Pacquiao, Piolo and more to grace Alex Eala grand homecoming

Global tennis sensation Alex Eala will bring together some of the biggest stars like Anne Curtis, Piolo Pascual and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at “Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate” on December 8, 2026, at the Philippine Arena.

Tatler announced their participation on Monday, September 14, saying the six celebrities, which also include Donny Pangilinan, Andrea Brillantes and Julia Barretto, will team up with Eala to kick off the afternoon’s festivities.

The main sporting highlight of the event will see Eala face Indonesia’s Janice Tjen in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

The homecoming will be especially meaningful for the 21-year-old, who has long dreamed of playing in front of a home crowd at the 52,000-seat venue.

“To step onto court at the Philippine Arena with Filipino fans behind me will be a moment I’ll never forget,” Eala said. Tjen, the world number 36, is also looking forward to the occasion.

Tickets for Alex Eala’s live event in December are now available through official TicketWorld channels, with prices ranging from ₱618 to ₱63,705.

Platinum ticket holders will also have access to a gala dinner on December 7, featuring an appearance by Eala, dinner, drinks, and a charity auction.

The star-studded exhibition match will cap a milestone year for Eala, following her inaugural WTA 500 title in Washington and her breakthrough campaign at Wimbledon.