PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup guide: Schedule, standings, results, where to watch

The PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup heads to the finals between Barangay Ginebra and TNT.

Check out the biggest stories per team, game schedules, standings, scores and results, where to watch, and more.

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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Friday | March 14 | MOA Arena | Finals Game 1

• TNT vs Ginebra | 7:30 p.m.

Sunday | March 16 | MOA Arena | Finals Game 2

• Ginebra vs TNT | 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday | March 19 | PhilSports Arena | Finals Game 3

• TNT vs Ginebra | 7:30 p.m.

WHERE TO WATCH

Free-to-air: RPTV | Free TV Ch. 9, DTT Ch. 18.2,19.1

Pay TV: PBA Rush | Cignal TV Ch. 260 HD Ch. 90 SD

Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Mobile: Download via App Store or Google Play | Desktop: PilipinasLive.com

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PLAYOFF PICTURE as of March 9, 2025 | 7:00 a.m.

FINALS

TNT Tropang Giga (#2) vs Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (#4)

• From bench to court, Malonzo 'feels good to be back' in Ginebra's Finals rematch vs TNT
• Chot admits Castro's leadership, maturity will be missed in TNT's Finals rematch vs Ginebra
• Rey Nambatac turns pressure into motivation as TNT heads to PBA Finals sans Jayson Castro

SEMIFINALS

NorthPort Batang Pier (#1) vs Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (#4) | Ginebra wins series 4-1, eliminates NorthPort

• Ginebra whips NorthPort anew in Game 5, secures last PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals seat
• NorthPort derails Ginebra, finally wins in Game 4 of PBA Commissioner's Cup semis series 
• Ginebra continues to impose dominance over NorthPort for commanding 3-0 semis lead
• Ginebra crushes NorthPort, gains 2-0 edge in PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semis series
• Ginebra whips NorthPort, takes Game 1 of semifinal showdown in PBA Commissioner's Cup 
• Joshua Munzon, NorthPort out to prove worth in PBA semis opener vs Ginebra
• Scottie Thompson, Ginebra challenge no. 1 NorthPort in PBA semifinals
• NorthPort's BEST CONFERENCE RUN! | PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup
• Brgy Ginebra's ROYAL BARRAGE to the semis | PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup
• NorthPort barges into Commissioner's Cup semis... with Ginebra waiting again | PBA schedule
• PBA: Ginebra coach Tim Cone calls former ward Arvin Tolentino as their 'local Brownlee'
• PBA: Tim Cone lauds Ginebra’s semifinal foe NorthPort--'That’s a real team'
• PBA semifinals: NorthPort tests mettle against battle-hardened Ginebra under bright playoff lights

TNT Tropang Giga (#2) vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (#6) | TNT wins series 4-1, eliminates Rain or Shine

• Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, TNT dispose of Rain or Shine in Game 5, book ticket to PBA Finals
• TNT holds off Rain or Shine, regains control of PBA semis showdown with Game 4 win 
• Rain or Shine pushes back, scores crucial Game 3 win over TNT in PBA Comm's Cup semis
• TNT survives late exit of RHJ, prevails over Rain or Shine anew in Game 2 of PBA semis
• TNT repels Rain or Shine, gains headstart in PBA Comm's Cup best-of-7 semis duel 
• Calvin Oftana, TNT start new PBA title chase in Commissioner's Cup semis vs ROS
• Adrian Nocum, Rain or Shine look for better start vs TNT in PBA semifinals
• TNT HIGH SPEED CONNECTION to the semis | PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup
• Rain or Shine’s COLORFUL RUN to the semis | PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup
• TNT, Rain or Shine run it back for Commissioner's Cup semifinals | PBA schedule
• Adrian Nocum is PBA Player of the Week after leading Rain or Shine to Commissioner's Cup semifinals
• PBA semifinals: TNT, Rain or Shine extend playoff rivalry to Commissioner's Cup

QUARTERFINALS

NorthPort Batang Pier (#1) vs Magnolia Hotshots (#8) | Twice-to-beat NorthPort eliminates Magnolia

