1985 PBA Season - Season Highlights

Season Highlights

• The season marked the first time without the famed Crispa Redmanizers participating in the league, with a new team, the Shell Azodrin Bugbusters taking over the franchise of the disbanded Redmanizers.
• The PBA found a new home in the University of Life Theater and Recreational Arena (ULTRA) in Pasig after 10 years of playing at the Araneta Coliseum.
• The Great Taste Coffeemakers continued its dynasty, winning their fourth straight title during the season, and almost a Grandslam of sorts.
• A guest amateur team, Northern Consolidated Corporation (NCC) won the PBA Third Conference crown and recorded the first-ever 4-0 finals sweep over Manila Beer.