NBA and Salmon announce multi-year collaboration to deepen fan engagement in the Philippines

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Salmon to Serve as Supporting Partner of NBA House Philippines 2026 and Presenting Partner of NBA 3X Philippines Open Beginning 2026-27 Season.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Salmon, a fast-growing financial technology company in the Philippines, today announced a multi-year marketing partnership that makes Salmon an Official Partner of the NBA in the Philippines.  

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NBA and Salmon officially launch their multi-year partnership. In this photo (L to R): NBA Asia Head of Growth and Innovation Ed Winkle, NBA Head of Southeast Asia and Asia Marketing Sheila Rasu, NBA Legend Jason Kidd, Salmon Co-Founder Raffy Montemayor, Salmon Co-Founder George Chesakov, and Salmon Co-Founder Pavel Fedorov.

The announcement was made this morning at NBA House Philippines 2026 presented by Gatorade in Makati City by NBA Head of Southeast Asia and Asia Marketing Sheila Rasu, NBA Asia Head of Growth and Innovation Ed Winkle, and Salmon Co-Founders George Chesakov, Pavel Fedorov, and Raffy Montemayor.

As part of this collaboration, Salmon will engage the millions of basketball fans in the Philippines through NBA-themed consumer promotions, fan events, and NBA-branded premiums. Salmon will have a presence at marquee NBA events in the Philippines, which will include serving as a Supporting Partner of the NBA House Philippines – a free, immersive basketball experience and fan event taking place at SPACE in One Ayala today, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30.  Beginning with the 2026-27 season, Salmon will also serve as Presenting Partner of NBA 3X Philippines Open, a 3-on-3 tournament featuring men’s and women’s teams and authentic NBA entertainment.

Salmon Founders were all smiles as they officially announced the marketing partnership with NBA in the Philippines. In this photo (L to R): Salmon Founders Pavel Fedorov, George Chesakov, and Raffy Montemayor.

“Basketball is a part of our daily lives as Filipinos, from the courts in our barangays to the TV screens in our homes, and it is woven into the country’s cultural fabric,” said Montemayor.  “We want Salmon to work the same way: a reliable partner that is present for everyday money moments and a brand that brings people together.  Aligning with the NBA, one of the most recognizable brands in the world, is a natural, strategic move to connect with Filipinos through something they love.”

“Salmon shares our commitment to using the power of basketball to bring Filipinos together and we couldn’t be more excited to work together to create new touchpoints for NBA fans across the country,” said Rasu. “We look forward to joining forces in an effort elevate NBA-themed experiences at events like NBA House and NBA 3X Open that celebrate their passion for the game.”

Social media personalities Ian Vivas and Stephen Legaspi came join the celebration of the new partnership.

NBA games reach fans in the Philippines on One Sports, RPTV, NBA TV Philippines and streaming platforms Disney+, Pilipinas Live, Prime Video and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans in the Philippines can follow the NBA’s localized social media accounts on Facebook, TikTok and X. Official NBA merchandise is available at the NBA Stores at GH Mall, SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall and at NBAStore.com.ph.

For more information on Salmon, fans can visit www.salmon.ph and download the Salmon app via the App Store and Google Play.

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