History was made on Sunday night as 25,248 fans packed the Smart Araneta Coliseum to witness the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Basketball Finals Game 3 between De La Salle University and University of the Philippines.
This new attendance record eclipsed the previous mark of 25,192 set during last year’s Season 86 Finals Game 3 between the same teams on December 6, 2023.
The deciding game of the finals drew unparalleled attention, with the storied rivalry between the Green Archers and Fighting Maroons once again capturing the hearts of basketball fans across the country.
The massive turnout created an electric atmosphere divided right down the middle between green and maroon.
UP took Game 1, 73-65, at the same venue with 16,202 fans.
La Salle bounced back at the SM Mall of Asia Arena days later in front of 17,112 fans.
