Philippine Collegiate Championship Enters Season 3

Philippine Collegiate Championship Enters Season 3

PASIG — The Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC), the country’s leading campus esports program organized by the Collegiate Center for Esports (CCE), is back for its third season, promising not just tournaments, but transformative opportunities for student gamers and aspiring esports professionals across the nation.

The launch was made official during the press conference inside the Marco Polo Hotel, alongside the NCAA Philippines esports kickoff tournament.

CCE CEO Stanley Lao reaffirmed the league’s core vision with this new season.

“Our mission from the very start has always been ‘Game For Change.’ With the platforms that we provide through the PCC Program, we don’t just host tournaments, but rather provide a holistic and hands-on learning experience,” Lao said. “We continuously commit to equip these students with the programs and opportunities that they need as they prepare to be the next generation of esports professionals in this industry.”

This year’s PCC is set to deliver even more impact, with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) taking center stage. A total prize pool of PHP 500,000 will be split between the two titles, showcasing both the competitive firepower and the growing support for campus-level esports in the Philippines.

From Grassroots to Greatness

The PCC Tournament continues to anchor the program, expanding its structure to include both the PCC Regional Cup and PCC National League for MLBB. The top four teams from this circuit will move on to the PCC Grand Finals, where they’ll meet champions from partner collegiate associations—SCUAA, NCAA Esports, Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines, and a yet-to-be-revealed third partner.

For CODM, a new format will be introduced to elevate competitive standards among student participants, aligning with the program’s goal of raising the bar for collegiate FPS tournaments.

Registrations for the PCC Regional Cup – MLBB will open on July 1, followed by CODM on August 1. More details about tournament schedules and formats will be announced in the coming weeks.

More Than Just Matches

Beyond competition, PCC continues its legacy of student development through its Campus Roadshows, where the esports conversation enters schools via panels, industry talks, and campus activations. These roadshows are meant to immerse students in the gaming industry and give them first-hand insight from professionals in the field.

Another standout initiative is The Next Gen Program, an academic-based competition aimed at highlighting students who may not be competitive players but have the skills to shape the esports ecosystem—through fields like marketing, broadcasting, tech, and management. Select winners will be awarded a trip to the Thailand Game Show this October, a rare opportunity to explore international industry trends and network with global stakeholders.

Benson Te, CEO of WP Gaming—the PCC’s game marketing agency—shared: “We’re not here to create one-off events that disappear after a season. Instead, we’re scaling in a way that ensures long-term impact, creating something lasting and meaningful for the community.”

“We’ve been building strong partnerships to nurture the grassroots scene, and now more brands are seeing the value in that,” he added.