# PBA All-Star Weekend

The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Week is a week event held in the middle of the PBA season, usually before or during the second conference, that consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the All-Star Game held on Sunday night. No regular games are held during this period, which is also known as the All-Star break. Since 2017, the All-Star festivities were extended for a week, instead of starting it on a Friday.

## All-Star Game

The All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend.

## Events of the All-Star weekend
### Shooting Stars Challenge

This event was introduced in 2006.
| Year | Winners |
| 2006 | Tony dela Cruz (active player), Chot Reyes (celebrity), and Mayor Bambi Emano (government official) |
| 2007 | Jayjay Helterbrand (active player), Dominic Uy (sportscaster), and Councilor Panding Nince (government official) |
| 2008 | Ronald Tubid (active player), Jason Webb (sportscaster), and Councilor Greg Gasataya (government official) |
| 2009–2011 | None held |
| 2012 | Kenneth Duremdes (former player) and Jamie Farinas (fan) |
| 2013 | JVee Casio (current player), Paolo Anota (Radyo5), and Mayor Rouel Paras (government official) |
| 2014–2015 | None held |
| 2016 | Jericho Cruz (active player), Regina dela Merced (Women's PBA 3x3), Stacey Tibayan (Batang PBA), and Willie Bautista (Cignal TV) |
| 2017 | Glenn Khobuntin (active player), Mayor Emmanuel Mugot (government official), and Marcelo Balermo (fan) |
| 2018 | Team Paul Lee |
| 2019 | Gabe Norwood (active player), Vijay Visandani (promoter), and JP Galvez (fan) |
| 2020–2022 | No event held due to COVID-19 |
| 2023 | Jonas Terrado (sportswriter), Apple David (courtside reporter), Kobe Ordaniel (fan), and Senator Bong Go (government official) |
| 2024 | Justine Bacnis (sportswriter), Denise Tan (courtside reporter), Christoffer Elaija Octario (fan), and Councilor Al Victor Espino (government official) |

### Obstacle Challenge

From 1994 to 2002, the competition is known as the "Buzzer Beater contest".
| Year | Winner |
| 1994 | Ato Agustin, San Miguel Beermen Richie Ticzon, Coney Island Ice Cream Stars (co-champions) |
| 1995 | Matt Makalintal, San Miguel Beermen |
| 1996 | Jack Santiago, Sunkist Orange Bottlers |
| 1997 | Tonyboy Espinosa, Mobiline Cellulars |
| 1998 | Tonyboy Espinosa, Mobiline Phone Pals |
| 1999 | Bal David, Barangay Ginebra Kings Rodney Santos, Alaska Milkmen (co-champions) |
| 2000 | Edward Naron, Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2001 | Jayjay Helterbrand, Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2002 | No event held |
| 2003 | Rob Johnson, Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2004 | Rob Johnson (2), Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2005 | Topex Robinson, Red Bull Barako |
| 2006 | Willie Miller, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2007 | Willie Miller (2), Alaska Aces |
| 2008 | Willie Miller (3), Alaska Aces |
| 2009 | Paul Artadi, Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2010 | Jonas Villanueva, San Miguel Beermen |
| 2011 | Jonas Villanueva (2), B-Meg Llamados |
| 2012 | Jonas Villanueva (3), B-Meg Llamados |
| 2013 | Jonas Villanueva (4), Barako Bull Energy |
| 2014 | Mark Barroca, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers |
| 2015 | Jeric Fortuna, San Miguel Beermen |
| 2016 | Maverick Ahanmisi, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2017 | Maverick Ahanmisi (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2018 | Beau Belga, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2019 | Beau Belga (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2020–2022 | No event held due to COVID-19 |
| 2023 | Dave Marcelo, TNT Tropang Giga |
| 2024 | JM Calma, NorthPort Batang Pier |

