The season continued to use the three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup, or the traditional All-Filipino Conference.

The mid season Commissioner's Cup will continue to feature unlimited height limit for imports.

The last conference of the season, the Governors' Cup will have imports with a 6'5" height limit.

The first activity of the season was the 2012 PBA Draft held on August 19, 2012, at Robinsons Midtown Mall in Ermita, Manila.

Key transactions: The season began on September 30, with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel defeating GlobalPort Batang Pier, 110-90.