Cebu Greats eye Hoops Dome, Cebu Coliseum for MPBL games

Lapu-Lapu City in the Philippines is being considered to host Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) games again in the upcoming season, with the Cebu Coliseum and Hoops Dome as potential venues, as announced by Cebu Greats team manager Jhon Santos. This revelation came during an exhibition match on November 7, 2025, where the Cebu Greats defeated the Lapu-Lapu City Selection 88–80, thrilling local basketball fans and hinting at the excitement the league could bring back to the area.

In an interview with Sports Ta Bai, Santos confirmed that the Cebu Greats will finally play home games next season after being unable to do so in their debut MPBL season, including missing out on the now-defunct Cebu Classic. He emphasized that the team is evaluating both the Hoops Dome and the newly renovated Cebu Coliseum as possible locations for these games, building on Lapu-Lapu City's prior experience hosting MPBL matches during the 2018–2019 season when the Cebu Sharks competed there.

Additionally, fans can look forward to a more dynamic lineup next season, as former Cebu City Mayor Dondon Hontiveros is set to return to the court as a player, stepping down from his assistant coaching role under head coach Junthy Valenzuela, which is expected to add to the team's appeal and performance.