NUSTAR Online joined VIVA’s biggest stars at the inaugural VIVA All-Star Games 2026, bringing together artists, actors, and personalities for a celebration of sports and Filipino entertainment at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 16.
As a major sponsor, NUSTAR Online helped bring fans closer to their favorite VIVA personalities in an event that went beyond the traditional sports arena, combining competitive action, live entertainment, celebrity moments, and fan-driven experiences.
The action kicked off on the volleyball court, where Team Viva One emerged victorious over Team VMX. Team Viva One went head-to-head with a VMX lineup featuring several of VIVA’s female stars, including Angeli Khang, Robb Guinto, Micaella Raz, Apphle Celso, Apple Dy, Christy Imperial, and Christine Bermas, making for another crowd-favorite showdown.
The cheerdance competition brought the entertainment factor to another level, with artists from both camps battling it out through choreography, energy, and stage presence. Team Viva One’s cheerdance squad included Heaven Peralejo, Bea Binene, Angela Muji, Rhen Escaño, Jaime Yllana, Zeke Polina, Mico Chua, GAT members Ethan David, Charles Law, and Derrick Ong, as well as P-pop girl group RAYA.
Representing Viva Records were Aubrey Caraan, Krissha Viaje, Mia Bella, Hyacinth Callado, ALAMAT members Jao and Tomas, CJ Villavicencio, GAT members Michael Keith and Hans Paronda, Xerenade’s Eli, and Sugar N’ Spice.
The event culminated in a basketball showdown, where Team Viva Records defeated Team Viva One, 89–80, in a thrilling battle for the inaugural basketball crown. Migo Valid was named Basketball MVP, leading a Team Viva Records lineup that included captain Arthur Nery, Adie, Rob Deniel, Amiel Sol, Matthaios, Jeremy G., and Juan Caoile, among others.
Team Viva One, led by Gab Lagman, featured Wilbert Ross, Lance Carr, Joseph Marco, Jerome Ponce, Rabin Angeles, Jairus Aquino, Marco Gallo, Kyosu Guinto, PJ Rosario, Jac Abellana, Dann Aquino, and Martin Venegas.
Beyond the games, NUSTAR Online also brought its own content experience to the event through NUSTAR Online Exclusives, with NUSTAR Online Binibini Anne Klein Castro taking on hosting duties for the first time. She engaged directly with fans, players, and VIVA personalities, conducting interviews and capturing exclusive moments from the games and the people behind the action.
With Team Viva One claiming the volleyball and cheerdance titles while Team Viva Records took the basketball crown, the inaugural VIVA All-Star Games delivered a spirited and balanced showdown across disciplines.
For NUSTAR Online, the partnership created an opportunity to connect with VIVA’s passionate fan communities while strengthening its visibility in mainstream entertainment and lifestyle. Through its sponsorship and on-ground content presence, NUSTAR Online extended beyond the gaming space and became part of the fan experience, connecting with audiences through sports, music, celebrity culture, and live entertainment.
Through the VIVA All-Star Games 2026, NUSTAR Online made its mark not just as a major event sponsor, but as a brand that actively shows up where the country’s biggest stars, communities, and entertainment moments come alive.
