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UAAP Season 88

UAAP Season 88 was the 2025–26 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). It was hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) under the theme "Str...

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UAAP Season 88 was the 2025–26 season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). It was hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) under the theme "Strength in Motion, Hope in Action".[1][2] The opening ceremony was held on September 19, 2025.[3]

To accommodate the availability of student-athletes participating in the 2025 SEA Games, multiple sports were rescheduled, either starting earlier or outright moving to the second semester calendar including judo and taekwondo. The league also expanded its set of events, reintroducing the boys' division for baseball and debuting the boys' tournament for tennis.[4]

After debuting as demonstration sports in Season 87, rapid chess was dropped from the calendar while blitz chess was elevated to regular sport status, meaning it would contribute to the general championship tally, the first sport added since 3x3 basketball in Season 82.

The league also introduced girls' kyorugi and high school poomsae as demonstration sports to the taekwondo tournament while golf debuted as a demonstration sport in both collegiate divisions for the first time.[5] Along with the introduction of multiple new events this season, the UAAP also reintroduced streetdance as a stand-alone event independent of the closing ceremony and attracted a crowd of 4,515.[6]

This season officially expanded the league calendar from 31 medal events in the collegiate division to 33, and from 24 to 27 in the high school, while adding one new special event to the collegiate division and three demonstration events to the high school ranks.

Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the UAAP Season 88 was held at the University of Santo Tomas main campus in España, Sampaloc, Manila on September 19, 2025 in an event attended by 36,629 spectators.[7]

The ceremonies were intended to rival the university's own trademark Paskuhan event and was held stand-alone independent of the opening gameday for the basketball tournament which was held the following day at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. This set-up was implemented during the last time UST hosted back in Season 79 in 2016.[8]

A symbolic cauldron lighting featuring the school's UAAP alumni including Olympian EJ Obiena of athletics, Sisi Rondina of volleyball, Jervy Cruz of basketball, and Sydney Sy of judo served as the event's opening, followed by a parade of all eight universities featuring their student athletes.[9][10] Musician alumni from the university including Kean Cipriano and Sarah Geronimo also performed before the closing concert which was headlined by artists Rob Deniel, Earl Agustin, and Lola Amour.[11]

These ceremonies succeeded the Eraserheads-bannered opening ceremony hosted by the University of the Philippines in Season 87.

Broadcasting

This is the fifth consecutive season of the UAAP's broadcast partnership with Cignal TV and the last under the current five-year deal. On June 30, 2025, the two parties agreed to a renewal, extending Cignal's broadcast rights by another five years up to Season 93 in 2030–31.[12]

Selected qualifying round team ties in Badminton were streamed through Pilipinas Live for the first time this season. Moreover, the final team ties in Table Tennis were also streamed for the first time since 2023.

Sports calendar

First semester

Second semester

Basketball

The UAAP basketball championships began on September 20, 2025 for the men's and 16-and-under tournament, and on September 24 for the women's tournament.

The 19U boys' and 19U girls' tournaments began on January 11, 2026.

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Source: RapplerRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential:(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^ abHead-to-head record: La Salle 1–1 UST (0 point differential); overall point differential: UST +61, La Salle +10
  2. ^ abHead-to-head record: Ateneo 2–0 Adamson

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Janrey Pasaol (FEU Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Collins Akowe (UST Growling Tigers)

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Source: RapplerRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^As UST won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format was used instead of the regular Final Four format.

