Antique's bid includes plans to renovate and upgrade the rubberized track oval and other facilities inside the
Binirayan Sports Complex in
San Jose de Buenavista, which will be the main venue of the games. Several indoor sporting events will be held at the
University of Antique in the town of
Sibalom,
St. Anthony's College in San Jose de Buenavista, and other covered courts located within the 40-kilometer radius around the capital town. The province of Antique was awarded the rights to host the games by the DepEd Palarong Pambansa Selection Committee after it outbid
Dumaguete,
Negros Oriental by a single vote. but was moved to April 23 to 29, 2017 due to the original schedule coinciding with
Holy Week observances. This would be the first time for Antique to host the event.
Sports Regular sports Futsal is elevated from being a demonstration sport and will be played as a regular sports discipline for the first time.
Dancesport,
Pencak Silat, and
Aerobic Gymnastics will be introduced as demonstration sports in the games.
Demonstration Sports These are the seven demonstration sports for this year's Palarong Pambansa. Futsal was elevated as a regular sports discipline starting this edition of the games.
Dancesport,
Pencak Silat, and
Aerobic Gymnastics will be introduced as demonstration sports in the games.
Special Para Games These are the four sports with various events to be contested at this games: •
Swimming •
Bocce •
Goalball •
Athletics Participating regions A total of 18 athletic associations coming from 18 regions of the country will be participating in the athletic meet. == Playing Venues ==