The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is ready to embark on a brand new journey because it solid a historic partnership with Dark League Studios for the PBA Esports Bakbakan.
In an effort to bridge the hole between conventional sports activities and esports, the nation’s first skilled league will stage a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang event in early March.
The Esports Bakbakan will function a mix of PBA stars, influencers or ex-professional gamers, in addition to 70 followers who have been chosen out of greater than 3,000 aspirants who registered.
12 groups will play in a single spherical robin with every workforce set to be composed of two PBA stars, two influencers, and three chosen followers for a complete of seven gamers every squad.
The drafting will begin on February 13 with the event correct slated for 2 weeks after that. Every sport day will likely be on a Monday, giving technique to PBA’s common sport schedule of Wednesday to Sunday.
Among the PBA stars to play are Aljun Melecio of Converge, Allen Mina of Terrafirma, and Jaydee Tungcab of TNT. On the aspect of the influencers, Ako Si Dogie and Eruption are anticipated to hitch the groups.
According to the organizers, the championship spherical will likely be staged at both MOA Arena or Araneta Coliseum.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
