PBA Commissioner's Cup: Barangay Ginebra and TNT's Road to the Finals

Barangay Ginebra and TNT are set to renew their rivalry on the PBA’s biggest stage as they battle for the Commissioner’s Cup crown.

The championship showdown marks the seventh finals meeting between the two teams and their second straight clash for the Commissioner’s Cup title. TNT emerged victorious in their previous Commissioner’s Cup finals encounter in 2025.

Here’s a look at their elimination-round records and respective paths to the finals:

Elimination Round Records

• No. 2 Barangay Ginebra — 9-3
• No. 8 TNT — 6-6

Elimination Round Meeting

• Barangay Ginebra def. TNT, 93-86

Quarterfinals

• Barangay Ginebra* def. Phoenix, 112-81
• TNT def. NLEX*, 96-93 and 118-112

*Twice-to-beat advantage

Semifinals

• TNT def. Meralco, 4-2
• Barangay Ginebra def. Rain or Shine, 4-2

Barangay Ginebra vs. TNT in the PBA Finals

TNT currently holds the edge over Barangay Ginebra in their previous PBA Finals meetings, winning four of their six championship encounters.

TNT titles against Barangay Ginebra

• 2011 Commissioner’s Cup Finals (4-2)
• 2023 Governors’ Cup Finals (4-2)
• 2024 Governors’ Cup Finals (4-2)
• 2025 Commissioner’s Cup Finals (4-3)

Barangay Ginebra titles against TNT

• 2005 Philippine Cup Finals (4-2)
• 2020 Philippine Cup Finals (4-1)

—JKC, GMA News