Although the history of sport has migrated from the margins of scholarly attention to the mainstream of historical research, many gaps in knowledge remain in the 21st century, especially in the global south. This paper argues for more research to be conducted on the history of sports in the Philippines, given the unique insights it can provide on the development of social, economic, political, and cultural forces. First, it traces the historiographic trends in sports history around the globe to provide a conceptual and methodological backdrop for future research. Asia in general—and the Philippines in particular—is identified as possessing extensive histories of both traditional and modern sports that can contribute to the local and international discourse in the field. While regional patterns are highlighted, the existing literature on Philippine sports is also surveyed to reveal the niches historians can fill. Second, it surveys the rich variety of sources available to historians wishing to study sports in the Philippines. Sports, by their nature, leave behind many material artifacts, oral accounts, and extensive media coverage that can help supplement typical documentary sources a scholar might use, especially those wishing to investigate the histories of marginalized communities. By laying out the possibilities for further research in the field, the paper hopes to entice other scholars to pursue similar projects, or perhaps consider sports policies, trends, and/or events in their future work on Philippine history.