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IN PHOTOS: Action, star power, and camaraderie on full display at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<p>The court was packed with action and the stands roared loud as the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 delivered another memorable celebration of sports and entertainment. </p><p>Held on August 23 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, this year’s edition brought Kapamilya stars together for a full day of basketball and volleyball, made even more special by the GMMTV All-Stars from Thailand joining the festivities. Beyond the buckets, spikes, and championship moments, the event also served up sportsmanship and camaraderie, with Filipino and Thai stars bringing the SEAbling spirit to life on and off the court. </p><p>Relive all the action, excitement, and feel-good moments from the event through these photos. </p><p>SEAbling spirit and &#x27;bayanihan&#x27; were on full display as Filipinos rolled out a warm welcome for their Thai guests before the friendly competition began. During the main basketball event, Team PH and Team Thai were given a grand introduction as each player marched to thundering cheers. The crowd roared for every name announced. </p><p>Team Thailand, or the GMMTV All-Stars, entered the matchup with legit hoops experience on its roster, featuring Neo Trai Nimtawat, Jos Way-Ar Joss Way-Ar Sangngern, Teshow Promsakha Na, Ping Krittanun Aunchananun, AJ Jutamas, JJ Jutamas, Aston, Ratiphat Luengvoraphan, Ryu Phudtripart, Marc Natarit Worakornlertsith, and Gawin Caskey. </p><p>The Philippine side, meanwhile, had Gerald Anderson, Emilio Daez, JM Ibarra, Ronnie Alonte, River Joseph, Young JV, Tristan Ramirez, Argel Saycon, Jeremiah Lisbo, Ashton Salvador, and Elyson De Dios, with Darna herself, Jane de Leon, as the muse. </p><p>Sportsmanship was alive and well as Team PH welcomed the GMMTV All-Stars. Friendship tokens were then exchanged between the two teams before all that goodwill gave way to some feisty hardcourt action. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/champions-shooting-stars-win-ph-thai-showdown-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-2131"><strong><u>WATCH: Shooting Stars win PH-Thai showdown at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026</u></strong></a><strong><u></u> </strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Shooting Stars made history as they conquered their first-ever international challengers. The GMMTV All-Stars, meanwhile, were all smiles as they wrapped up their Philippine hardcourt debut as first runner-up. Neo and Aston represented Team Thailand in the Mythical 5 alongside Team Philippines’ Ronnie, Argel, and Gerald. And once again, Gerald was hailed the MVP (Most Valuable Player), further extending his record as the player with the most MVP awards in Star Magic All-Star Games&#x27; history.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/meet-the-mvp-mythical-5-of-the-ph-thailand-seabling-showdown-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-2142"><strong><u>WATCH: Meet the MVP, Mythical 5 of the PH-Thailand SEAbling Showdown at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>During the post-game interview, Joss expressed gratitude for the warm reception from Filipino fans and said he&#x27;s more than ready to come back for a rematch. The Thai actor was kind of feeling sentimental, sharing that this might be his last basketball game for a while. And if he had to step away from the hardcourt, he was glad this one happened in the Philippines, where the crowd’s energy made the entire GMMTV team feel nothing but love.  </p><p>The celebration also came with belated birthday greetings for Gawin, who treated the crowd to a sample of his song and pulled Joss in for an impromptu duet. The cheers kept coming as the players took turns thanking their supporters and sharing their thoughts on the historic matchup. </p><p>Over at the Junior Basketball division, the younger hotshots of Star Magic – Team Shooting Stars Blue and Team Shooting Stars Red – proved they know how to put up big numbers from downtown. </p><p>Holding down the blue side were Rave Victoria, Wakin Canlas, Rocky Labayen, Jan Silva, Marc Nanninga, Binsoy Namoca, Dustine Mayores, Josh Worsley, Iñigo Jose, Diego Gutierrez, and team captain Dylan Yturralde, with MPBL alum Martin Daez as head coach. Bringing some extra luck to Team Blue was their muse, PBB Collab 2.0 ex-housemate Eliza Borromeo. </p><p>On the other side of the floor, turning up the heat in their red jerseys were Joaquin Arce, Ice Almeria, Andrez Del Rosario, Lance Lucido, Russu Laurente, JP Cabrera, Marc Santiago, Fred Moser, BGYO&#x27;s Mikki Claver, Robbie Jaworski, and captain Seth Fedelin under head coach JJ Española of Gilas Pilipinas. Cheering on the red-hot squad as their muse was Francine Diaz. