The San Miguel Beermen captured their eighth PBA Philippine Cup crown and 12th overall, defeating TNT 4-2 in the Season 50 finals.
Veterans Chris Ross, June Mar Fajardo, and Marcio Lassiter led the charge, with Fajardo earning the inaugural Ramon Fernandez Trophy as Finals MVP after a 29-23 double-double performance.
Coach Leo Austria celebrated his 11th title, tying him for third among the league’s winningest mentors, while crediting his players for their consistent excellence.
Breakout contributions from backups like Rodney Brondial helped secure crucial wins in Games 5 and 6, complementing the veteran core’s dominance.
The victory reinforces SMB’s status as the gold standard of the Philippine Cup, winning eight of the last 11 editions and continuing their dynasty in the league’s premier conference.
Source: PhilNews24 | February 3, 2026