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Ann Pingol (NU Lady Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Erica De Luna (Ateneo Blue Eagles)

19U boys' tournament

Elimination round

Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential:(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^ abSecond seed playoff: FEU 111–73 Ateneo
  2. ^ abHead-to-head record: UE 1–1 (+2) UST

Playoffs

Awards

  • Best Foreign Student Athlete: Jude Eriobu (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Most Valuable Player: Cabs Cabonilas (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Moussa Diakite (NUNS Bullpups)

19U girls' tournament

Elimination round

Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differentialNotes:
  1. ^ abHead-to-head record: NUNS 1–1 (+10) UST

Finals

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Rhiane Perez (UST Junior Growling Tigresses)
  • Rookie of the Year: Ruiza Jhane Olmos (NUNS Lady Bullpups)

16U boys' tournament

Elimination round

Source: RapplerRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^As NUNS won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format was used instead of the regular Final Four format.
  2. ^ abHead-to-head record: FEU-Diliman 2–0 Adamson

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Goodluck Okebata (UE Junior Red Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Rowie Cabañero (UST Tiger Cubs)

Football

The UAAP football championships for the collegiate women's division will begin on September 20, 2025, while the collegiate men's division will start on September 21, 2025. The opening week will kick off at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub with the rest of the schedule continuing at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

In a unique move for this season, the league will play the first round of eliminations until October, while the second round will continue until November, before resuming in January of the next year to give way for the national teams at the 2025 SEA Games and 2025 FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup.[14][15]

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Source: The UAAP(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^The UAAP Disciplinary Committee penalized UE with a deduction of three points in the league table following their walk-out in their September 28 match against Ateneo. The sanction is grounded in Article 30 of the PFF Disciplinary Code—Deduction of Points which allows for the removal of points in current or future PFF competitions.[16]

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Players: Charles Lobitaña (UP Fighting Maroons) and Florenz Tacardon (UP Fighting Maroons)
  • Rookie of the Year: Kian Niu (FEU Tamaraws)
  • Golden Boot: Selwyn Mamon (FEU Tamaraws)
  • Best Striker: Selwyn Mamon (FEU Tamaraws)
  • Best Midfielder:Dov Cariño (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Best Defender: Charles Lobitaña (UP Fighting Maroons)
  • Best Goalkeeper: Fonzy Gonzalez (UP Fighting Maroons)
  • Fair Play Award:UP Fighting Maroons

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Updated to match(es) played on November 5, 2025. Source: The UAAP(H) Hosts

Finals

UP Diliman Football Stadium, Quezon City

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Jonela Albiño (FEU Lady Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jodie Banzon (DLSU Lady Booters)
  • Golden Boot: Judie Arevalo (FEU Lady Tamaraws)
  • Best Striker: Jada Bicierro (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Best Midfielder: Regine Rebosura (FEU Lady Tamaraws)
  • Best Defender: Elisha Lubiano (DLSU Lady Booters)
  • Best Goalkeeper: Jessa May Lehayan (FEU Tamaraws)
  • Fair Play Award:Ateneo Blue Eagles

Boys' tournament

Elimination round

Updated to match(es) played on January 17, 2026. Source: (G) Guests

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: James Maxdell Torres (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Marc Zoe Hayahay (Adamson Baby Falcons)
  • Golden Boot: Argos Alingalan (UST Junior Golden Booters)
  • Best Striker: Argos Alingalan (UST Junior Golden Booters)
  • Best Midfielder: John Mark Visitacion (UST Junior Golden Booters)
  • Best Defender: Jimm Leowell Fabella (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)
  • Best Goalkeeper: Zarius Timothy Patawaran (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Fair Play Award:Claret Red Roosters

Volleyball

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Volleyball on LivestatsRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for No. 2 or 4, one-game playoff; 3) match points; 4) sets ratio; 5) points ratio; 6) head-to-head record(H) HostNotes:
  1. ^ abSecond-seed playoff: NU 3–1 UST

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Josh Ybañez (UST Golden Spikers)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Leo Ordiales (NU Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Richard Besorio (Adamson Soaring Falcons)

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Volleyball on LivestatsRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for No. 2 or 4, one-game playoff; 3) match points; 4) sets ratio; 5) points ratio; 6) head-to-head record(H) HostNotes:
  1. ^As La Salle won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format will be used instead of the regular Final Four format.[17]
  2. ^ abFourth seed playoff: UST 3–1 FEU

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Shaina Nitura (Adamson Lady Falcons)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Shevana Laput (De La Salle Lady Spikers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Samantha Cantada (NU Lady Bulldogs)

