Where To Watch Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Fight Near Your Neighborhood
What the world has been waiting for has arrived! Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2, 2015 (May 3 in the Philippines) in what promises to be the richest bout in the history of boxing. Filipinos will unite once again to show unwavering support for the national pride Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on his mega-fight dubbed as ‘Battle for Greatness”.
As the big day draws near for eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten pound for pound king Mayweather match, Filipinos are now searching for the most affordable option to watch it since we all know free TV will not be showing the fight live. For some folks, something this big deserves to be viewed in real time, under the best viewing experience.
Here’s a list of where to watch the fight on the momentous day:
- Hotels
A lot of hotels are not about to miss out on the action. Some offer reservations for a viewing party while others have installed widescreen televisions in their grand ballroom area. Even for vacationers who are staying in hotels as a cheap alternative can benefit on great deals for the upcoming fight. Here’s a tip: find a place that offers entrance fees that are consumable. Buffet breakfast are included and as a tip, do come in early, especially if you don’t have a reservation.
Makati
Rate: P3,500 – brunch with 1 round Pacquiao punch
Time: 8am onwards
Location: Long bar
Rate: P6,200 – Room cost with pay-per-view (37″ flat screen tv)
Time: 8am onwards
Location: Room
Rate: P2,500 – Brunch buffet with signature Pacquiao Punch
Time: 8am onwards
Location: Long bar
Taguig
Rate: P2,500 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am onwards
Location: Long bar
Rate: P2,000 – Brunch buffet
Time: TBA
Location: Grand Ballroom
Manila
Rate: P3,500 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: Garden Room
Rate: P2,000 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Centennial Hall
Rate: P1,800 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Pacific Ballroom
Quezon
Rate: P1,500 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Grand Ballroom (3rd floor)
Rate: P1,388 – Brunch
Time: 11am – 3pm onwards
Location: Ballroom at 5th floor
Mandaluyong
Rate: P3,500 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Lower lobby
Rate: No viewing charge
Time: 8am
Location: Available in Premium, Deluxe and Executive Rooms
Muntinlupa
Rate: P2,100 (before May 3), P2,500 (May 3) – Breakfast buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Rate: P2,500 – Breakfast buffet with 1 round iced tea
Time: 8am onwards
Location: Grand Ballroom
Rate: P6,000 – Deluxe room
Time: Overnight stay
Location: Room
Pasig
Rate: P1,500 – Breakfast buffet; P750 – child
Time: 8am-1030am
Location: 4th floor Grand Ballroom
Rate: P1,888 – Brunch buffet
Time: 8am-2pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Pasay
Rate: P800
Time: No time specified (TBA)
Location: Cinema 3 and 4
Rate: P500- Gen Ad, P800-VIP (Free seating), P3,000-VVIP (Brunch Buffet)
Time: 9am
Location: Grand Ballroom ( Area will look like a boxing ring)
- Sports Bars and Restaurants
A lot of dining establishments have widescreen televisions in their premises. Watching what is undoubtedly the most awaited boxing match in decades accompanied by a scrumptious brunch is not lost on owners of restaurant and sports bars. We suggest to find a place that offers entrance fees that are consumable and do arrive early, especially if you don’t have a reservation, since the more popular places tend to fill up rather quickly.
Makati
Rate: P850 includes brunch meal and free flowing coffee, (accepting non-members)
For reservations call 8178731 loc 440/444/447
Time: 8am
Location:L.P. Leviste corner Gallardo Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Rate: P1,000/head with free hot choco/red choco
First come first serve
Time: 8am
Location: Greenbelt 3, Ayala Mall, Makati City
Rate: P1,000/head entrance only (no food or drink included)
Time: Before 8am (call for reservations)
Location: Level 3 &4, Glorietta III, Ayala Center, Makati City
Rate: P300 entrance
Time: 8am
Location: Kalayaan Ave. cor. Fermina St., Brgy. Poblacion
5. Handle Bar
Rate: P950 with free continental breakfast and your choice of coffee, tea, juice or beer
Time: 8am
Location: 31 Polaris St, Bel-Air, Makati City
Rate: P995 breakfast buffet that includes juices, coffee and beer
Time: 8am
Location: G/F Citiland III, V.A. Rufino corner Estaban Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Rate: P1,000, P500 of which is consumable
Time: 8am
Location:G/F Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati City
Taguig
Rate: P1,500 with 2 local beers, first come first serve
Pay in advance to choose seat
Time: 8am
Location: 32nd St & Justica Dr, Global Fort Bonifacio
Rate: P1,500 big breakfast
Time: 8am
Location: Unit 1-8 The Forum, Federacion Dr, Taguig
Rate: P1,200 with breakfast buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Unit 1 Paseo Parkview Tower, San Augustin, Makati City
Rate: P1,700 consumable
