More than 20,000 tickets have been sold for Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate, marking a major milestone for Alex Eala’s homecoming and building momentum toward what is set to be the largest one-day tennis event in Philippine history.
The event will take place at the Philippine Arena on December 8, bringing together fans to welcome one of the country’s leading young sporting talents home. Eala will face Indonesia’s Janice Tjen in the headline match, bringing two of Asia’s most exciting young tennis players together for a landmark occasion.
“It’s amazing to know that so many fans have already bought tickets to come and watch us play. Thank you to everyone back home for the incredible support. I can’t wait to walk out at the Philippine Arena, hear the roar of the crowd and take on Janice on December 8,” said Alex Eala.
Demand for Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate has already surpassed the capacity of any traditional tennis arena in the Philippines. The event aims to give thousands of Filipinos the opportunity to experience a major tennis occasion at the Philippine Arena.
“We are delighted with the response from fans and want to thank them for their support. The speed and strength of ticket sales show just how much appetite there is to see Alex play at home. This is not simply about bringing two exceptional young tennis players to the Philippine Arena. It is about giving Filipino families, young players and a new generation of fans the opportunity to experience world-class tennis up close, and to see what is possible when one of our own competes at the highest level,” said Irene Francisco, Managing Director of Tatler Philippines.
The event aims to bring elite tennis to Filipino audiences, inspire the next generation, and create a positive and lasting impact on tennis in the Philippines. With more than 20,000 tickets sold, the organizers are building toward their attendance target ahead of the first match.
“The response so far has been hugely encouraging,” said Michel Lamunière, Chairman and CEO of Tatler Group.
“We always believed there was an appetite to see Alex play at home, but seeing more than 20,000 people already secure their place tells us that this event means something to Filipino tennis fans. Fifty thousand is still the ambition. It would be an extraordinary moment for tennis, but the number itself is not the point. The real opportunity is to bring as many Filipinos as possible into the arena, celebrate the power of tennis together and give young players something to aspire to.”
A Full Day Built Around the Future of Philippine Tennis
Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate has been designed as a complete day of tennis, entertainment, and celebration, with the match between Alex Eala and Janice Tjen serving as the main feature.
The programme begins with Hot Stars, bringing together Philippine Tennis Association national juniors and rising professionals. The segment puts the next generation of Filipino tennis players in the spotlight, giving them an opportunity to compete on the same arena court and in front of the same audience that will later watch Eala and Tjen.
Hot Stars will be followed by a Celebrity Match as part of the day’s entertainment and wider celebration. The Celebrity Match is separate from the headline match between Eala and Tjen.
The main feature will be a three-set match between Alex Eala and Janice Tjen, with a format created specifically for the occasion. All three sets are guaranteed, and the winner will be determined by the cumulative number of games won across the match.
Event-specific rules, including the Overtime and Super Shootout procedures, will be made available to accredited media and ticket holders before the event.
Through its programme of junior tennis, rising professionals, celebrity participation, and the headline match, Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate brings several elements of tennis and entertainment together at the Philippine Arena. The event also aims to give Filipino families, young players, and a new generation of fans an opportunity to experience elite tennis.
Tickets
Tickets for Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate start at PHP600.
Gold tickets are sold out, while Platinum and Diamond tickets have limited availability. Silver, Bronze, and accessible seating remain available.
The organizers are aiming for an attendance of 50,000, following the sale of more than 20,000 tickets. The match between Eala and Tjen will headline the December 8 programme at the Philippine Arena.
Alex Eala Live Event Schedule
The event programme includes pre-show entertainment, junior tennis, a Celebrity Match, the three-set headline match, and the trophy presentation.
10:30 Gates open
12:00 Arena bowl opens
13:15 Pre-show entertainment
13:30 HOT STARS, Philippine juniors and rising professionals
14:10 CELEBRITY MATCH
15:00 MAIN FEATURE, Alex Eala and Janice Tjen player walk-ons
15:10 SET 1, Alex Eala vs Janice Tjen
15:45 Set break and entertainment
15:50 SET 2, Alex Eala vs Janice Tjen
16:25 Set break and entertainment
16:30 SET 3, Alex Eala vs Janice Tjen
17:00 Trophy presentation and Alex Eala address
17:30 Close and staged egress