### Three-Point Shootout

| Year | Winner |
| 1992 | Allan Caidic, Presto Ice Cream Makers |
| 1993 | Elmer Cabahug, Coney Island Ice Cream Stars |
| 1994 | Ric-Ric Marata, Shell Rimula X |
| 1995 | Joey Guanio, Formula Shell Zoom Masters |
| 1996 | Ric-Ric Marata (2), Sunkist Orange Bottlers |
| 1997 | Rhoel Gomez, Alaska Milkmen |
| 1998 | Jasper Ocampo, Pop Cola 800s |
| 1999 | Jasper Ocampo (2), Pop Cola 800s |
| 2000 | Boyet Fernandez, Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| 2001 | Boyet Fernandez (2), Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| 2002 | No event held |
| 2003 | Jimmy Alapag, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2004 | Ronald Tubid, Shell Turbo Chargers |
| 2005 | Jimmy Alapag (2), Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2006 | William Antonio, Coca-Cola Tigers |
| 2007 | Dondon Hontiveros, San Miguel Beermen |
| 2008 | Renren Ritualo, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2009 | James Yap, Purefoods TJ Giants |
| 2010 | Mark Macapagal, Powerade Tigers |
| 2011 | Mark Macapagal (2), Powerade Tigers |
| 2012 | Mark Macapagal (3), Meralco Bolts |
| 2013 | Chris Tiu, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2014 | Mark Macapagal (4), GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2015 | Terrence Romeo, GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2016 | Terrence Romeo (2), GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2017 | Allein Maliksi, Star Hotshots |
| 2018 | James Yap (2), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2019 | Peter June Simon, Magnolia Hotshots |
| 2020–2022 | No event held due to COVID-19 |
| 2023 | Paul Lee, Magnolia Hotshots |
| 2024 | Raymond Almazan, Meralco Bolts Calvin Oftana, TNT Tropang Giga |

### Slam Dunk Contest

| Year | Winner |
| 1992 | Vergel Meneses, Presto Ice Cream Makers |
| 1993 | Vergel Meneses (2), Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs |
| 1994 | Victor Pablo, Pepsi Hotshots |
| 1995 | Benjie Paras and Elmer Lago, Formula Shell Zoom Masters |
| 1996 | Marlou Aquino and Noli Locsin, Ginebra San Miguel |
| 1997 | Tyrone Hopkins* and Mike Orquillas, Gordon's Gin Boars |
| 1998 | No event held |
| 1999 | Rob Parker, Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2000 | Don Camaso, Mobiline Phone Pals |
| 2001 | Joey Mente, San Miguel Beermen |
| 2002 | No event held |
| 2003 | Brandon Cablay, Alaska Aces |
| 2004 | Cyrus Baguio, Red Bull Barako |
| 2005 | Niño Canaleta, Air21 Express |
| 2006 | Niño Canaleta (2), Air21 Express |
| 2007 | Niño Canaleta (3), Air21 Express |
| 2008 | Kelly Williams, Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2009 | David Noel*, Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2010 | Niño Canaleta (4), B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados |
| 2011 | Kelly Williams (2), Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters |
| 2012 | Niño Canaleta (5), Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2013 | Chris Ellis, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| 2014 | Rey Guevarra, Meralco Bolts Justin Melton, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers (co-champions) |
| 2015 | Rey Guevarra (2), Meralco Bolts |
| 2016 | Rey Guevarra (3), Meralco Bolts |
| 2017 | Chris Newsome, Meralco Bolts |
| 2018 | Rey Guevarra (4), Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 2019 | Rey Guevarra (5), Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters |
| 2020–2022 | No event held due to COVID-19 |
| 2023 | David Murrell, Converge FiberXers |
| 2024 | Cancelled due to the injuries of participants |