Time: 8am
Location: 2/F Crossroads Building, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City
Mandaluyong
Rate: P1000 with breakfast buffet
Time: 8am
Location: Kapitolyo The Hub, Shaw Blvd, EDSA Central Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Quezon City
1. Zirkoh Bar
Rate: P800
Time: 8am
Location: Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Manila
Rate: P3000 with snack (consumable – good for 3)
Time: 8am
Location: Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Atang Dela Rama Street, Manila
Pasay
Rate: P2000 -2 person w/ P250/head consumable
P6000 – 3 person w/ P250 head consumable
Time: 8am
Location: Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Pasig
1. Atoy’s
Rate: P800 with breakfast
Time: 8am
Location: Ortigas B 1B, Metrowalk Commercial Complex, Meralco Avenue, San Antonio, Pasig City
Rate: P2,000 inclusive of the P1,500 door charge and P500 consummable
Time: 8am
Location: G/F Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Pasig
Muntinlupa
1. San Mig Pub
Rate: P1300 with meal (omelette, grilled chicken, filipino beef steak)
Time: 8am
Location: UG Town Plaza, Alabang Town Center,, Alabang – Zapote Road, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
- Cinemas
One awesome way to watch the Pacquiao vs Mayweather bout is to go to the nearest mall since practically all their theaters will be showing the fight. There’s a certain pleasure watching Pacquiao’s biggest fight on the silverscreen. Besides top of the line audio systems surrounded by a largely partisan crowd, one will enjoy basking in the cold temperature in the middle of the scorching summer.
- SM Cinema
Rate: P800 (Metro Manila Regular Cinemas), P600 (Provincial Cinemas)
P1,000 HD Cinemas (nationwide)
P1,000 Director’s Club Cinemas (for block screening only) with a buffet option for an additional Php 250 (8am to 10am)
P1,200 IMAX theater (nationwide)
Time: 8am
Location: Specified Cinemas
- Robinson’s World Cinema
Rate: P800
Time: 8am
Location : Specified Cinemas
Promo: Free Tumblr for every ticket purchase from April 2-May3
3. EDSA Shangri-La Cinema
Rate: P800
Time: Before 8am
Location : Specified Cinemas
4. Newport Cinema
Rate: P800
Time: Before 8am
Location : Cinema 3 and 4
5. Powerplant Cinema
Rate: P1,200 with tumbler muncher snackbar combo
Time: 9am
Location : Cinema 6
- Public Venues
Countless public places such as gymnasiums, auditoriums and plazas are expected to have live and free viewing of the historic fight, thanks to the politicians (courtesy of taxpayers’ money) and the upcoming national elections in 2016. Just stay alert for updates from your city or community and check your city’s Facebook wall for any update of the sponsored public viewing. Come early to find a good spot as diehard fans will surely flock the place. The best part about public viewing is you save on electricity at home you while being part of the crowd giving all out support to our People’s Champ.
Makati
Taguig
- District I Cayetano Sports Complex, Tipas Elementary School, Taguig Elementary School
- District II, the venues are Signal Village Elementary School, Bagong Lipunan Condominum (BLC) court, Pinagsama Elementary School, North Daang Hari (NDH) covered court
Manila
- District I Tondo Sports Complex
- District II Sentro ng Malikhaing Manileño (formerly Patricia Sports Complex)
- District III Delpan Sports Complex
- District IV Arturo Tolentino Sports Complex (formerly Dapitan)
- District V and VI San Andres Sports and Civic Center
- RASAC Covered Court in Sta. Cruz
- Sarmiento Sports Complex
- 168 Mall Divisoria
Quezon
- Quezon City Hall’s covered walk
Mandaluyong
Muntinlupa
- Home
Of course, the best way to watch a pay-per-view match is within the confines of your own home where you can shout, cheer or even curse to your heart’s content. Invite relatives or friends to come over to watch the fight with you or it could just be you and your family. It’s a big plus especially for the guests since having a bathroom nearby means never missing any of the action.
For Sky Cable subscribers, be ready to spend P2,500 for both Standard and High-Definition live feeds with “exclusive bonus features.” The bonus features included with the pay per view are ANC-produced pre-fight documentary focused on Pacquiao’s training for the Mayweather fight, the making of Kid Kulafu, Pacquiao The Movie (with actor Jericho Rosales as Pacquiao) as well as a 15-day free viewing of selected channels.
For Destiny Cable Subscribers, uninterrupted and in full high definition pay-per-view costs P2,500. While Cignal, on the other hand, is offering an early bird special for the ‘Fight of the Century for P2,000 until April 18 after which the regular rate of P2,500 kicks in.
We’re sure there will be additions to this modest list and we’ll update it from time to time but wherever our kababayans have decided to watch Pacquiao vs. Mayweather, it will surely be a show for the history books. Along with our cheers for the People’s Champ, let’s not forget to offer a simple prayer for his safety and success.
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