2021 MPBL Invitational
The 2021 MPBL Invitational, officially known as the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational powered by TM for sponsorship reasons, was the preseason tournament for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's (MPBL) 2022 season. The tournament began on December 11, 2021 and ended with the final on December 23, 2021. The inaugural edition of the MPBL Invitational is also its biggest, featuring 22 teams.
| Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational powered by TM | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Philippines |
| City | Pasay |
| Venue(s) | SM Mall of Asia Arena |
| Dates | December 11–23, 2021 |
| Teams | 22 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Basilan Jumbo Plastic |
| Runner-up | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards |
| Third place | Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| Fourth place | Imus Buracai de Laiya |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 57 |
The games were played at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay at 50% capacity for spectators, making it the first professional sports event in the Philippines to allow live audiences since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Basilan Jumbo Plastic became the 2021 Invitational champions, beating the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in overtime, 83-80. Philip Manalang, who hit the championship-winning buzzer beater for Basilan, was adjudged as the tournament Finals MVP.