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 is patterned after NBA TV and was launched on July 5, 2016. 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,[2] and behind-the-scenes shows such as Kuwentong Gilas.[1] The channel currently focuses on the ongoing season and conference.[1][3]
The channel is aired on Channel 90 in standard definition and Channel 260 in high definition.
Currently aired programs
- PBA games
- PBA D-League games
- The Chasedown
- Sports Science
- Basketball Almanac with Lourd de Veyra
Special programs
- The Maestro: Baby Dalupan
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.
