The UAAP Season 87 will begin on September 7, with the rivalry between the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University opening the season.
Last UAAP season 86, the UP Fighting Maroons had an outstanding elimination record of 12-2 and defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Final Four. They won the opening finals series against the La Salle Green Archers, however the reigning Season and Finals MVP, Kim Quiambao, led his team to the Season 86 championship.
Aside from the fierce rivalry among the two opponents, the famous OPM rock band Eraserheads will perform at the event’s opening ceremony.
“We’re happy that the Eraserheads are going to share their magic with the UAAP as we start Season 87. Saktong-sakto ‘yung mangyayaring ito sa theme natin for this season,” the UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development Director Bo Perasol stated.
The theme for the new season is “Stronger. Better. Together.”