• NorthPort dumps Magnolia, clinches first semis berth in PBA Commissioner's Cup 
• PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoff preview: NorthPort stakes historic conference vs Magnolia
• NorthPort looks to cash in on historic conference, but Magnolia stands in the way | PBA schedule

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (#4) vs Meralco Bolts (#5) | Ginebra eliminates Meralco, 2-1

• Ginebra extends dominance over playoff rival Bolts in Game 3, enters PBA Comm's Cup semis
• Meralco denies Ginebra in Game 2, forces rubber match in PBA Comm's Cup quarters clash 
• Ginebra repels Meralco in Game 1, moves a win away from semis berth in PBA Commissioner's Cup 
• PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoff preview: Ginebra, Meralco renew rivalry
• Ginebra and Meralco set for latest chapter of PBA playoff rivalry | PBA schedule

TNT Tropang Giga (#2) vs Eastern (#7) | Twice-to-beat TNT eliminates Eastern

• TNT sends Eastern packing, advances to semifinals of PBA Commissioner's Cup 
• PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoff preview: Twice-to-beat TNT tackles Eastern
• TNT gets dibs on guest team Eastern for PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs | PBA schedule

Converge FiberXers (#3) vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (#6) | Rain or Shine eliminates Converge, 2-1

• Rain or Shine frustrates Converge in deciding Game 3, advances to semis in PBA Comm's Cup
• Rain or Shine gets new lease on life with Game 2 win over Converge in PBA Comm's Cup QF 
• Converge downs Rain or Shine, gains headstart in PBA Commissioner's Cup quarters showdown
• PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoff preview: Youthful Converge, Rain or Shine test each other’s mettle
• Converge, Rain or Shine clash to make PBA Commissioner's Cup semis | PBA schedule

STANDINGS as of February 3, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.

NorthPort Batang Pier 9-3 (Twice-to-beat)

TNT Tropang Giga 8-4 (Twice-to-beat)

Converge FiberXers 8-4 (Playoff berth secured)

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 8-4 (Playoff berth secured)

Meralco Bolts 7-5 (Playoff berth secured)

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 7-5 (Playoff berth secured)

Eastern 7-5 (Playoff berth secured)

Magnolia Hotshots 6-6 (Won knockout game for 8th)

NLEX Road Warriors 6-6 (Lost knockout game for 8th)

San Miguel Beermen 5-7 (Eliminated)

Phoenix Fuel Masters 3-9 (Eliminated)

Blackwater Bossing 3-9 (Eliminated)

Terrafirma Dyip 1-11 (Eliminated)

• Week 1 | PBA: Bong Quinto powers Meralco to 2-0 start as Player of the Week
• Week 2 | Joshua Munzon ushers NorthPort to victory anew
• Week 3 | Calvin Oftana finds confidence, shoots career-high 42 for PBA Player of the Week
• Week 4 | Jordan Heading steers Converge to right direction as Player of the Week
• Week 5 | PBA: Fit-again Chris Banchero gets Player of the Week nod for surging Meralco
• Week 6 | Robert Bolick is PBA Player of the Week after rare 40-10 game in NLEX's crucial win

TEAM STORIES/LINEUPS

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel

• Import: Justin Brownlee
• New face: Troy Rosario (Free agent)
• Rest of the team: Maverick Ahanmisi, Jeremiah Gray, RJ Abarrientos, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, Nard Pinto, Isaac Go, Stephen Holt, Raphael Cu, Von Pessumal, Raymond Aguilar, Japeth Aguilar, Aljon Mariano, Benedict Adamos
• Injured/reserved: Jamie Malonzo
• Coach: Tim Cone
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Semifinals (lost to San Miguel, 0-3)

• Troy Rosario part of Ginebra's lineup for PBA Commissioner's Cup 

Blackwater Bossing

• Import: George King
• Rest of the team: RK Ilagan, Sedrick Barefield, Rey Suerte, Jaydee Tungcab, James Kwekuteye, Bradwyn Guinto, Miguel Corteza, Clifford Jopia, Kib Montalbo, Justin Chua, Derohn Dominic Mitchell, Richard Escoto, Christian David, Jewel Ponferrda, Tyrus Hill
• Injured/reserved: Mike Ayonayon
• Coach: Jeff Cariaso
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 11th place (1-10)