Boys' tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Volleyball on LivestatsRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for No. 2 or 4, one-game playoff; 3) match points; 4) sets ratio; 5) points ratio; 6) head-to-head record(H) Host

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Rainier Lorayes (UST Tiger Cubs)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Paul Roque (UE Junior Red Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Justine Ray John Jusayan (UPIS Junior Fighting Maroons)

Girls' tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Volleyball on LivestatsRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for No. 2 or 4, one-game playoff; 3) match points; 4) sets ratio; 5) points ratio; 6) head-to-head record(H) Host

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Diza Marie Berayo (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Rain Navarro (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jhaynna Love Bulandres (NUNS Lady Bullpups)

Chess

The UAAP chess championships held two separate events as regular sports for the first time with standard chess starting on September 28, 2025 and blitz chess on April 10, 2026. The tournament venue was the Adamson University Gym in Manila.

Standard

Men's tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Chess Results(H) Host

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Chester Neil Reyes (UST Male Woodpushers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Rigil Pahamtang (De La Salle Green Woodpushers)

Women's tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Chess Results(H) Host

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Allanney Doroy (NU Lady Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jersey Marticio (NU Lady Bulldogs)

Boys' tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Chess Results(H) Host

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Gabriel Paradero (UST Junior Male Woodpushers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Quarl Vera Cruz (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)

Girls' tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Chess Results(H) Host

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Ruelle Canino (FEU–D Lady Baby Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Ma. Louise Penaverde (Adamson Lady Baby Falcons)

Blitz

Men's tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Blitz Chess Results(H) Host

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Mark Jay Bacojo (FEU Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jerish John Velarde (FEU Tamaraws)

Women's tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Blitz Chess Results(H) Host

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Vic Derotas (FEU Lady Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Juzela Marielle Agne (DLSU Lady Woodpushers)

Boys' tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Blitz Chess Results(H) Host

Finals

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: King Xyan Beltran (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Lord Yofiel Young (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)

Girls' tournament

Team standings
Source: UAAP Blitz Chess Results(H) Host

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Ruelle Canino (FEU–D Lady Baby Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: LJ Getubig (FEU–D Lady Baby Tamaraws)

Badminton

The UAAP badminton championships began on October 11, 2024. The tournament venue is the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Manila. This is also the first badminton season to have all game days be televised.

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Team standings

Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) if multiple tied #4, match wins then match differential(H) HostNotes:
  1. ^ abcPlayoff stage 1: UST 3–0 Adamson; playoff stage 2: La Salle 3–0 UST
Match-up results
Source:   = Win;   = Loss
Scores
Source: Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.

Fourth seed playoffs

Playoff stage 1
Playoff stage 2

Bracket

Semifinals

Ateneo secured its fourth-straight finals berth, spoiling La Salle's first semifinal appearance in six years.[18]NU was eliminated from finals contention for the first time in 15 years while UP advanced to the finals for the first time in seven years.[19]

Third place playoff

Finals

Ateneo won its sixth championship following their fifth-straight finals appearance while UP clinched its first silver medal in their first finals appearance since Season 81.[20] This is the first time both teams have faced each other in the finals.

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Lyrden Laborte (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jamal Pandi (Ateneo Blue Eagles) and Lovic Javier (De La Salle Green Shuttlers)

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Team standings

Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) if multiple tied #4, match wins then match differential(H) HostNotes:
  1. ^ abcPlayoff stage 1: La Salle 3–2 Adamson; playoff stage 2: UST 3–1 La Salle
Match-up results
Source:   = Win;   = Loss
Scores
Source: Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.

Fourth seed playoffs

Playoff stage 1
Playoff stage 2

Bracket

Semifinals

Ateneo advanced to its fifth-straight finals while NU clinched its first-ever finals berth, eliminating defending champion UP from contention.[21]

Third place playoff

Finals

Ateneo won their ninth championship and their fifth in six seasons while NU finished with their first-ever silver medal in their first finals appearance.[22]

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Mika De Guzman (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Rookie of the Year: Brys Fuggan (UP Fighting Maroons) and Hanie De Jesus (UST Lady Shuttlers)

Athletics

The UAAP athletics championships were held from November 6–9, 2025 at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.

