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Not to be confused with PhilSports Football and Athletics Stadium or Philippine Arena.

PhilSports Arena
The PhilSports Arena in 2019 after renovation
Map
Interactive map of PhilSports Arena
Former names
PSC-National Academy of Sports Arena
PSC Sports Arena
University of Life Theater and Recreational Arena (ULTRA)
LocationPasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Coordinates14°34′39″N 121°03′58″E / 14.57755°N 121.06609°E / 14.57755; 121.06609
OwnerPhilippine Sports Commission
OperatorPhilippine Sports Commission
Capacity10,000[1]
Construction
Opened1985
Renovated2019, 2025
Tenants
PBA (1980s–1990s)
PVL (2017–2018, 2022–2025)
PFF Futsaliga (2026–present)

The Philippine Institute of Sports Multi-Purpose Arena or PhilSports Arena is an indoor sporting arena located inside the PhilSports Complex in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was formerly known as the University of Life Theater and Recreational Arena or the ULTRA. The arena is part of the PhilSports Complex which is maintained by the Philippine Sports Commission.

History

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The PhilSports Arena in 2014 prior to the 2019 renovation

The PhilSports Arena first opened to the public in 1985 and is part of the larger PhilSports Complex.[2][3] By 2015, the condition of the indoor arena have deteriorated.[3][4]

The arena was given a major renovation in time for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games[5] The arena underwent renovations again ahead of the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup[6]

Sports

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Basketball

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The Philippine Basketball Association regularly used the PhilSports Arena from its opening in 1985 until the early 1990s.[7]

Volleyball

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The Philisports Arena was the venue of the 2000 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix.[8] It also served as one of the hosts of the preliminary round of the 2005 Grand Prix.[9]

The then-newly renovated arena served as the venue of the volleyball tournaments of the 2019 SEA Games.[10] It also served as a venue for the Premier Volleyball League in 2017 and 2018 and later from 2022 to 2025.[11]

Among the continental-level tournaments hosted at the arena are the 2022 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup and the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League[12][13] The Philsports Arena hosted the second week of the 2026 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League in June 2026, its first world-level volleyball tournament.

Futsal

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The interior of the PhilSports Arena during the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

The 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, the first ever FIFA event hosted in the Philippines was held at the PhilSports Arena from November 21 to December 7, 2025.[14] The regional 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship was also held as a precursor to the world cup.[15]

In January 2026, the venue was committed to be a futsal venue.[16] In February 2026, the inaugural season of the PFF Futsaliga began.[17]

Other sports

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The badminton competition of the 2005 SEA Games was held in the PhilSports Arena.[18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ramos, Gerry (June 24, 2024). "Big crowd sends off Gilas in tune-up match vs Mustangs". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  2. ^ "Philsports Complex (ULTRA)". Philippine Sports Commission. September 23, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Ramos, Gerry (November 12, 2015). "Woeful state of PBA's old ULTRA haunt not lost on coaches Jason Webb, Jojo Lastimosa". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  4. ^ Ramos, Gerry (December 31, 2016). "Yeng Guiao longs to see Philsports Arena restored to its old glory". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  5. ^ "Venues to serve Philippine sports beyond 30th Southeast Asian Games". Spin.ph. September 1, 2019. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  6. ^ Atencio, Peter (October 7, 2025). "FL Liza Marcos to help oversee Philsports renovation-PSC chair Gregorio". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  7. ^ "PBA returning to PhilSports Arena for Commissioner's Cup". September 10, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  8. ^ De la Vega, Chito (July 19, 2000). "Volleyball Grand Prix an Olympic preview". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. B14. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  9. ^ Awitan, Marivic (July 3, 2005). "Cuba closesn on Volleyball Grand Prix leg title". The Manila Times. p. A12. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  10. ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (February 22, 2019). "SEAG volleyball to be played at historic PhilSports". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  11. ^ Garcia, John Mark (January 21, 2026). "Why no PVL All-Filipino Cup games will be held at Philsports Arena". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  12. ^ Villar, Joey (July 25, 2022). "Philippines to host Asian Volleyball Cup for women". BusinessWorld. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  13. ^ Dannug, Jonash (February 14, 2025). "PVL strengthens international presence with AVC Women's Champions League hosting". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  14. ^ "Inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup kicks off at PhilSports". The Manila Times. November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  15. ^ Olivares, Rick (October 26, 2024). "Philippines to host historic 2024 AFF Women's Futsal Championships". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  16. ^ "PhilSports Arena keeping non-basketball setup for now". Dugout Philippines. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  17. ^ "32 teams, 500+ players, 4 divisions: Futsal fever heats up as PFF Futsaliga opens - Philippine Football Federation". Philippine Football Federation. March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  18. ^ Abcede, JP; Bagamasbad, Melissa (December 4, 2005). "Indonesia wins badminton overall championship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A28. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
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