Candon City Arena is an

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located in

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, Philippines. The arena opened in 2023 and has a seating capacity of 8,000. The arena has hosted various sporting events, including out-of-town games of the

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and

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, as well as concerts.

History

The arena opened in 2023 and hosted its first sporting event on October 27, when the

hosted a doubleheader of games with the

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beating the

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in the first game, and the Petro Gazz Angels beating the

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in the second. On April 13, 2024, it then hosted its first

game, which saw the

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beat the

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, 104–101. The most recent game at the venue was held on January 18, 2025 between the

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and

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. On October 5, 2024, the arena hosted its first concert as the culminating event of Candon Festival 2024. Among the performers at the concert were bands

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and Parokya ni Edgar, and rapper

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. In January 2025, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration opened a new office at the arena. From July 9 to 13, 2025, the arena will host the first leg of the 2025 SEA Men's V.League. The arena will be part of Candon and

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's bid to host the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.

Events

PBA out-of-town games

PVL on Tour games

References

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