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FIBA World Cup fever at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

Hoop fanatics get to enjoy viewing parties across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls properties

Published Aug 24, 2023 10:40 am
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Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ restaurants and sports bars will host viewing parties of the biggest basketball event when the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup tips off this Friday, Aug. 25. The establishments in the premier lifestyle destination of the country recognizes the religion of basketball for Filipinos and will be providing them the avenue for exciting basketball action, especially in cheering the Gilas Pilipinas national team, until Sept. 10.

Here are the locations where fans can troop to and gather:

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  • 121, Eastwood City
  • Agave, Eastwood City
  • Bills Lounge, Eastwood City
  • Frankies, Eastwood City
  • Rue, Eastwood City
  • Reserve, Forbes Town
  • Tipsy Pig, Forbes Town
  • Bugsy’s, Paseo Parkview Suites
  • El Calle Food & Music Hall, Newport World Resorts
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Uptown Bonifacio
  • Whisky Park, Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill

Bugsy’s opening night festivities will be headlined by DJs from popular metro radio station Magic 89.9 from 10:30 p.m to 2:30 a.m where patrons can expect non-stop entertainment. Each venue will also have their own games and amusements aside from the sizzling hardcourt actions brought by the biggest names in the basketball world as the event will be played in three countries simultaneously, a first for FIBA.

The 11 venues offer fans the choice of sports bar to go to for convenience and preference among the premier lifestyle destinations of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and cheer their hearts out for big stars such as Luka Doncic, Karl-Anthony Towns, the bevy of Team USA led by Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Austin Reaves.

“This is quite momentous for the Philippines as it is only the second time that they are hosting this big event. It’s also a great moment to share with everyone that we have top-notch pubs and sports bars who will cater to not just the basketball fan, but to sports fans in general and let them taste the world,” shared Megaworld Lifestyle Malls head Graham Coates.

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Megaworld Lifestyle Malls is the retail and commercial development arm of Megaworld Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest real estate companies, and pioneer of lifestyle malls. Among the malls in its operations are: Eastwood Mall, Eastwood Citywalk, Lucky Chinatown, Venice Grand Canal, McKinley West, Uptown Bonifacio, Newport Mall at Newport World Resorts, Forbes Town, Arcovia City, The Clubhouse at Temple Drive, California Garden Square, Paseo Center, Three Central Mall, San Lorenzo Place Mall, Alabang West Parade, Greenhouse at Village Square Alabang, Twin Lakes Shopping Village, Festive Walk Iloilo, Mactan Alfresco, Southwoods Mall, Broadway Centrum, Boracay Beach Walk and San Antonio Place.

For more updates on the latest happenings, visit official website or call their hotline at 8-462-8888.

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