### Blitz Game
#### Rookies vs. Sophomores

| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP (PBA team) | Venue |
| 2005 | Sophomores | 122–106 | Rookies | Nelbert Omolon (Sta. Lucia Realtors) | Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City |
| 2006 | Sophomores | 130–123 | Rookies | Nelbert Omolon (Sta. Lucia Realtors) | Xavier University Gym, Cagayan de Oro |
| 2007 | Rookies | 122–107 | Sophomores | Arwind Santos (Barako Bull Energy) | Pacoy Ortega Gym, San Fernando, La Union |
| 2008 | Rookies | 101–97 | Sophomores | Ronjay Buenafe (Coca-Cola Tigers) | West Negros University Gym, Bacolod |
| 2010 | Sophomores | 106–86 | Rookies | Jared Dillinger (Talk N' Text Tropang Texters) | Puerto Princesa Coliseum |
| 2011 | Rookies | 114–109 | Sophomores | Robert Labagala (Barangay Ginebra Kings) Sean Anthony (Powerade) | Boracay Convention Center, Boracay, Aklan |
| 2015 | Rookies | 150–131 | Sophomores | Matt Ganuelas-Rosser (Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters) | Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan |

#### Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts

From 2012 to 2014, The Rookies vs. Sophomores Blitz Game was replaced by the Team Stalwarts vs Team Greats, which each team composed of four PBA Legends and eight current PBA players. In 2016, the game was recontinued in place of the Blitz Game but stopped being held starting in 2017. The game returned in 2023 with both Team Stalwarts and Greats only composed of rookies, sophomores, and junior (third year) players.
| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP (PBA team) | Venue |
| 2012 | Greats | 143–139 | Stalwarts | Ato Agustin (Greats) | Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte |
| 2013 | Stalwarts | 112–105 | Greats | Kenneth Duremdes (Stalwarts) | Davao del Sur Coliseum, Digos, Davao del Sur |
| 2014 | Stalwarts | 136–136 | Greats | Rey Guevarra (Greats) | Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay |
| 2016 | Stalwarts | 99–94 | Greats | Raymond Almazan (Stalwarts) | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| 2023 | Greats | 158–138 | Stalwarts | Adrian Wong (Greats) | City of Passi Arena, Passi, Iloilo |
| 2024 | Greats | 142–133 | Stalwarts | Justin Arana (Greats) | La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Negros Occidental |

#### Rookies/Sophomores vs. Juniors

| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP (PBA team) | Venue |
| 2019 | Rookies/Sophomores | 141–140 | Juniors | CJ Perez (San Miguel Beermen) | Calasiao Sports Complex, Calasiao |

## Other games

| Year | Winning team | Score | Losing team | MVP | Venue |
| 1990 | PBL North | 107–102 | PBL South | – | The ULTRA, Pasig |
| 1991 | PBA Legends (Light) | 103–101 | PBA Legends (Dark) | Jimmy Santos (Light) | The ULTRA, Pasig |
| 1991 | PBA Dark All-Stars | 95–94 | China | – | The ULTRA, Pasig |
| 1991 | PBA Light All-Stars | 105–95 | China | – | The ULTRA, Pasig |
| 1993 Celebrity All-Star Game | Four Da Boys | 85–71 | D'Kool Doods | Willie Revillame (Four Da Boys) | Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay |
| 2000 | PBA All-Stars | 101–81 | ABC All-Stars | Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) | PhilSports Arena, Pasig |
| 2003 | Toyota | 65–61 | Crispa | Terry Saldaña (Toyota) | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| 2005 | PBA Legends | 96–92 | PBA Greats | Allan Caidic (PBA Legends) | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City |
| 2009 | Powerade-Team Pilipinas | 98–80 | PBA North All-Stars | Mick Pennisi (San Miguel Beermen) | Victorias City Sports and Recreational Arena, Victorias, Negros Occidental |
| 2009 | Powerade-Team Pilipinas | 103–99 | PBA South All-Stars | Jared Dillinger (Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters) | Panabo City Tourism, Cultural and Sports Center, Panabo, Davao del Norte |