PBA Rush

PBA Rush is a 24/7 exclusive channel of Cignal, which has been currently airing games of the Philippine Basketball Association. The channel is patterned after NBA TV and was launched on July 5, 2016. The 3-year partnership agreement between Cignal and the PBA was signed on July 17, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, 2 days after the opening of the 2016 PBA Governors' Cup.[1][2]

PBA Rush
LaunchedJuly 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)
NetworkTV5 Network
Owned byCignal TV, Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings Inc.)
Philippine Basketball Association
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(downscaled to 16:9 480i for the SDTV feed)
SloganEvery Play. Every Game. Everyday.
(2016–present)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageEnglish (main)
Filipino (secondary)
Broadcast areaNationwide
AffiliatesOne Sports
Sister channel(s)
Websitehttps://cignal.tv
Availability
Satellite
Cignal TV (Nationwide)Channel 90 (SD)
Channel 260 (HD)
SatLite (Nationwide)Channel 50 (SD)
OSNChannel 951 (SD)
Cable
CablelinkChannel 54 (SD)

Aside from the live telecast of the PBA games (in English commentary), other programming included in PBA Rush are same-day replays of PBA games, games from the PBA D-League,[2] and behind-the-scenes shows such as Kuwentong Gilas.[1] The channel currently focuses on the ongoing season and conference.[1][3]

The channel is aired on Channel 90 in standard definition and Channel 260 in high definition. Some programs of PBA Rush, are also aired international on the Kapatid Channel.

Currently aired programs
  • PBA games*
  • PBA D-League games*
  • The Chasedown
  • Basketball Science
  • Basketball Almanac with Lourd de Veyra
  • Shootaround
  • The Huddle
  • StePBAck
  • Jumpball
  • Numbers
  • Hotseat

Special programs

Notes

(*) also aired on Kapatid Channel (international).

See also

References
  1. Bracher, Jane (July 17, 2016). "PBA launches 24/7 satellite TV channel". Rappler. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  2. "PBA, Cignal launch TV network's 'PBA Rush'". The Philippine Star. July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  3. "PBA partners with Cignal for 24-hour basketball channel". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 17, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
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