Calling all Basketball and BL fans, the All-Star Games 2026 cross borders!
Star Magic’s annual sports event is a celebration of Kapamilya talent, allowing fans to see another side of their favorite stars. It started in 2010 and has become one of the highly anticipated events of the year. The usual battle on the court has both teams originating from the Philippines, with a mix of familiar and new faces that are well known in the country. The sports included are basketball, volleyball, and other competitive activities.
When COVID-19 hit, the event was paused and returned in 2022 after two years. It was a way to celebrate 30 years of Star Magic with the name Star Magic 30: All-Star Games—it usually acts as a two-in-one event offering an exciting mix of entertainment and competition.
🏀Presenting you the court contenders of this year’s 🇵🇭All-Star Games 2026🇹🇭
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️Raise your hands if you’re locked in for the epic ball battle between Team Star Magic Shooting Stars and Team GMMTV!
🗓️AUGUST 23, 2026
📍Mall of Asia Arena🎟️ Stay tuned for the ticketing… pic.twitter.com/uFDfgxUvdq
— Star Magic (@starmagicphils) July 6, 2026
This 2026, All-Star Games the lineup is going global with the Philippine team going up against GMMTV’s Thai actors, who are best known both for their Boys Love (BL) series and prowess on the court.
Team Philippines | Image from ABS-CBN
Let’s start off with the Philippine Team. The lineup includes Emilio Daez, JM Ibarra, Gerald Anderson, Ronnie Alonte, River Joseph, Young JV, Tristan Ramirez, Argel Saycon, Jeremiah Lisbo, Ashton Salvador, and Elyson De Dios. Most of the players are Pinoy Big Brother alumni like Daez, Ibarra, Lisbo, and more. Alonte, Young JV, and Anderson are veterans in the industry—the lineup is a mix of familiar and new faces for everyone to support.
Team Thailand | Image from ABS-CBN
Next, we have a strong lineup from GMMTV, including twins AJ Chayapol Jutamas and JJ Chayakorn Jutamas, Trai ”Neo” Nimtawat, Joss Way-ar, Gawin Caskey, Phudtripart “Ryu” Bhudthonamochai, Aston Ratiphat Luengvoraphan, Marc Natarit Worakornlertsith, Ping Krittanun Aunchananun, and Teshow Promsakha Na Sakonnakhon. Each of these actors is best known for their roles in BL series and basketball plays during GMMTV’s annual Starlympics. The actors are also often seen in supporting roles or as the main duo of the series. An example is JossGawin, who is best known for being GMMTV’s international pair and will have a Heat & Beat Concert later this July. Ryu is currently part of the A Dog and A Plane series as Veha, the second lead in the series.
Tickets go on sale this July 10 on https://smtickets.com/ at 12NN.
Catch this exciting basketball match-up this August 23 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines!