The NCAA is expected resume tournaments for badminton and table tennis, after being not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
[4][5] In addition, a battle-for-third was introduced for the first time in association history, which was used for all events except for track and field and swimming.
[6] Broadcaster GMA Network also introduced AI sportscasters Maia and Marco for the season with the use of image generation, text-to-speech voice and face animation technology.
The seniors' tournament started on September 24, with the SM Mall of Asia Arena hosting opening day, Filoil EcoOil Centre hosting the rest of the elimination round, then returning to the SM Mall of Asia Arena and the Araneta Coliseum for the playoffs.
The first games were the hosts JRU Heavy Bombers against the 3-peat champions Letran Knights and last season's runners-up Benilde Blazers against the Lyceum Pirates.
[14][7] *Game went to overtime The NCAA 3x3 Basketball tournaments were held in the Jose Rizal University Gymnasium in Mandaluyong.
The NCAA badminton championships were held at the Power Up Centro Atletico in Cubao, Quezon City from October 16 to 25, 2023.
The NCAA beach volleyball tournaments started on January 24, 2024, in the Subic Bay Sand Courts in Olongapo.
[21] The seniors' NCAA football championship started on February 19, 2024, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.
[11] The NCAA table tennis championships started on January 29, 2024, until February 1, 2024, at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gymnasium in Manila.