At the opening of the tournament, it was renamed Ninoy Aquino Stadium and a marker dedicating the arena was unveiled.

[citation needed] The Ninoy Aquino Stadium was renovated for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games to host the taekwondo and weightlifting competitions.

[6] New seats and a new air-conditioning system were installed in the arena with the plans for the facility to become "high-tech" or up to par with modern standards.

[7] The renovation of the facility was completed on November 13, 2019, with the send-off ceremony for the Philippine team in preparation for the games held at the arena.

[9][10] The wooden flooring used at the Araneta Coliseum for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was donated to the Ninoy Aquino Stadium after the event.