How to watch PBA Governors' Cup: Fixtures, results, all you need to know

The road to the PBA Governors' Cup championship begins anew as the league opens its season-ending conference on July 10, with playdates every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Here's everything you need to know before the conference tips off.

The 13 PBA teams will once again be split into two groups in a double-round robin elimination. The top four teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, where crossover best-of-three series await before the tournament shifts to the traditional best-of-seven semifinals and Finals.

This year's edition also features the return of the Macau Giant Pandas as the league's guest team, after participating in the past Commissioner's Cup.

The conference will also be unlike any other, as the PBA schedule has been carefully structured around Gilas Pilipinas' international commitments. The tournament will take a break after Aug. 14 to accommodate the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers third window and the 20th Asian Games.

Eliminations are scheduled for Oct. 7 to 21, while quarterfinals start on Oct. 25.

The conference will take another break in November for the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, before the semifinals and Finals take place in December.

What are the double-round robin elimination groups for the PBA Governors' Cup

Group A: Barangay Ginebra, Blackwater Bossing, Macau Giant Pandas, Magnolia Hotshots, Meralco Bolts, Phoenix Fuel Masters, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

Group B: Converge FiberXers, NLEX Road Warriors, San Miguel Beermen, Terrafirma Dyip, Titan Ultra Giant Risers, TNT Tropang 5G.

How can I watch the PBA Governors' Cup games?

Fans can catch the games live through the Pilipinas Live App, the One Sports YouTube channel, and Cignal Play. Television coverage is also available on PBA Rush (Channel 260 HD or Channel 90 SD) and RPTV.

Players to watch in the PBA Governors' Cup

(*Stats from RealGM in the past conference except for Macau and Terrafirma)

• RJ Abarrientos (Barangay Ginebra)
  - Looks to continue his breakout Commissioner's Cup into the last conference of Season 50.
  - 20.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists on 60.8 TS% in 37.3 minutes

• Robert Bolick (NLEX Road Warriors)
  - Hopes to turn impressive numbers into winning under the guidance of new head coach Jimmy Alapag.
  - 19.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists on 63.7 TS% on 38.0 minutes

• CJ Cansino (Meralco Bolts)
  - Continuous development will be essential to the success of the team come playoff time.
  - 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 55.1 TS% in 23.5 minutes

• Juan Gomez de Liaño (Converge FiberXers)
  - Aims to cap an impressive rookie season by steering his team back to the playoffs.
  - 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists on 55.3 TS% in 30.4 minutes

• Jordan Heading (TNT Tropang 5G)
  - Consistency will be key for for the team's title defense in the Governors' Cup.
  - 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists on 59.5 TS% in 29.7 minute

• Kobey Lam (Macau Giant Pandas)
  - Addition to the team could lead to a better showing in their second go-around in the PBA.
  - (2022-23 w/ Bay Area Dragons): 13.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 54.6 TS% in 31.5 minutes

• Jerom Lastimosa (Magnolia Hotshots)
  - Another opportunity to showcase that he's the lead guard of the present and future.
  - 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists on 59.7 TS% in 25.1 minutes

• June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel Beermen)
  - Closing on a possible 10th MVP, and remains the league's most unstoppable force.
  - 16.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 60.5 TS% in 33.7 minutes

• Adrian Nocum (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters)
  - Beyond the highlight reels, his evolution as a complete scorer will be an intriguing watch.
  - 15.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 50.4 TS% in 26.9 minutes

• Dalph Panopio (Blackwater Bossing)
  - With multiple trade rumors swirling, maybe it's time to take charge.
  - 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists on 42.2 TS% in 20.7 minutes

• Ricci Rivero (Phoenix Fuel Masters)
  - With defenses keying in on him now, scoring growth will be tested in this conference.
  - 19.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists on 50.5 TS% in 32.5 minutes

• Bryan Sajonia (Titan Ultra Giant Risers)
  - Even with struggles in the Commissioner's Cup, he emerged as a bright spot for the team
  - 9.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 53.2 TS% in 17.8 minutes

• Juami Tiongson (Terrafirma Dyip)
  - After being the main guy from 2019 to 2023, he is tasked to rediscover his magic to lead a young squad
  - (2023-24 season w/ Terrafirma): 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 54.2 TS% in 37.5 minutes

Who are the Imports in the PBA Governors' Cup

• Blackwater Bossing: Kentrell Barkley

• Barangay Ginebra: Justin Brownlee (Riley Grigsby is a temporary replacement)

• Converge FiberXers: Jalen Hudson

• Macau Black Knights: De'Vondre Perry

• Magnolia Hotshots: KJ Buffen

• Meralco Bolts: Jordon Varnado

• NLEX Road Warriors: DeQuan Jones

• Phoenix Fuel Masters: BJ Johnson

• Rain or Shine Elasto Painters: Aaron Fuller

• San Miguel Beermen: George King

• Terrafirma Dyip: Justin Strings

• Titan Ultra Giant Risers: James Milton

• TNT Tropang 5G: Darius Days, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson* (* might return in October)

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PBA Governors' Cup Schedule of Eliminations (all times PST)

Friday, July 10 (Ynares Center, Antipolo)

5:15 p. m.: Terrafirma Dyip 113-100 Titan Ultra Giant Risers

• Terrafirma Dyip made a PBA-record of rebounds in a game -- 94.

• Geo Chiu produced a monster double-double of 19 points and 23 rebounds, which are both career-highs.

7:30 p. m.: Macau Giant Pandas 75-114 NLEX Road Warriors

• Jimmy Alapag made a winning debut as head coach of the NLEX Road Warriors

• Import DeQuan Jones posted 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Kevin Alas had an efficient night off the bench with 19 points in 19 minutes.