Originally scheduled to run until November 10, due to the Super Typhoon Uwan, the third and fourth days were condensed while the fifth day of competition was moved forward to the fourth day, with all track events having their heats serve as direct final events.

Ranking is determined by a point system, similar to that of the overall championship. The points given are based on the athlete's/team's finish in the finals of an event, which include only the top eight finishers from the preliminaries. The gold medalist(s) receive 15 points, silver gets 12, bronze has 10. The following points: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 are given to the rest of the participating athletes/teams according to their order of finish.

Men's tournament

Team standings

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Russel Ricaforte (Ateneo Blue Eagles) and Hokett Delos Santos (UST Tiger Tracksters)
  • Rookie of the Year: Hussein Loraña (Ateneo Blue Eagles)

Women's tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Edna Magtubo (FEU Lady Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jecel Vivas (FEU Lady Tamaraws)

Boys' tournament

Team standings

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Jerico Cadag (NUNS Bullpups)

Girls' tournament

Team standings

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Franceine Rosario (UST Junior Lady Tracksters)
  • Rookie of the Year: Rhian Encomienda (UE Junior Lady Warriors)

Medalists

Men's

Women's

Mixed

Records

The following UAAP records were set during the competition:

Collegiate records

High school records

Swimming

The UAAP swimming championships were held from November 6–9, 2025 at the New Clark City Aquatic Center in Capas, Tarlac.

Ranking is determined by a point system, similar to that of the overall championship. The points given are based on the swimmer's/team's finish in the finals of an event, which include only the top eight finishers from the preliminaries. The gold medalist(s) receive 15 points, silver gets 12, bronze has 10. The following points: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 are given to the rest of the participating swimmers/teams according to their order of finish.

Men's tournament

Team standings

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Miguel Barreto (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Rookie of the Year: TJ Amaro (Ateneo Blue Eagles)

Women's tournament

Team standings

Awards
  • Most Valuable Player: Mishka Sy (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Rookie of the Year: Aubrey Tom (UP Fighting Maroons)

Boys' tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Aishel Evangelista (UST Junior Male Tigersharks)

Girls' tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Pam Santos (UST Junior Female Tigersharks)
  • Rookie of the Year: Aica Sy (UST Junior Female Tigersharks)

Table tennis

The UAAP table tennis championships began on November 15, 2025. The tournament venue is the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City.

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^As UST won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format was used instead of the regular Final Four format.
  2. ^ abcPlayoff stage 1: FEU 3–1 UP; playoff stage 2: FEU 3–2 La Salle

Fourth seed playoffs

Playoff stage 1
Playoff stage 2

Bracket

Stepladder quarterfinal
Stepladder semifinal
Finals
Game 1
Game 2

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Abraham Paul Antivo (UST Tiger Paddlers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Gerald Aguilar (UST Tiger Paddlers)

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^As FEU won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format was used instead of the regular Final Four format.

Bracket

Stepladder quarterfinal
Stepladder semifinal
Finals
Game 1
Game 2

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Chrishien Mae Santillan (FEU Lady Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Christine Golez (FEU Lady Tamaraws)

Boys' tournament

Elimination round

Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^As UST won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format was used instead of the regular Final Four format.

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Emmanuel Paculba Jr. (UST Junior Tiger Paddlers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Joshua Bañas (UST Junior Tiger Paddlers)

Girls' tournament

Elimination round

Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head point differential; 5) overall point differential(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^As UST won all of their elimination round games, the stepladder format was used instead of the regular Final Four format.

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Kaira Agreda (UST Junior Lady Paddlers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Sari Velasco (DLSZ Junior Lady Paddlers)

Beach volleyball

The UAAP beach volleyball championships were held on November 21–30 for the collegiate tournaments and February 13–22 for the high school tournament. The Sands at SM by the Bay in Pasay was the venue of the tournament.

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Team standings
Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) sets ratio; 6) points ratio(H) HostNotes:
  1. ^ abHead-to-head record: FEU 1–0 Ateneo (2–1)
  2. ^ abHead-to-head record: UP 1–0 La Salle (2–1)

Bracket

Semifinals

Third place playoff

Finals

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Alche Gupiteo (UST Tiger Sands)
  • Rookie of the Year: Christian Solboro (FEU Tamaraws)

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Team standings
Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) sets ratio; 6) points ratio(H) Host

Bracket

Semifinals

Third place playoff

Finals

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Khylem Progella (UST Tiger Sands)
  • Rookie of the Year: Kristine Smile Iquio (UE Lady Warriors)

Boys' tournament

Elimination round

Team standings
Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) sets ratio; 6) points ratio(H) Host

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Karl Escobal (UST Junior Tiger Sands)
  • Rookie of the Year: Prince Jimenez (UPIS Junior Fighting Maroons)

Girls' tournament

Elimination round

Team standings
Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) sets ratio; 6) points ratio(H) Host

Bracket

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Cheng Dadang (UST Junior Tiger Sands)

Baseball

The UAAP baseball championships commenced on January 7 with the return of the high school boys' tournament.[23]

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head runs against; 5) overall run differential(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^ abcHead-to-head record: AdU 3–1, UP 2–2, UST 1–3; fourth-seed playoff: UP 8–7 UST
Match-up results
Updated to match(es) played on March 17, 2026. Source:   = Win;   = Extra innings win;   = Win by mercy rule;   = Loss;   = Loss by mercy rule;   = Extra innings loss
Scores

Results to the right and top of the gray cells are first round games, those to the left and below are second round games.

Source: Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.

Superscript is the number of innings played before the mercy rule was applied or the final number of innings following extra innings.

Fourth seed playoff

Playoffs

Semifinals
(1) NU vs. (4) UP
(2) La Salle vs. (3) Adamson
Finals
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Renato Samuel Jr. (DLSU Green Batters)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Charles Chua (NU Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Zane Pradez (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
  • Best Pitcher: Hilario Espina III (NU Bulldogs) (2.105 ERA)
  • Best Hitter: Renato Samuel Jr. (DLSU Green Batters) (.476)
  • Best Slugger: Renato Samuel Jr. (DLSU Green Batters) (.906)
  • Most Home Runs: Renato Samuel Jr. (DLSU Green Batters) (2 HR)
  • Most RBIs: Luis Magsadia (Ateneo Blue Eagles) (16 RBI)
  • Most Stolen Bases: Ezykiel Bautista (DLSU Green Batters) (8 SB)

Boys' tournament

Elimination round

Updated to match(es) played on February 16, 2026. Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head runs against; 5) overall run differential(G) GuestsNotes:
  1. ^ abcHead-to-head record: DLSZ 3–1, NUNS 2–2, Southridge 1–3; second-seed playoff: Southridge 6–3 NUNS
Match-up results
Updated to match(es) played on February 16, 2026. Source:   = Win;   = Extra innings win;   = Win by mercy rule;   = Loss;   = Loss by mercy rule;   = Extra innings loss
Scores

Results to the right and top of the gray cells are first round games, those to the left and below are second round games.

Updated to match(es) played on January 21, 2026. Source: Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.

Superscript is the number of innings played before the mercy rule was applied or the final number of innings following extra innings.

Second seed playoff

Finals

Game 1
Game 2

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: John Denrick Plaza (NUNS Bullpups)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Amiel Belgar (Southridge Admirals)
  • Best Pitcher: Laurence Valeros (DLSZ Junior Green Batters) (4.849 ERA)
  • Best Hitter: JC Basañes (Southridge Admirals) (.441)
  • Best Slugger: John Denrick Plaza (NUNS Bullpups) (.613)
  • Most Home Runs: Aljun Tapia (DLSZ Junior Green Batters) (1 HR)
  • Most RBIs: Matt Genota (Southridge Admirals) (11 RBI)
  • Most Stolen Bases: Van Ibabao (UST Junior Golden Sox) (16 SB)

Softball

The UAAP softball championships began on February 24 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Source: Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-game playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) head-to-head runs against; 5) overall run differential(H) Hosts
Match-up results
Source:   = Win;   = Extra innings win;   = Win by mercy rule;   = Loss;   = Loss by mercy rule;   = Extra innings loss
Scores
Source: Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Results to the right and top of the gray cells are first round games, those to the left and below are second round games. Superscript is the number of innings played before the mercy rule applied.
Finals
Game 1
Game 2

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Mae Langga (Adamson Lady Falcons)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Glory Alonzo (Adamson Lady Falcons)
  • Rookie of the Year: Anna Macatbag (UST Tiger Softbelles)
  • Best Pitcher: Glory Alonzo (Adamson Lady Falcons) (.625 ERA)
  • Best Hitter: Mae Langga (Adamson Lady Falcons) (.480)
  • Best Slugger: Mae Langga (Adamson Lady Falcons) (1.040)
  • Most Home Runs: Mae Langga (Adamson Lady Falcons) (3 HR)
  • Most RBIs: Mae Langga (Adamson Lady Falcons) (13 RBI)
  • Most Stolen Bases: Cassandra Inot (DLSU Lady Batters) (6 SB)

Tennis

The UAAP tennis championships started on February 14 at the Colegio San Agustin - Bulacan Tennis Stadium in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.[24] The tournament also featured the debut of the boys' division as a demonstration sport.[25] The boys' division also saw the debut a new competition format, featuring individual singles and doubles events.[26]

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Updated to match(es) played on 15 February 2026. Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-tie playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) matches ratio; 6) games ratio(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^ abSecond seed playoff: UST 3–2 NU

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: John Aguilar (UE Red Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Carl Tan (UP Fighting Maroons)

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Updated to match(es) played on 15 February 2026. Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-tie playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) matches ratio; 6) games ratio(H) HostsNotes:
  1. ^ abHead-to-head: NU 2–0 UP

Finals

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Kaye-Anne Emana (UST Female Tennisters) and Elizabeth Abarquez (NU Lady Bulldogs)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Elizabeth Abarquez (NU Lady Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Marielle Jarata (UP Fighting Maroons)

Boys' tournament

Key

Singles draw

Doubles draw

Team Event Elimination round

Updated to match(es) played on 15 February 2026. Source: The UAAPRules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for #2 or #4, one-tie playoff; 3) head-to-head record; 4) match points; 5) matches ratio; 6) games ratio(G) Guests; (H) Hosts

Playoffs

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Kobi Luzon (UE Junior Red Warriors) and Aser Delos Santos (UE Junior Red Warriors)

Fencing

The UAAP fencing championships were held from March 13 to 16, 2026 at the Makati Coliseum.

Men's tournament

Medal tally

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Shawn Nicollei Felipe (UE Red Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Calix Ho (UP Fighting Maroons)

Women's tournament

Medal tally

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Queen Dalmacio (UE Lady Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Alyzabeth Gilbert (UE Lady Warriors)

Boys' tournament

Medal tally

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: James Limuel Lim (UE Junior Red Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Matteo Canlas (UE Junior Red Warriors)

Girls' tournament

Medal tally

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Sophia Cantantan (UE Junior Lady Warriors)
  • Rookie of the Year: Christine Mae Morales (UE Junior Lady Warriors)

Judo

The UAAP judo tournaments were held from April 11–12, 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.

Men's tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Kyan Ballecer (UST Tiger Judokas)
  • Rookie of the Year: Aeon Lance Kim (UST Tiger Judokas)

Women's tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Christine Quiniones (UST Lady Judokas)
  • Rookie of the Year: Rovy Mae Ujano (UP Fighting Maroons)

Boys' tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Zachary Cabrera (UST Junior Tiger Judokas)
  • Rookie of the Year: Miguel Tecson (DLSZ Junior Green Judokas)

Girls' tournament

Team standings

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Zkeana Valdez (UST Junior Lady Judokas)

Taekwondo

The UAAP taekwondo championships began on April 21, 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.

