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Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is a men's regional professional basketball league in the Philippines. As of the 2026 season, the league is composed of 26 teams.
The MPBL was founded in 2017 by eight-division boxing world champion and then-Senator Manny Pacquiao to allow local players to take part in competitive basketball. The league is often referred to as a "regional league" due to its location-based format with home and away games. The league gained professional status in 2022.
Over time, the MPBL has attracted multiple prospects from the collegiate level who would go on to play in top-flight leagues such as the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The success of the league has also led to multiple spin-off leagues under the Maharlika Pilipinas banner. In 2026, the MPBL became the Philippines' partner league in the East Asia Super League.
The Abra Weavers are the current defending champions, beating the Quezon Huskers in three games during the 2025 MPBL finals. The Pampanga Giant Lanterns are currently the only team to win multiple championships, during so in 2023 and 2024.