PBA All-Star Weekend


The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend is a series of events hosted by the Philippine [Basketball Association]. Held in the middle of the PBA season, usually before or during the second conference, it consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the All-Star Game held on Sunday night. No regular games are held during this period, which is also known as the All-Star break. Since 2017, the All-Star festivities were extended for a week, instead of starting it on a Friday.

Events

All-Star Game

The All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend.

Shooting Stars Challenge

This event was introduced in 2006.
YearWinners
2006Tony dela Cruz, Chot Reyes,
and Mayor Bambi Emano
2007Jayjay Helterbrand, Dominic Uy,
and Councilor Panding Nince
2008Ronald Tubid, Jason Webb,
and Councilor Greg Gasataya
2009–2011None held
2012Kenneth Duremdes and Jamie Farinas
2013JVee Casio, Paolo Anota,
and Mayor Rouel Paras
2014–2015None held
2016Jericho Cruz, Regina dela Merced,
Stacey Tibayan, and Willie Bautista
2017Glenn Khobuntin, Mayor Emmanuel Mugot,
and Marcelo Balermo
2018Team Paul Lee
2019Gabe Norwood, Vijay Visandani,
and JP Galvez
2020–2022No event held due to COVID-19
2023Jonas Terrado, Apple David,
Kobe Ordaniel, and Senator Bong Go
2024Justine Bacnis, Denise Tan,
Christoffer Elaija Octario, and Councilor Al Victor Espino

Obstacle Challenge

From 1994 to 2002, the competition is known as the "Buzzer Beater contest".
YearWinner
1994Ato Agustin, San Miguel Beermen
Richie Ticzon, Coney Island Ice Cream Stars
1995Matt Makalintal, San Miguel Beermen
1996Jack Santiago, Sunkist Orange Bottlers
1997Tonyboy Espinosa, Mobiline Cellulars
1998Tonyboy Espinosa, Mobiline Phone Pals
1999Bal David, Barangay Ginebra Kings
Rodney Santos, Alaska Milkmen
2000Edward Naron, Barangay Ginebra Kings
2001Jayjay Helterbrand, Barangay Ginebra Kings
2002No event held
2003Rob Johnson, Sta. Lucia Realtors
2004Rob Johnson, Sta. Lucia Realtors
2005Topex Robinson, Red Bull Barako
2006Willie Miller, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2007Willie Miller, Alaska Aces
2008Willie Miller, Alaska Aces
2009Paul Artadi, Barangay Ginebra Kings
2010Jonas Villanueva, San Miguel Beermen
2011Jonas Villanueva, B-Meg Llamados
2012Jonas Villanueva, B-Meg Llamados
2013Jonas Villanueva, Barako Bull Energy
2014Mark Barroca, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
2015Jeric Fortuna, San Miguel Beermen
2016Maverick Ahanmisi, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2017Maverick Ahanmisi, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2018Beau Belga, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2019Beau Belga, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2020–2022No event held due to COVID-19
2023Dave Marcelo, TNT Tropang Giga
2024JM Calma, NorthPort Batang Pier

Slam Dunk Contest

YearWinner
1992Vergel Meneses, Presto Ice Cream Makers
1993Vergel Meneses, Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs
1994Victor Pablo, Pepsi Hotshots
1995Benjie Paras and Elmer Lago, Formula Shell Zoom Masters
1996Marlou Aquino and Noli Locsin, Ginebra San Miguel
1997Tyrone Hopkins* and Mike Orquillas, Gordon's Gin Boars
1998No event held
1999Rob Parker, Sta. Lucia Realtors
2000Don Camaso, Mobiline Phone Pals
2001Joey Mente, San Miguel Beermen
2002No event held
2003Brandon Cablay, Alaska Aces
2004Cyrus Baguio, Red Bull Barako
2005Niño Canaleta, Air21 Express
2006Niño Canaleta, Air21 Express
2007Niño Canaleta, Air21 Express
2008Kelly Williams, Sta. Lucia Realtors
2009David Noel*, Barangay Ginebra Kings
2010Niño Canaleta, B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados
2011Kelly Williams, Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2012Niño Canaleta, Barangay Ginebra Kings
2013Chris Ellis, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
2014Rey Guevarra, Meralco Bolts
Justin Melton, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
2015Rey Guevarra, Meralco Bolts
2016Rey Guevarra, Meralco Bolts
2017Chris Newsome, Meralco Bolts
2018Rey Guevarra, Phoenix Fuel Masters
2019Rey Guevarra, Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters
2020–2022No event held due to COVID-19
2023David Murrell, Converge FiberXers
2024Cancelled due to the injuries of participants

Blitz Game

Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts

From 2012 to 2014, The Rookies vs. Sophomores Blitz Game was replaced by the Team Stalwarts vs Team Greats, which each team composed of four PBA Legends and eight current PBA players. In 2016, the game was recontinued in place of the Blitz Game but stopped being held starting in 2017. The game returned in 2023 with both Team Stalwarts and Greats only composed of rookies, sophomores, and junior players.
YearWinning teamScoreLosing teamMVP Venue
2012Greats143–139StalwartsAto Agustin Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
2013Stalwarts112–105GreatsKenneth Duremdes Davao del Sur Coliseum, Digos, Davao del Sur
2014Stalwarts136–136GreatsRey Guevarra Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
2016Stalwarts99–94GreatsRaymond Almazan Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
2023Greats158–138StalwartsAdrian Wong City of Passi Arena, Passi, Iloilo
2024Greats142–133StalwartsJustin Arana La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental