the SM Seaside Arena, especially the finals. If there are people willing to sponsor the finals, then we are very willing to accept it.

For fans of Cesafi, the possibility of watching their favorite teams compete at the SM Seaside Arena Cebu is an exciting one. With its modern facilities and prime location, the arena is seen as a potential game-changer for the league.

The upcoming Cesafi season is set to kick off on August 29 at the Cebu Coliseum. Fans can expect to see a mix of familiar faces and new blood as the league continues to grow in popularity.

In fact, the SM Seaside Arena Cebu has already been confirmed as the venue for the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in July 2027. Meanwhile, the Gilas Pilipinas game is likely to take place in February 2027, if plans from the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas (SBP) push through.

Overall, the future of Cesafi looks bright, with the league continuing to grow in popularity and the SM Seaside Arena Cebu emerging as a potential game-changer for the sport in the Philippines.