How to watch Pacquiao vs. Mayweather most awaited fight for free on TV, online, pay per view (PPV) or live viewing in the Philippines? Options are available here.
MANILA, Philippines - On Sunday, May 3, 2015 (May 2 in US), Filipinos will unite once again to show support for the national pride Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao on his mega-fight dubbed as 'Battle for Greatness’ versus the American professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
May 3 UPDATE: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Free Livestream Online, Live Updates Philippines
As the big day is coming for eight-division champion Pacquiao and unbeaten pound-for-pound king Mayweather bout, Filipinos are now searching of the most affordable ways or means to watch it for free. Good thing, we've found at least 5 options for you to witness the the most important fight of Pacquiao's career.
We've compiled here the 5 recommendations that are absolutely free and some instances you might consider it as the best way depending on your socio-economic status, availability and preference:
1. Multi-network free TV airing
The three giant television in the country ABS-CBN Channel 2, GMA-7 and TV5 joined hands and agreed to broadcast simultaneously on free TV the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight on May 3. Through the help of Manny Pacquiao himself and Solar Entertainment who holds the rights for local airing of the fight, the multi-network broadcast became possible.
The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight will be aired on free television on a slightly delayed basis, while Solar Sports will air the bout on cable. The schedule of fight including the undercard rounds will be posted here soon.
2. Subscribe to PLDT TRIPLE PLAY Plan
Planning to have a DSL connection at home in time for the upcoming Pacquiao-Mayweather fight? PLDT has offered the TRIPLE PLAY Plan recently with FREE access to Pay Per View (HD) if you subscribe until April 24.
Its lowest value plan, the Home DSL Plan 999 with speed of up to 3 Mbps comes with the following regular fees: installation fee (P1,100.00), monthly service fee (P999.00) and landline monthly service fee (P700.00). See here for more details.
3. Sponsored Public Viewing
Same with Pacquiao's previous fights, a lot of public places such as gymnasiums, auditoriums and plazas are expected to have live and free viewing of the historic fight, thanks to the politicians (courtesy of taxpayers' money).
READ: Makati gives free viewing of Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
These are where the fans are their loudest, rowdiest and funniest. But if you want to witness pure adulation from Manny’s diehards, this is the place to be.
Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III recently said that local governments should take the lead in arranging the showing of the fight to allow the most number of their constituents to watch it for free.
Search now on your barangay or city's Facebook wall to check out place of the sponsored public viewing. Come early as fans will surely flock the place.
Meanwhile, here's the list where you can watch the mega fight for free:
CALOOCAN
LAS PIÑAS
MAKATI
MANILA
MARIKINA
MUNTINLUPA
NAVOTAS
PASIG
QUEZON CITY
SAN JUAN
TAGUIG
VALENZUELA
PAMPANGA
ZAMBALES
BULACAN
BATAAN
PANGASINAN
LAGUNA
RIZAL
DAVAO
4. Free Livestream Video Online
Some websites and blogs in the Philippines are promising for live streaming video online for Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. If you will rely on this option, expect that the livestream feed is not ad-free, sometimes it lags and unstable depends on your data connection.
TheSummitExpress will update this page once we got the most recommended free livestream feeds for Filipino audience. Stay tuned or bookmark this page.
UPDATE: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Free Livestream Online, Live Updates Philippines
5. Live Radio Broadcast
Yes, it will be aired live through GMA-owned DZBB Super Radyo (594 kHz on the AM band) as they got the official license to broadcast the Las Vegas fight. This is considered as your last option when all else fails and you have no choice but to tune in to your radio.
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MANILA, Philippines - On Sunday, May 3, 2015 (May 2 in US), Filipinos will unite once again to show support for the national pride Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao on his mega-fight dubbed as 'Battle for Greatness’ versus the American professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
May 3 UPDATE: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Free Livestream Online, Live Updates Philippines
As the big day is coming for eight-division champion Pacquiao and unbeaten pound-for-pound king Mayweather bout, Filipinos are now searching of the most affordable ways or means to watch it for free. Good thing, we've found at least 5 options for you to witness the the most important fight of Pacquiao's career.
We've compiled here the 5 recommendations that are absolutely free and some instances you might consider it as the best way depending on your socio-economic status, availability and preference:
1. Multi-network free TV airing
The three giant television in the country ABS-CBN Channel 2, GMA-7 and TV5 joined hands and agreed to broadcast simultaneously on free TV the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight on May 3. Through the help of Manny Pacquiao himself and Solar Entertainment who holds the rights for local airing of the fight, the multi-network broadcast became possible.
The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight will be aired on free television on a slightly delayed basis, while Solar Sports will air the bout on cable. The schedule of fight including the undercard rounds will be posted here soon.
2. Subscribe to PLDT TRIPLE PLAY Plan
Planning to have a DSL connection at home in time for the upcoming Pacquiao-Mayweather fight? PLDT has offered the TRIPLE PLAY Plan recently with FREE access to Pay Per View (HD) if you subscribe until April 24.
Its lowest value plan, the Home DSL Plan 999 with speed of up to 3 Mbps comes with the following regular fees: installation fee (P1,100.00), monthly service fee (P999.00) and landline monthly service fee (P700.00). See here for more details.
3. Sponsored Public Viewing
Same with Pacquiao's previous fights, a lot of public places such as gymnasiums, auditoriums and plazas are expected to have live and free viewing of the historic fight, thanks to the politicians (courtesy of taxpayers' money).
READ: Makati gives free viewing of Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
These are where the fans are their loudest, rowdiest and funniest. But if you want to witness pure adulation from Manny’s diehards, this is the place to be.
Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III recently said that local governments should take the lead in arranging the showing of the fight to allow the most number of their constituents to watch it for free.
Search now on your barangay or city's Facebook wall to check out place of the sponsored public viewing. Come early as fans will surely flock the place.
Meanwhile, here's the list where you can watch the mega fight for free:
CALOOCAN
- Caloocan City Hall Gazebo
- Caloocan High School
- University of Caloocan City (UCC) South campus
- Bagong Barrio Elementary School
- Caloocan City Hall – North
- Glorieta Tala
- Camarin-D Elementary School
- Bagong Silang Phase 1 Auditorium
- Bagong Silang Phase 10 Kaliwa
- Bagong Silang Phase 7 Kanan
- Deparo covered court
- Northville Bagumbong covered court
LAS PIÑAS
- Verdant Covered Court, Brgy. Pamplona 3
- LP Central Elem. School Covered Court, Brgy. E. Aldana
- Saging Covered Court, Brgy. CAA
- Timog Covered Court, Brgy. CAA
- Golden Acres Covered Court, Brgy. Talon 1
- TS Cruz Covered Court, Brgy. Almanza 2
- Talon 4 Covered Court, Brgy. Talon 4
MAKATI
- Makati Coliseum in Barangay La Paz - open starting 7 am; 1,000 tickets to be given to senior citizens and persons with disabilities for priority seating. First come, first served seating for viewers without tickets.
MANILA
- San Andres Sports Complex in Malate
- Tondo Sports Complex near Sto. Niño Church in Tondo
- Del Pan Sports Complex
- Sen. Arturo Tolentino Sports Complex (formerly Dapitan Sports Complex)
- Rizal Sports Complex at Alvarez St. cor. Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz
- Patricia Sports Complex in Gagalangin, Tondo
- Sarmiento Sports Complex in Sta. Mesa
- 168 Mall, Divisoria
MARIKINA
- Marikina Freedom Park
- Parang Playground
- Marikina Heights Covered Court
MUNTINLUPA
- Muntinlupa Sports Complex
- Bayanan Baywalk
- Cupang Elementary School
- Sucat Elementary School
- Southville Elementary School
- Soldier’s Hills Subdivision Covered Court
- Alabang Elementary School
- Buli Covered Court
- Filinvest Socialized Housing Covered Court
- Covered Court Basilan Street, Maguindanao Avenue, Ayala Alabang
NAVOTAS
- Navotas sports complex
PASIG
- Rizal High School oval - starting 7 am. For admission, bring recyclable materials to the city hall.
QUEZON CITY
- Amoranto Stadium in the 4th district; gates to open at 8 am; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr will join constituents
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Grandstand in Camp Aguinaldo - for at least 1,000 soldiers and their dependents; soldiers recuperating from battle injuries will watch at the multi-purpose hall inside the AFP Medical Center
SAN JUAN
- Filoil Flying V arena - open starting 9 am
TAGUIG
- Cayetano Sports Complex
- Hagonoy Gym
- Tipas Elementary School
- Ususan Covered Court
- Bagong Lipunan Condominium covered court
- Bagong Tanyag covered court
- Em's Signal Village Elementry School
- Maharlika Elementary School
- Pinagsama Phase 2 covered court
- Taguig City University auditorium
VALENZUELA
- Valenzuela City Astrodome
- Our Lady of Lourdes Gymnasium
PAMPANGA
- Mabalacat City tricycle hubs
- City of San Fernando public gym
- Angeles City public gym
- Porac town gym
- Mexico town gym
- Apalit town gym
- Sto. Tomas town gym
ZAMBALES
- Olongapo City convention center
BULACAN
- Pandi town (Amana Resort and Water Park)
- Guiguinto town (Agatha Resort, Buslo Restaurant and Ningnangan Fun Side)
- Pulilan town (Ningnangan Fun Side)
- Donya Remedios Trinidad town center
- Sta. Maria town center
- San Rafael town center
- Malolos City public gym
BATAAN
- Balanga City (Bataan People's Center)
- Dinalupihan town (Mayor Gila Garcia's house)
PANGASINAN
- Dagupan City (City Supermarket and on cable via USA TV)
- Lingayen town (Narciso Ramos Gym)
- Bautista town (LED-equipped van)
- Bugallon town (LED-equipped van)
- Alaminos City Hall
LAGUNA
- San Pedro City (San Pedro Astrodome)
- Biñan City (Alonte Sports Complex)
- San Pablo City center
- Calamba City (free PPV via Royal Cable)
- Los Baños City (free PPV via Royal Cable)
RIZAL
- Teresa town center
- Rizal town center
- Alfonso town center
- Antipolo City (Ynares Center, ticketed)
DAVAO
- Tagum City (26 venues across 23 barangays)
- Kapalong town center
- Various areas in the provinces
- DAVAO DEL SUR
- Digos City (Almendras Gym)
4. Free Livestream Video Online
Some websites and blogs in the Philippines are promising for live streaming video online for Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. If you will rely on this option, expect that the livestream feed is not ad-free, sometimes it lags and unstable depends on your data connection.
TheSummitExpress will update this page once we got the most recommended free livestream feeds for Filipino audience. Stay tuned or bookmark this page.
UPDATE: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Free Livestream Online, Live Updates Philippines
5. Live Radio Broadcast
Yes, it will be aired live through GMA-owned DZBB Super Radyo (594 kHz on the AM band) as they got the official license to broadcast the Las Vegas fight. This is considered as your last option when all else fails and you have no choice but to tune in to your radio.
RELATED STORIES
Fearless Prediction: Pacquiao outscores Mayweather, wins via Unanimous Decision
Recto: May 3 must be 'National No Brownout Day' for Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
