For its yearly return, Red Bull Half Court invites top players to compete in the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball match. This time around, players from Mindanao to Luzon will compete in regional qualifiers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to see who can advance to the world finals, which will take place in New York City, the epicenter of streetball and one of basketball's most renowned venues. Expect an even higher level of competition this time around. 

Red Bull Half Court: The Ultimate Playground of Streetball 

The games will be conducted by FIBA regulations, with a knockout format for the subsequent rounds and pool play for the first round.

Red Bull Half Court is all about making baskets and playing fast-paced offense, but it also has a special Red Bull twist: the team in each group that has scored the most points overall throughout the games gets to keep the Own the Court Score. The teams that score the highest will move on to play in the National Finals.

"Basketball is an important part of the Filipino culture, and we believe that this tournament will provide a platform for young and aspiring ballers to showcase their skills and passion for the game, we are especially excited to continue expanding this year with our qualifiers in Davao." 

-Eric Altamirano, Red Bull Half Court Tournament Commissioner. 

Men and women above eighteen are eligible to compete in the competition. Every competing team needs to have four players, with the fourth serving as a backup or reserve. The following dates will mark the start of registration, qualifying rounds, and other events leading up to the World Finals:

• February 16 - Registration opens for Cebu, Manila, and Davao Qualifiers
• March 9 - Cebu Qualifiers 
• April 6 - Davao Qualifiers 
• April 13 - Manila Qualifiers 
• April 27 - National Finals Tournament 
• October - World Finals (New York City)

April 27 is the day of the National Finals' conclusion. The champions will represent the Philippines in October 2024 in New York City at the World Finals.

FREE Registration for Interested participants here: http://redbull.com/halfcourtph

Don't pass up the opportunity to sign up for the February 16–19 Cebu, Manila, and Davao qualifiers. Raise your game and sign up for Red Bull Half Court's ultimate 3-on-3 league right now! Visit the Red Bull website, as well as the following social media accounts, for additional details and updates about the upcoming Red Bull Half Court: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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What is Red Bull Half Court

Red Bull Half Court is a unique basketball tournament that showcases the best streetballers from over 28 countries worldwide. The competition is designed for young and aspiring ballers who want to bring their skills to a global stage. The tournament features a 3-on-3 format following FIBA’s basketball rules.

About Red Bull

Red Bull gives wings to people and ideas. As a functional beverage, we give wings to people by vitalizing the body and mind – supporting their dreams and aspirations through their passion for sports.

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For more information, kindly contact:
Patricia Muñoz | Communications Lead | Red Bull
patricia.munoz@redbull.com | +63 917 703 1380
 
Jovi Gabrentina | Media Relations | Centaur Marketing
jovi@centaurmarketing.co| pr@centaurmarketing.co

Interactive events like the MLBB Quiz Game and Pinoy Henyo, a well-liked word and mind game in the Philippines, and a friendly MLBB competition are planned for the MLBB Community Cup. The event will also discuss responsible gaming and job options in the gaming and esports industries concurrently. 

"We recognize our shared responsibility in fostering a fun and healthy environment for our MLBB gamers. With the MLBB Community Cup, we hope our participants further develop their teamwork, problem-solving, and network-building skills, among others," says Miah Kang, MOONTON Games PH Community Manager.

The MLBB Community Cup will take place in National University-Laguna on February 1-2, 2024, followed by a visit to the Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City on February 5-6, 2024. Students who participate will have the opportunity to bring home exclusive merchandise, including hero cards with Martis, Yin, and Fanny.  See prizepool below. 

A brand-new Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and the largest portion of the prize pool worth 50,000 in-game diamonds will go to the champions of the friendly MLBB tournament, while the runners-up will receive Xiaomi Smartband 8, a 10,000mAh power bank, Buds4 Pro, and City Sling Bags.

Know more about the MLBB Community Cup through the official MLBB pages below:

l  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MobileLegendsOnlinePH

l  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MobileLegends5v5MOBA

l  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbbttofficial?lang=en

l  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobileLegendsOL

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About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 105 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

About MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 1500 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, Hong Kong, and mainland China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide.

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Thanks for reading and see you on the next one!

-BENCH