The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will offer free transportation for fans who want to watch the opening night of the Philippine leg of the FIBA World Cup. As announced on Monday night, fans need not worry about quick access to the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan as shuttle services will be provided in and out of the world’s largest indoor arena for the Aug. 25 doubleheader to start the event. Angola battles Italy in the first game at 4 p.m., while Gilas Pilipinas begins its home stand against Karl-Anthony Towns and the Dominican Republic at 8 p.m. The SBP expects “at least 20,000 ticket holders” to take advantage of the free service as it looks to beat the record attendance of 32,616 in Toronto, Canada during the 1994 final between the United States and Russia. The Philippine Arena has a capacity of 50,000. The pick-up points for the free shuttle service will be announced at a later date.
Source: Philippines News Agency