In the semi-finals, Davao upset 2022–23 PFL runners-up Dynamic Herb Cebu through a long range strike by midfielder Paolo Bugas, winning the tie 2–1.
[10] Of those who played in the final, Kaya captain Jovin Bedic, defenders Audie Menzi and Camelo Tacusalme, midfielders Marwin Angeles and Arnel Amita, and striker Robert Lopez Mendy are the only players remaining, while none of Davao's 2018 roster are still with the squad.
Davao will be without the services of striker Ealwhine Dalam due to a red card the player received during stoppage time in the club's 1–1 semi-final draw with Dynamic Herb Cebu.
Kaya would be missing the services of national team forward Jarvey Gayoso, who had scored against Chinese side Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League a week prior.
The match marked the first meeting between the two sides since the 2018 final, which saw Kaya captain Jovin Bedic score the winner in the dying minutes of the game, after which Davao withdrew from the PFL due to then-owner Jefferson Cheng's disagreements on the direction of the league.
Desperate for a goal, Kaya subbed on captain Jovin Bedic, who scored the winner against Davao 5 years before, and would nearly do so again in the 2nd minute of stoppage time, but his header hit the crossbar and was cleared away by Axel Andres.
Not to be outdone, Quincy Kammeraad would save two penalties from Tuason and Kaole, giving Kaya midfielder and national team player Justin Baas the opportunity to win a third title for the club.