PBA Rush
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Network | Cignal Digital TV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | MediaQuest Holdings Inc. (TV5 Network Inc.) Philippine Basketball Association |
PBA Rush is a 24/7 exclusive channel of Cignal, which has been currently airing games of the Philippine Basketball Association. The channel was patterned after NBA TV and it was launched on July 5, 2016, coinciding with the Philippines' hosting of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The 3-year partnership agreement between Cignal and the PBA was signed on July 17, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, 2 days after the opening of the 2016 PBA Governors' Cup.[1][2]
Aside from the live telecast of the PBA games (in English commentary), other programming included in PBA Rush are same day replays of PBA games, games from the PBA D-League, PBA Womens 3x3 and Batang PBA,[2] Sports 360 and behind-the-scenes shows such as Kuwentong Gilas.[1] Replays of classic PBA games will be added in the program line-up in the near future, but the channel will focus on the current season.[1]
The channel will be aired on Channel 52 in standard definition and Channel 129 in high definition.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Bracher, Jane (July 17, 2016). "PBA launches 24/7 satellite TV channel". Rappler. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ a b "PBA, Cignal launch TV network's 'PBA Rush'". The Philippine Star. July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ "PBA partners with Cignal for 24-hour basketball channel". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 17, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
