[2] Dancers representing the eight universities dressed up according to their school's identity, but taking a page from the book from which the opening ceremony was themed.

The schools’ dancers wore hats, capes matching their university colors and giving off a tribal look, as they came out like the characters from the Districts.

Adamson, this year's host of the UAAP, had the most elaborate introduction in the opening as they showcased huge birds with feathers of white and blue.

The June start, compared to the usual July opening of past seasons, was due to the decision of the UAAP to suspend its basketball games while the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship was running from August 1–11, 2013.

This gave way to the country's hosting of the continental caging as requested by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

The UAAP Season 76 beach volleyball tournament began on August 31, 2013 at the University of the East (UE) sand courts in Caloocan, Metro Manila.

The UAAP Season 76 softball tournament began on December 4, 2013 at the baseball diamond of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate Manila.

The UAAP Table Tennis tournament began on September 14, 2013 at the Blue Eagle Gym of the Ateneo de Manila University in Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

The UAAP Judo Championships ran from September 28–29, 2013 at the Blue Eagle Gym of the Ateneo de Manila University in Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

The UAAP Season 76 Taekwondo tournament began on September 4, 2013 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City, Metro Manila.

The inaugural UAAP Poomsae tournament as a regular sport was held on September 13, 2013, at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City, Metro Manila.

The UAAP swimming championships was held on September 19–22, 2013 at the Trace Aquatics Centre in Los Baños, Laguna.

After the four-day tournament, there was a total of 34 new UAAP records that were established: 7 in the men's division, 12 in women's, 10 in boys', and 5 in girls'.

The UAAP Cheerdance Competition was held on September 15, 2013 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.