The league continued to use the three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup.

[1] Like several Metro Manila-centric leagues, most games are held at arenas within Metro Manila, either the Smart Araneta Coliseum or the Mall of Asia Arena, and sometimes, in the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Provincial arenas usually host one game, rarely two; these arenas typically host only once per season, but a league may return within a season if the turnout is satisfactory.

The PBA competition committee approved the rule changes for implementation starting in the Commissioner's Cup games:[9] The opening ceremonies for this season was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on December 17, 2017.

The first game of the Philippine Cup between the Phoenix Fuel Masters and the San Miguel Beermen immediately followed.