Poomsae

Collegiate tournament

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Ian Corton (NU Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Carl Ong (NU Bulldogs)

High school tournament

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Angel Dacanay (UST Junior Tiger Jins)
  • Rookie of the Year: Aesha Oglayon (NUNS Bullpups)

Kyorugi

Men's tournament

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Kenneth Buenavides (NU Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Michael Cabaluna (Ateneo Blue Eagles)

Women's tournament

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Rajany Santos (NU Lady Bulldogs)
  • Rookie of the Year: Tachiana Magin (UST Lady Jins)

Boys' tournament

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Josh Pinatacan (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)
  • Rookie of the Year: Karl Batulayan (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)

Girls' tournament

The overall rankings were not released for the girls' tournament, but the NUNS Lady Bullpups dominated the tournament with four gold medals after sweeping all their finals assignments.[27]

3×3 basketball

The UAAP 3x3 basketball championships were held from April 27 to May 3, 2026. The tournament venue was the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque.

Men's tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Season 88 3x3Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head record; 3) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 4) overall quotient(H) Hosts

Final round

Bracket
Match results

All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00).

Women's tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Season 88 3x3Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head record; 3) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 4) overall quotient(H) Hosts

Final round

Bracket
Match results

All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00).

Boys' 19U tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Season 88 3x3Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head record; 3) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 4) overall quotient(H) Hosts

Final round

Bracket
Match results

All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00).

Girls' HS tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Season 88 3x3Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head record; 3) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 4) overall quotient(H) Hosts

Final round

Match results

All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00).

Boys' 16U tournament

Elimination round

Source: UAAP Season 88 3x3Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head record; 3) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 4) overall quotient(H) Hosts

Final round

Bracket
Match results

All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08:00).

Medalists and Awards

Golf

The UAAP Golf Tournament was held for the first time as a demonstration sport from May 11 to 14 at the Tagaytay Midlands in Tagaytay, Cavite

Medal summary

Men's tournament

Team standings

Source: The UAAP(H) Host

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Perry Bucay (De La Salle Green Archers)

Women's tournament

Team standings

Source: The UAAP(H) Host

Awards

  • Most Valuable Player: Julia Lua (De La Salle Lady Archers)

Cheerdance

The UAAP Cheerdance Competition season 88 was held on November 29, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.[28]

Team standings

Special Awards

Streetdance

The UAAP Streetdance Competition was held on May 3, 2026 at the Blue Eagle Gym, and was held for the first time ever as a standalone event as opposed to organizing it as part of the UAAP closing ceremony.[29]

Collegiate division

High school division

Overall awards

The following were awarded during the closing ceremonies on May 15, 2026, at the Quadricentennial Pavilion.

Overall champion

Collegiate

High school

Athlete of the Year

Collegiate

Individual sports
Team sports

High school

Individual sports
Team sports

Athlete-Scholar of the Year

Collegiate

High school

Event calendar

Notes
  1. ^ abAll divisions (M/W/G/B19U/B16U).

General championship summary

The general champion is determined by a point system. The system gives 15 points to the champion team of a UAAP event, 12 to the runner-up, and 10 to the third placer. The following points: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 are given to the rest of the participating teams according to their order of finish.

Medal tables

Collegiate division

  *   Host nation (Season host);   General championsNotes: Results are final.

High school division

  *   Host nation (Season host);   General championsNotes: Results are final.

General championship tally

Collegiate division

(H) Season host;   = Champion;   = Runner-up;   = Third place; — = No team.Notes: Results are final.

High School division

(H) Season host;   = Champion;   = Runner-up;   = Third place; — = No team.Notes: Results are final.

Broadcasting notes

Personnel

Broadcasters

See also

References

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