Tournament Name: SBG CUP (Sports Brotherhood Games) – NCR

Tournament Type: Inter-NCR Basketball Invitational Tournament / Inter-City Basketball Tournament

Eligibility: Open to all cities in NCR (Featuring 17 participating cities across NCR)

Category: Open Category

Entry Fee: Free / NO ENTRY FEE

Tournament Director: PBA Legend Coach Ed Cordero

Presented By: NSCOA Cooperative

Inclusions:

• One (1) set of dark (home) uniforms for 20 players — provided FREE as part of the official registration package.

• The away uniform is NOT included and must be purchased separately through the cooperative’s official outfitter.

• Teams wishing to acquire the away uniform must coordinate with the designated outfitter for proper sizing, availability, and timely delivery prior to the tournament.

• For away uniform inquiries, contact the NSCOA official outfitter: Team Sure Win, through your team’s coach or manager.

Team Roster Rules

Roster Limit: Maximum of 20 players per team

Tournament Prizes (SBG Cup Cash Prizes)

Champion: ₱100,000

1st Runner-Up: ₱50,000

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission of Entries: June 25, 2026

Opening Date: August 22, 2026

Venue / Location: Metro Manila

Media & Registration

Broadcast Coverage: Streamed live via Facebook Live and YouTube Streaming

Registration Inquiries: Contact your local City Sports Council or message NSCOA for tryouts and registration

II. TOURNAMENT PENALTIES AND FINES

To maintain strict discipline and professionalism throughout the league, the following is the official schedule of fines and penalties:

A. On-Court Fouls & Violations

Incorrect Uniform / Non-matching Jersey: ₱1,000 fine per player

Uniform and Compression Gear Color Violation: ₱1,500 fine per player

(Per FIBA rules, all sleeves, leggings, and compression gear worn by team members must be of the same solid color.)

Failure to Wear Compliant Socks: ₱500 (Player will not be allowed to enter the court)

Failure to Untuck Jersey (Live Stream Violation): ₱1,500 fine per player

(Jerseys must be worn properly outside the shorts at all times. Tucking the jersey into compression shorts or underwear is strictly prohibited as it appears untidy on the live broadcast.)

Technical Foul (Player or Coach): ₱2,500

*Second In-Game Technical Foul (Ejection Fine): ₱3,500

Unsportsmanlike / Flagrant Foul Penalty: ₱3,000

*Second In-Game Unsportsmanlike / Flagrant Foul Penalty (Ejection Fine): ₱4,500

Disqualifying Foul / Ejection: ₱5,000

B. Conduct and Behavioral Offences

Physical Assault on Referees / Table Officials: ₱5,000

Fighting / Brawling on the Court: ₱20,000 per involved player + 1 game Suspension

Bench-Clearing (Leaving the bench during an altercation): ₱20,000 fine imposed on the team

Property Damage to the Facility: Full cost of repair/replacement + ₱15,000 fine

C. Logistics and Team Operations

Game Forfeiture / Default (Failure to show up): ₱20,000 fine

Late Submission of Team Requirements / Roster: ₱1,500

Team Personnel Dress Code Violation: ₱2,500 fine per official / staff member

(Coaches, team managers, and utility staff are strictly prohibited from wearing shorts, sandos/tank tops, and baseball caps on the team bench. A proper, professional dress code must be maintained at all times during the live broadcast.)

1. Roster and Eligibility Integrity (To prevent cheating)

Illegal Player / Identity Fraud: ₱20,000 fine + Lifetime ban for the player + Forfeiture of all games where the player participated

(Using an unregistered player, an over-aged player, or playing under a fake/assumed name.)

2. Broadcast and Media Etiquette (To protect the live stream image)

Obscene Gestures or Profanity on Camera: ₱5,000

(Making dirty fingers, flashing inappropriate signs, or shouting profanities directly at the live stream cameras or microphones.)

Refusal to Participate in Post-Game Interviews: ₱3,000 fine

(The Best Player of the Game, Head Coach, or Team Captain must make themselves available for the official post-game media interview.)

3. Conduct and Security (To prevent violence and walkouts)

Game Abandonment / Walkout: ₱30,000 fine + Disqualification from the entire tournament

(Refusing to continue playing or walking off the court before the game officially ends due to disagreement with officiating.)

Social Media Defamation / Trash-Talking: ₱5,000 fine + Possible suspension

(Publicly destroying the league’s reputation, criticizing referees online, or posting ungentlemanly rants on Facebook/TikTok against opposing cities.)

Spectator / Fan Misbehavior (Linked to Team): ₱10,000 fine imposed on the team

(If a team’s fans throw items onto the court, start fights, or physically threaten officials, the team will be held financially accountable.)

4. Financial and Operational Policy (Crucial for the Commissioner)

“No Pay, No Play” Clause: Any player, coach, or team staff with an outstanding fine will be barred from entering the court or bench until the fine is settled in full with the League Commissioner. Fines must be paid at least one (1) hour before their next scheduled game.