Sports at bet98 – Covering the Games That Matter to Filipino Fans
Sports betting makes the most sense when the platform covers the events you're already watching. The bet98 sports section is structured around that idea — Philippine sports sit at the front of the line, with international competitions filling out a calendar that gives you something worth betting on nearly every day. Basketball, boxing, football, volleyball, and esports are the main pillars, but the coverage extends to tennis, MMA, baseball, and other global sports whenever the major events are running.
All bets are placed in Philippine Peso, with no currency conversion involved at any point. You deposit in PHP, your account balance shows in PHP, and any winnings are credited back in PHP. For players in Manila, Cebu, Davao, or anywhere else across the Philippines, that means a straightforward experience without the small-print surprises that come with platforms built for other markets.
Pre-match and live in-play betting are both available under the same account. Pre-match markets open well in advance of scheduled games, giving you time to study team news and make your selections. Live betting runs in real time from tip-off or kick-off, with odds refreshing to reflect the current state of play — which is where a lot of the sharper action tends to happen.
Every Sport on the bet98 Sports Section
Philippine leagues lead the schedule, backed by deep international coverage.
Basketball
The most-followed sport in the Philippines and the highest-traffic market on the platform. The PBA is covered in full across all three conference tournaments, with multiple markets per game including spread, totals, and live quarter-by-quarter betting. NBA coverage runs from the regular season through the Finals, with daily markets available in advance.
Boxing
Boxing holds a special place in Philippine sports culture, and major world title fights attract strong betting interest across the country. The bet98 boxing section covers win, method of victory, and round betting for high-profile international bouts and Philippine events on the world stage.
Football
International club football draws consistent attention from Filipino bettors across the season. The English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga are all covered pre-match and live, with match result, Asian handicap, over/under goals, and both-teams-to-score among the standard markets.
Esports
Esports has grown into one of the most active betting categories in the Philippines. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the largest local esport, with Filipino teams and players competing at regional and international levels. bet98 covers MLBB, Dota 2, and CS2 tournaments with match and series markets.
Volleyball
UAAP Volleyball and the Premier Volleyball League are closely followed events in the Philippines, and match betting is available for both the women's and men's competitions. FIVB international events are also covered during the world calendar window.
Tennis & More
Tennis coverage includes the four Grand Slams, ATP and WTA tour events, and Davis Cup. MMA betting covers UFC events with win and method markets. Baseball (MLB) rounds out the schedule during the American season.
How Sports Odds Are Shown
Markets display team names, competition, and current odds side by side. All values are in PHP. The sample below is for illustration — live odds will differ.
* Odds shown are illustrative only. Actual markets and prices at bet98 change in real time.
What the bet98 Sports Section Offers
Built for players who want to bet on the game while it's still being played.
Pre-Match Betting
Markets open days before the scheduled game time. Browse upcoming fixtures, compare odds across different bet types, and lock in your selection before tip-off or kick-off.
Live In-Play Betting
Odds refresh in real time during active matches. Place or adjust bets as the game unfolds — quarter by quarter in basketball, period by period in football, or round by round in boxing.
Multiple Bet Types
Match winner, point spread, over/under totals, Asian handicap, parlays, and outright tournament winners — most sports support several market types at both pre-match and live stages.
Mobile Sports Betting
The full sports section is accessible from your phone — Android or iOS — via the browser or the bet98 app. Live betting on a mobile screen is clean and quick to navigate even during fast-moving games.
All Bets in Philippine Peso
Every stake, potential return, and actual payout is shown in PHP. Your account balance doesn't change currency between sports sections or bet types — it's always PHP throughout.
Daily Event Coverage
Between Philippine leagues, international football, esports, and other sports, there are betting-eligible events available nearly every day of the year — not just during peak sports weekends.
Sports & Bet Types at a Glance
| Sport | Match Winner | Spread / Handicap | Over / Under | Live In-Play | Outright |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball (PBA / NBA) | |||||
| Football (EPL, UCL, etc.) | |||||
| Boxing | — | — | — | ||
| Esports (MLBB, Dota 2) | — | ||||
| Volleyball (UAAP / PVL) | — | ||||
| Tennis (Grand Slams / ATP) | |||||
| MMA / UFC | — | — | — |
Basketball – The Heartbeat of Philippine Sports Betting
It would be hard to overstate how central basketball is to sports culture in the Philippines. The PBA is the oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the country's most followed domestic competition. At bet98, all three PBA conference tournaments are covered with pre-match and live markets from the group stage through the Finals. Common bet types for PBA games include moneyline (picking the outright winner), point spread (where one team is given a points head start to level the market), and totals (betting on the combined score being over or under a set figure).
NBA coverage at bet98 starts from the beginning of the regular season in October and runs through to the Finals in June, giving Philippine players months of daily basketball to engage with. Given the time difference, most NBA games tip off in Philippine Standard Time at late evening or very early morning hours — which makes mobile access particularly convenient for anyone catching games from home rather than staying up late at a computer. Live betting during NBA games is active throughout the Philippines, and the bet98 mobile experience handles fast-paced in-play wagering well.
Esports Betting – A Category Built for Filipino Players
The Philippines has one of the most engaged esports communities in Southeast Asia, particularly around Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Filipino teams like Blacklist International have achieved high-profile results in international MLBB tournaments, which drives genuine local interest in tournament betting beyond just casual following. At bet98, MLBB markets open for the major seasonal leagues and international events, with match winner and series betting available.
The broader esports calendar at bet98 also includes Dota 2 — which has a strong Filipino player and fan base — and CS2 for the globally-followed tournament circuit. Esports events frequently run in Asian time zones, making them highly accessible for Filipino players who don't want to stay awake until the early hours to catch their markets. Combined with the mobile-friendly bet98 app, esports sports betting fits naturally into how most Filipino players actually consume gaming content.
