Philippines shatters FIBA World Cup attendance record with 38,115 fans / News - Basketnews.com

The Philippines draws 38,115 to the FIBA World Cup opener against the Dominican Republic at the Philippine Arena, Manila.

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Philippines basketball fans made history in Manila. 38,115 spectators packed the Philippine Arena, setting a new FIBA Basketball World Cup attendance record.

Dominican Republic / Schedule

Dominican Republic PhilippinesFri12:00 Italy Dominican RepublicSun08:00 Angola Dominican RepublicTue08:00

The setting for this unprecedented feat was the Philippine national team's inaugural match in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where they clashed against the Dominican Republic.

The duel was held at the Philippine Arena, the largest indoor venue in the world that holds up to 55,000 spectators.

This record-breaking moment eclipsed the previous milestone of 32,616 attendees, established during the 1994 FIBA World Championship encounter between Team USA and Russia.

The Philippine Arena set the attendance record for any indoor sporting event this year when 54,589 fans watched Game 7 of the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup in January between Barangay Ginebra and Bay Area.

Only two World Cup games were played in the venue, and both on the same day -- August 25th. The first game featured a matchup between Angola and Italy.

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