The Philippine-based Global defeated Yadanarbon of Myanmar, 4–1, in a group stage match at the 2015 AFC Cup.

[12] The first full international game held in the stadium was between the Philippines and Bahrain which took place on June 11, 2015 as part of the second round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Abdulwahab Al Malood scored a consolation goal for Bahrain in 3 minutes into extra time, becoming the first goalscorer for a foreign national team side.

[1] K-pop group Seventeen was the first overall act to headline a concert at the Philippine Sports Stadium, with their two-night stop as part of their Follow Tour in January 2024, followed by NCT 127 with their one-night concert the week after, also part of their world tour.

[19][20] Seventeen returned to the stadium the following year for another two-night stop as part of their Right Here World Tour.