• George King returns to power Blackwater's PBA Commissioner's Cup cause

Converge FiberXers

• Import: Cheick Diallo
• New face: Jordan Heading (Rights traded by Terrafirma)
• Rest of the team: Inand Fornilos, Kamron Vigan-Fleming, Bryan Jason Andrade, Alex Cabagnot, Michael Nieto, Deschon Winston, Marc Paolo Javillonar, Alec Stockton, Justin Arana, Kevin Racal, Jeo Ambohot, JL De Los Santos, Bryan Santos, King Caralipio
• Injured/reserved: Patrick Maagdenberg
• Coach: Franco Atienza
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 12th (1-10)

• PBA: Jordan Heading heads to Converge FiberXers 

Eastern

• Import: Cameron Clark
• Familiar faces: Blankley Hayden, Lam Kobey Ketavong, Yang Glen Robertson
• Rest of the team: Cao Ramon, Leung Shiu Wah, Chu Tsz Yung, Chan Siu Wing, Cheung Yin Lung, Pok Yuet Yeung, Zhu Hao, Xu Adam, Leung Ka Hin Marco, Sheikh Muhammad Sulaiman, Guinchard Stecen Serge Marie
• Coach: Mensur Bajramovic
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Did not compete (Season 49 debut for Eastern)

• Bay Area Dragons trio make PBA Commissioner's Cup return with Hong Kong Eastern 
• What does guest team Eastern think about the PBA's 4-point line? 

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots

• Import: Ricardo Ratliffe
• New face: Jerom Lastimosa (Debut)
• Rest of the team: Jerrick Ahanmisi, Paul Lee, Rafi Reavis, Ian Sangalang, Calvin Abueva, Mark Barroca, Rome dela Rosa, Zavier Lucero, Joseph Eriobu, James Laput, Aris Dionisio, Jonathan Jed Mendoza, Jerrick Balanza, Russel Escoto
• Injured/reserved: Peter Alfaro
• Coach: Chito Victolero
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Finals (lost to San Miguel, 2-4)

• Christmas Q&A: Calvin Abueva once believed in Santa, now passes tradition to kids
• PBA: Magnolia's Jerom Lastimosa set for much-awaited debut in upcoming Commissioner’s Cup 
• Ricardo Ratliffe back for Magnolia in PBA Commissioner's Cup after 7 years

Meralco Bolts

• Import: Akil Anthony Mitchell
• Rest of the team: Norman Black, Chris Banchero, Cliff Hodge, Jolo Mendoza, Chris Newsome, Jose Caram, John Quinto, Raymond Almazan, Norbert Torres, Alvin Pasaol, Raymar Jose, Jansen Rios, Kyle Nicholas Pascual, Brandon Bates, CJ Cansino
• Injured/reserved: Allein Maliksi
• Coach: Luigi Trillo
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Phoenix, 84-88)

NLEX Road Warriors

• Import: Michael Griffin-Watkins
• Rest of the team: Richie Rodger, Enoch Valdez, Kevin Alas, Robert Bolick, Dominic Fajardo, Sean Anthony, Robbie Herndon, Matt Nieto, Baser Amer, Dave Marcelo, Jonnel Policarpio, Javee Mocon, Jhan Nermal, Anthony Semerad, Xyrus Torres
• Injured/reserved: Michael Miranda
• Coach: Jong Uichico
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 9th (4-7)

• Christmas on the road: NLEX’s Baser Amer takes holiday gift giving to the streets
  
• PBA: Mike Watkins replaces Ed Davis as NLEX import 
• NLEX launches first-ever Coaches Camp
• Kevin Alas cleared to play, looks to suit up in NLEX's second game vs Blackwater
• With big men injured, NLEX taps former San Beda standout JB Bahio

