Rizal Memorial Coliseum

Overview

CAPACITY

8,000

AREA

420+ sq m

ADDRESS

Malate, Manila

Sports & Events

Esports

Recent major events highlighting Rizal Memorial Coliseum capability for high-level competitions and large audiences

2023

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship

Esports

Venue Details & Specs

Built in 1934 as part of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the Rizal Memorial Coliseum is a landmark of Philippine sports history. It has undergone several renovations to upgrade its facilities for modern athletic competitions while preserving its Art Deco architecture.

But its capabilities can also cater to esports events. In 2023, the Ninoy Aquino Stadium witnessed Filipino team AP.Bren win the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M5 World Championship in front of a jam-packed crowd of local fans.

Total Floor Area	420+ sq m
Capacity	8,000 fixed
Average Illuminance	≈2,500 lux
Locker Rooms	4 x ≈56 sq m rooms

Logistics & Access

Approximate distance to major transport hubs

Ninoy Aquino International Airport	7.9 km
North Port Passenger Terminal	6.6 km
LRT-1 Vito Cruz Station	700 m
One Ayala Terminal	7.0 km

≈45 min drive from Cubao via EDSA

Accommodations & Dining

Major hotels near Rizal Memorial Coliseum

Century Park Hotel	500 m
Admiral Hotel Manila	900 m
Sheraton Manila Bay	1.2 km
Diamond Hotel Phlippines	1.5 km
New Coast Hotel Manila	1.5 km
Rizal Park Hotel	2.8 km
The Manila Hotel	3.2 km
The Bayleaf Intramuros	3.6 km
Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central	5 km

Popular dining options near Rizal Memorial Coliseum

Century Park Seafood Restaurant	500 m	Chinese
Cafe Adriatico	900 m	Cafe
Tanabe Japanese Restaurant	1 km	Japanese
DOON Thai & Asian Fusion Cuisine	1 km	Thai, Asian
Casa Armas	1.1 km	Spanish
The Aristocrat	1 km	Filiipino
Manila Bay Kitchen	1.2 km	International

Health & Safety

Hospitals near Rizal Memorial Coliseum

Ospital ng Maynila	Public – General	700 m
Philippine General Hospital	Public – General	2 km
Manila Doctors Hospital	Private – General	2.6 km
ManilaMed - Medical Center Manila	Private – General	2.6 km
Sta. Ana Hospital	Public – General	4.1 km
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital	Public – Obstetrics & Neonatology	5.9 km
Metropolitan Medical Center	Private – General	6.1 km
University of Santo Tomas Hospital	Private – General	6.2 km
Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center	Public – General	6.5 km
San Lazaro Hospital	Public – Infectious Diseases	6.6 km
Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center	Private – General	8 km
Tondo Medical Center	Public – General	9.8 km

In case of emergency, contact:

Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office	8568-6909 / 0932-662-2322 / 0950-700-3710
Manila Police District - Tourist Police	463-7319
Philippine National Police	117

Contact Information

Philippine Sports Commission

📞 8525-0808 / 8524-4408 / 8523-6055 / 8525-2075 / 8521-2364 / 8523-9831 / 8400-1864

PSC Sports Facilities Division

📞 loc. 197

✉️ operations@psc.gov.ph

About Manila

The City of Manila is the Philippines’ capital and a premier gateway for international sporting events with world-class venues, major hotels, and direct access to the country’s main airport. Rich cultural heritage, vibrant nightlife, diverse dining scene—Manila is the perfect place for athletes and fans alike.