The 3rd Season of the Imus City Invitational Softball Tournament officially opened on July 11, 2026, at the Imus City Sports Oval in Cavite. Backed by Mayor Alex Advincula, the competition features 11 local slugger teams vying for a PHP100,000 grand prize to boost youth sports.
Prize Breakdown and Participating Teams
The tournament features the following prize structure :
Champion: PHP100,000 + Trophy
Runner-up: PHP75,000
Third Place: PHP50,000
Consolation: PHP20,000 (per team)
The competition highlights local talent, including the defending champion Malagasang 1st Sluggers, alongside 10 other competing squads :
Bayan Luma (Old Town) | Tanzang Luma St. John | Tanzang Luma Knights | Anabu 1st Ragatan | Anabu 1st Animca | Anabu 2nd (Pasong Santol) | Palico | Bucandala | Malagasang Segundo | Buhay na Tubig Socialites
A Community-Driven Revival of Softball
Supported by Imus Mayor Alex Advincula and Cavite 3rd District Congressman Adrian Jay "AJ" Advincula, this annual event is part of a broader local sports development program . Organizers are hoping to revive the deep-rooted popularity of softball in Cavite and cultivate future talent for the Philippine national team, the Blu Boys .
Cavite was once a powerhouse in softball during the 1970s and 1980s, producing many Blu Boys members . By bringing back the sport, Imus continues to nurture local talent and provide a platform for aspiring athletes to shine.
