| 2021 VisMin 1st Conference | |
| League: | Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup |
| Sport: | Basketball |
| Duration: | Visayas leg: April 9 – May 9, 2021 Mindanao leg: July 7 – August 9, 2021 Finals: August 11 – 13, 2021 |
| Playoffs: | Elimination rounds |
| Conf1: | Visayas |
| Conf1 Champ: | KCS Computer Specialist – Mandaue |
| Conf1 Runner-Up: | Talisay Aquastars |
| Conf2: | Mindanao |
| Conf2 Champ: | Basilan Peace Riders |
| Conf2 Runner-Up: | Roxas Vanguards |
| Finals: | Finals |
| Finals Champ: | Basilan Peace Riders |
| Finals Runner-Up: | KCS Computer Specialist – Mandaue |
| Nextseason Link: | 2021 Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup 2nd Conference |
| Nextseason Year: | 2021 (2nd) |
The 2021 Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup 1st Conference, was the inaugural conference of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. The elimination rounds began on April 9, 2021 with the start of the Visayas leg and ended on August 9, 2021 with the conclusion of the Mindanao leg. The Finals then ran from August 11 to 13, 2023.
| Team | Locality | Main sponsor | Head coach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visayas | ||||
| Lapu-Lapu City Heroes | Lapu-Lapu, Cebu | ARQ Builders | Francis Auquico | |
| Dumaguete Warriors | Dumaguete, Negros Oriental | Rommel Uka | ||
| KCS Computer Specialist – Mandaue | Manduae, Cebu | Kiboy's Computer Solutions | Mike Reyes | |
| Talisay City Aquastars | Talisay, Cebu | MJAS Zenith | Aldrin Morante | |
| Siquijor Mystics | Siquijor | Jose Manuel Palapal | ||
| Tabogon Voyagers | Tabogon, Cebu | Expedito Delos Santos Jr. | ||
| Tubigon–Bohol Mariners | Tubigon, Bohol | Gino Angelo Enriquez | ||
| Mindanao | ||||
| ALZA – Alayon Zamboanga | Zamboanga del Sur | Rodolfo Jose Abad Jr. | ||
| Basilan Peace Riders | Lamitan, Basilan | Jumbo Plastic | Jerson Cabiltes | |
| Clarin Sto. Niño | Clarin, Misamis Occidental | Miguel Borilla Jr. | ||
| Iligan City Archangels | Iligan, Lanao del Norte | Dane Lariosa | ||
| Kapatagan Buffalo Braves | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte | Cris Bautista | ||
| MisOr Brew Authoritea | Misamis Oriental | Brew AuthoriTEA | Vis Valencia | |
| Pagadian Explorers | Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur | Harold Sta. Cruz | ||
| Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | Petra Cement | Eddie Laure | |
| JPS Zamboanga City | Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur | Tony Pardo | ||
All games were held in the Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu.
Every team qualified for the playoffs, which follows a stepladder-like format. With Talisay City having an undefeated record, they directly advanced to the Visayas Finals. The second-seeded team, Mandaue directly advanced to the Semifinals with twice-to-beat advantage. Teams ranked third through sixth then advanced to Quarterfinals, where they must go through two rounds before moving on to the Semifinals.
Both rounds of the Quarterfinals were single-game knockouts, the Semifinals was twice-to-beat, and the Visayas Finals was a best-of-three series.
Games prior to July 17, are held in the Ipil Provincial Gym, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.[1] Games scheduled on July 17 onwards, are to be held in thePlaza Luz Gym in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur.[2]
Every team qualified for the playoffs. With Basilan having an undefeated record, they directly advanced to the Mindanao Finals. Every other team had to go through a three-round, single-elimination bracket before advancing to the Mindanao Finals. Teams ranked second through fifth were given twice-to-beat advantage in Quarterfinals Round 1.
There were two rounds of the Quarterfinals. Only Quarterfinals Round 1 featured twice-to-beat, while the next three rounds were all best-of-three series.
The champions of both legs advanced to the VisMin Finals, referred to as the Southern Finals. It was a best-of-five series.
See main article: 2021 Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup game-fixing scandal. The game between the ARQ Builders-Lapu Lapu City Heroes and the Siquijor Mystics was stopped at the half with Lapu Lapu leading, 27–13, ostensibly due to a power interruption. However, it was reported afterward that the game was stopped by officials after suspicious actions by the players—including missed free throws and blown layups. One video circulating online showed a player take a free throw first with his left hand, then with his right. Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup organizers expelled the Siquijor Mystics from the league. Fines and suspensions were also slapped against players and coaches of the Lapu-Lapu Heroes for their role in the controversial match.