Through its partnership with UAAP, Smart will stream the upcoming UAAP games for free, which means subscribers won't incur data charges as they watch all the UAAP hardcourt action and drama on the app for a limited period. 

Downloadable on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, GigaPlay is Smart’s streaming app especially developed to offer a suite of curated sports and entertainment content to subscribers.  
 
Reigniting passion for sports and school pride
 
Recognizing that most students are still supporting their schools remotely, Smart plays a crucial role in delivering real-time UAAP action to subscribers and sports fans.

"We join the millions of UAAP fans who are eager to show their school pride as the league returns after a two-year, pandemic-enforced hiatus. While we can’t troop to the venues in full force just yet, we are glad to make watching the upcoming games easier than ever with the GigaPlay app. This is part of our commitment to give our customers what they want and continue to enable them to pursue their passions,” said Alfredo S. Panlilio, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications President and CEO.
 
The return of UAAP games is set to rekindle healthy rivalries among eight universities namely, Ateneo De Manila University, Adamson University, De La Salle University, National University, University of the East, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, and University of Santo Tomas.
 
It will be recalled that UAAP Season 82 was put on hold in March 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions. But as the new normal takes over, the UAAP follows through with Smart GigaPlay, allowing fans to finally experience sports action and cheer for their school again - right at their fingertips.
 
Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network
 
The UAAP coverage will further boost GigaPlay's lineup of sports content, which includes streaming of the NBA, PBA, PVL, and FIBA. Aside from sports content, GigaPlay also features exclusive entertainment content including concerts, music awards, and Korean entertainment content like TVN, KCON:TACT, and Hallyu Hangouts.
 
GigaPlay is powered by Smart, the country’s fastest 5G mobile network as reported by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence. To learn more about GigaPlay, visit www.smart.com.ph/Pages/GigaPlay.