The Preseason Invitational returned with a smaller eight-team format in 2023 and 2024 before being cancelled for the 2025 MPBL season.

[1][2] As the league began its transition to professional status, it also looked to start an invitational tournament in December.

The tournament would also be supervised by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and monitored by FIBA.

[8][9] On January 23, 2025, the league announced that it would cancel plans to hold a preseason tournament for the 2025 season.

[10] The Preseason Invitational also features a prize pot, which is included in every tournament to date.