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/blue-team-clinches-the-juniors-division-championship-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-1713"><strong><u>WATCH: Blue Team clinches the Juniors Division championship at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Blue Team sealed a commanding 55-35 victory, while Team Red settled for a first runner-up finish. Fred was awared as Rookie of the Year, while Diego, who stuffed the stat sheet with a game-high 30 points, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals, capped his stellar performance as the Most Valuable Player (MVP).  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/high-five-for-the-roy-and-mvp-of-star-magic-all-star-games-juniors-basketball-division-1740"><strong><u>WATCH: High five for the ROY and MVP of Star Magic All-Star Games Juniors Basketball Division </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, the Lady Spikers put their crown on the line against the Lady Warriors in the Women’s Volleyball match.  </p><p>The Star Magic Lady Warriors in blue featured Rain Celmar, Rans Rifol, Leona Andalio, Jas Dudley-Scales, Kolette Madelo, Gillian Vicencio, and Erin Navarro. Leading the charge was captain Reign Parani, a consistent Mythical 6 selection in previous All-Star Games. Adding serious volleyball muscle to the squad were Adamson Lady Falcon Bella Sapienza and Akari Chargers pro Risa Sato. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/queens-of-the-court-standout-volleybelles-earn-special-awards-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-1908"><strong><u>WATCH: Standout volleybelles earn special awards at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Across the net, reigning champions Star Magic Lady Spikers came in looking fierce in red uniforms, with Vivoree, Janah Zaplan, Sophie Reyes, Isabel Laohoo, Ai dela Cruz, Lella Ford, Fyang Smith, and Magui Ford. They got reinforcement from NXLED Chameleons pro Jules Tolentino and Alas Pilipinas&#x27; Niña Ytang, while <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/21/5-peat-mvp-analain-salvador-s-volleyball-supremacy-at-the-star-magic-all-star-games-0127"><strong><u>five-time Star Magic All-Star Games MVP Analain Salvador</u></strong></a> once again took command as team captain. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/lady-spikers-defend-volleyball-title-lella-ford-claims-mvp-at-all-star-games-2026-1925"><strong><u>WATCH: Lady Spikers defend volleyball title at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The match point settled the thriller in favor of the defending champions. The Lady Spikers remain queens of the Star Magic All-Star Games volleyball court, while Lady Warriors finished as first runner-up.  </p><p>All eyes were also on Analain and whether she could stretch her unprecedented MVP streak to six straight. But after five years on top, a new MVP finally emerged. Analain&#x27;s cousin Lella was named the new Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Star Magic All-Star Games.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/23/guest-artists-score-big-cheers-with-show-stopping-performances-at-star-magic-all-star-games-2026-2059"><strong><u>WATCH: Guest artists score big cheers with show-stopping performances at Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Halftime performances also kept the crowd entertained. &quot;<a href="http://itsshowtime.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>It&#x27;s Showtime</u></strong></a>&#x27;s&quot; Baby Dolls joined the lineup of guest artists, bringing an extra dose of charm to the court as they performed their hit &quot;Oooh Lala Baby.&quot; Jarren Garcia and Kai Montinola also took their turn in the spotlight, with P-Pop groups BGYO, DNA, and WRIVE likewise lending their talent to the halftime spectacle. </p><p>Relive all the action and catch the #StarMagicAllStarGames2026 replay for FREE on Star Magic&#x27;s YouTube. 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<p>Marvel at the action, winning moments, and SEAbling camaraderie that made the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 one for the books.</p>

Marvel at the action, winning moments, and SEAbling camaraderie that made the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 one for the books.