The Schools Division Athletic Association Meet (SDAAM) 2026 officially kicks off today, September 8, 2026, at Pacific Mall’s Event Center, Lucena City, bringing together student-athletes and participating delegations through sportsmanship and discipline.

Featuring introductions from officials, the lighting of the Torch of Unity and Friendship, and the Oath of Amateurism, the stage is formally set for the year’s highly anticipated city meet themed “Beyond Sports: Fostering Discipline, Integrity, and Friendship.”