During the press conference of the 82nd season of the league Sunday, season host Ateneo de Manila University announced the addition of new sporting events in both the collegiate and high school divisions.
For the past two seasons, 3x3 basketball was a demonstration sport. With the active participation of all the member schools, the league has deemed to upgrade it as an official sport, raising the medal events in the collegiate level to 31.
On the other hand, lawn tennis and beach volleyball in the high school division will be making its debut.
Beach volleyball, which will be sub-hosted by University of Santo Tomas, will open its curtains on January 2020 while lawn tennis, which will be sub-hosted by National University, is scheduled to take place on February 2020.