NorthPort Batang Pier

• Import: Kadeem Jack
• Rest of the team: Paolo Taha, Sidney Onwubere, JM Calma, Fran Yu, Allyn Bulanadi, Abu Tratter, Arvin Tolentino, Evan Nelle, Cade Flores, William Navarro, Joshua Munzon, Jio Jalalon, Damie Cuntapay
• Injured/reserved: Paul Zamar
• Coach: Bonnie Tan
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Ginebra, 93-108)

• Christmas Q&A: Fran Yu shares his favorite Yuletide song (Maybe it's yours, too!)
• Christmas Q&A: Arvin Tolentino shares his most memorable caroling experience and more
• No shot at redemption: John Amores and other players banned by GAB, PBA
  

Phoenix Fuel Masters

Import: Donovan Smith

Rest of the team: Larry Muyang, Sean Manganti, Jason Perkins, Raul Soyud, Ato Ular, RR Garcia, Jayjay Alejandro, Kai Ballungay, Matthew Daves, RJ Jazul, Simon Camacho, Tyler Tio, Kenneth Tuffin, Raffy Verano, Ricci Rivero

Injured/reserved: Kent Salado

Coach: Jamike Jarin

Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Semifinals (lost to Magnolia, 1-3)

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

• Import: Deon Thompson
• Rest of the team: Caelan Tiongson, Adrian Nocum, Felix Lemetti, Gian Mamuyac, Gabe Norwood, Francis Escandor, Anton Asistio, Shaun Ildefonso, Andrei Caracut, Keith Datu, Jhonard Clarito, Leonard Santillan, Beau Belga, Nick Demusis
• Injured/reserved: Luis Villegas
• Coach: Yeng Guiao
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to San Miguel, 122-127)

San Miguel Beermen

• Import: Quincy Miller
• New faces: Juami Tiongson, Andreas Cahilig (Traded by Terrafirma)
• Rest of the team: Simon Enciso, Kris Rosales, Don Trollano, Mo Tautuaa, Chris Ross, Marcio Lassiter, June Mar Fajardo, Jeron Teng, Jericho Cruz, CJay Perez, Rodney Brondial
• Injured/reserved: Avan Nava
• Coach: Jorge Gallent
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Champions (beat Magnolia, 4-2)

• San Miguel taps import Quincy Miller for PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup
• Juami Tiongson looks forward to helping San Miguel retain PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown 
• San Miguel still undecided on import for PBA Commissioner's Cup 

Terrafirma Dyip

• Import: Ryan Earl Richards
• New faces: Vic Manuel and Troy Rosario (Traded by San Miguel), Aljun Melecio and Keith Zaldivar (Acquired from Converge)
• Rest of the team: Mark Nonoy, Mark Louie Sangalang, Tommy Olivario, CJ Catapusan, Stanley Pringle, Kevin Ferrer, Aldrech Ramos, Paolo Hernandez, Didat Hanapi, Kemark Carino, Brent Paraiso
• Injured/reserved: Christian Standhardinger
• Coach: Raymond Tiongco
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: 10th (2-9)

• Terrence Romeo cherishes good memories despite 'sad' move away from San Miguel 
• Terrence Romeo to Terrafirma as PBA Commissioner's Cup champion San Miguel shakes things up 
• PBA: Christian Standhardinger set to retire, Terrafirma official bares
• PBA chief Marcial bares what Terrafirma can do to retain rights to Standhardinger

TNT Tropang Giga

• Import: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
• Rest of the team: Barkley Ebona, Rey Nambatac, JP Erram, Calvin Oftana, Paul Varilla, Glenn Khobuntin, Brian Heruela, RR Pogoy, Jayson Castro, Kelly Williams, Henry Galinato, Kim Aurin, Calvin Payawal, Chris Exciminiano
• Injured/reserved: Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
• Coach: Chot Reyes
• Season 48 Commissioner's Cup result: Quarterfinals (lost to Magnolia, 94-108)

• PBA: Calvin Oftana wants TNT Tropang Giga to be a top contender for each conference