Filipinos turn to malls for active lifestyle facilities

SM Sports and Leisure Invests P1-billion to Multi-sports Facilities Nationwide. Photo source: SM Supermalls 

A massive cultural shift has happened in the Philippines as more people get into running, marathon training, cycling, and neighborhood fitness groups. These activities have gained more participants over the recent years as more Filipinos take advantage of having an active lifestyle to be part of a community, prioritize preventive health, and enhance mental well-being.

Which is why SM Supermalls is reinforcing its commitment to making active lifestyles accessible to Filipinos by investing P1-Billion to build multi-sport facilities and active social hubs all over the country. These establishments will serve as additional spaces where communities may play, compete, connect, and embrace active lifestyles.

"More and more Filipinos are shifting to an active lifestyle. The SM Supermalls will be at the forefront and will lead this movement. We will make fitness and wellness be accessible and inclusive to all, whether you are just starting out or an advanced athlete. We will build the largest community in our malls where everyone can make active living part of everyday life",  said Steven Tan, SM Supermalls President.

Steven T. Tan, SM Supermalls President shares SM Supermalls' mission to accommodate Filipinos who share a passion for play, health, and wellness. Photo source: SM Supermalls 

SM Supermalls' new active hubs will feature tournament-grade sports facilities that meet international standards. These are designed to accommodate both recreational play and high-level tournaments. Enthusiasts and experienced players may enjoy a variety of sports programs and share their passion for play, health, and wellness.

More Filipinos may embrace active lifestyles as SM builds more sports facilities. Photo source: SM Supermalls 

The new facilities, spread across the country, will bring Filipinos close to quality sports infrastructure, where they may create new memories with a thriving, active community.

SM Supermalls' sports leadership

The P1-Billion investment is the mall operator's latest sports and recreation initiative. Since the 1990s, SM Supermalls has built venues and hosted events to encourage active lifestyles. It has organized workshops and tournaments for all ages and skill levels, in its quest to make fitness inclusive for all. 

Sports and wellness have remained at the core of SM Supermalls' vision. Photo source: SM Supermalls 

This latest project fortifies SM Supermalls' position as a large mall-based sports and active lifestyle network. It currently has 108 pickleball courts, 176 bowling lanes nationwide, and three Olympic-sized ice skating rinks, where professional athletes perfect their craft and where enthusiasts pursue their sports hobbies.

SM Supermalls' ice-skating rinks and bowling alleys are home to both hobbyists and future champions. Photo source: SM Supermalls 

"Active and wellness is not new to SM Supermalls. For over 30 years, we have continuously organized events and created spaces for Filipinos to stay connected through sports. We will continue this pledge by expanding our footprint to more communities," said Tan. 

Every year, thousands of athletes, families, and barkadas head to SM Supermalls' active facilities where they hone their skills and passions. These communities create meaningful active experiences in welcoming, inclusive spaces. Through regular training and mall-led events, they build skills, forge new connections, and become part of a community that stays active together. 

Hobbyists, experienced athletes, and newbies are welcome to play at SM Supermalls' active hubs. Photo source: SM Supermalls 

As it moves forward, SM Supermalls will continue to partner with the Filipino active community in championing active lifestyles. Through this investment, it will empower communities to engage in new experiences and reach their wellness goals. 

SM Supermalls continues to lead active living through open plays, clinics, tournaments or simply playing with peers at your fave space. Photo source: SM Supermalls