Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor of hosting the world's best teams as they battled it out for basketball supremacy.Records were broken: The opening match between Gilas Pilipinas and the Dominican Republic at the Philippine Arena on August 25, 2023 set the FIBA World Cup record for live attendance as some 38,115 fans witnessed history unfold.
Meanwhile, Cignal TV's OTT streaming platform Pilipinas Live showed all 92 games without commercial interruption. This innovative sports app raised the fans' viewing experience to a whole new level by providing a host of unique features including multi-camera views, behind-the-scenes, and the fan stream feature.
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