| 2021 WNBL–Philippines season | |
| League: | Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) |
| Sport: | Basketball |
| Duration: | July 18 – 25, 2021 (before suspension) September 18 – December 5, 2021 (resumption) |
| No Of Teams: | 5 |
| Draft: | 2021 WNBL–Philippines draft |
| Draft Link: | 2021 WNBL–Philippines draft |
| Top Pick: | Fille Claudine Cainglet |
| Picked By: | Glutagence Glow Boosters |
| Season: | 2021 WNBL–Philippines season |
| Season Champs: | Parañaque Lady Aces (1st title) |
| Second Place: | Taguig Lady Generals |
| Mvp: | Allana Lim (Parañaque) |
| Finals: | 2021 WNBL–Philippines Finals |
| Finals Mvp: | Angeli Jo Gloriani (Parañaque) |
| Prevseason Link: | 2019 WNBL–Philippines season |
| Prevseason Year: | 2019 |
| Nextseason Year: | 2022 |
The 2021 WNBL–Pilipinas season, also known as the 2021 Pia Cayetano WNBL season,[1] is the second season of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) of the Philippines. It is also the first season of the WNBL as a professional league as recognized by the Games and Amusement Board of the Philippine government.[2] The season started on July 18, 2021.[3]
On July 29, the league announced through their Facebook page that the games were postponed due to the implementation of the highest quarantine restriction (Enhanced Community Quarantine) in Metro Manila beginning on August 6. The season resumed on September 18 after quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila eased up.
See main article: 2021 WNBL–Philippines draft.
A total of five teams confirmed participation for the 2021 season[4] 17 teams applied to join the inaugural season of the WNBL as a professional league which were screened mainly on their financial capability. Only four teams were accepted as participants for the inaugural professional season,[5] with one more team joining the WNBL only after the conclusion of the 2021 draft, the Taguig Lady Generals.[6]
| Team |
|---|
| Parañaque Lady Aces |
| Pacific Water Queens |
| Glutagence Glow Boosters |
| Quezon Lady Spartan |
| Taguig Lady Generals |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila, the season was played in Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga, in a closed-circuit format, behind closed doors.
The following format will be observed for the duration of the season:
Glutagence have forfeited Game 3 of their semifinals series against Taguig after the league have decided to terminate the Glow Boosters' franchise for failure to settle their franchise fee.[7]