Cockfighting is an extremely popular sport that is played in various countries. Adults are the ones who get involved in this traditional game. In traditional cockfighting or sabong, players use two roosters who use a sabungero, also known as cockpits, where they pit against each other. If your chosen rooster wins, you will be able to earn lots of money. Though this game is considered to be a traditional game that Filipinos play, cockfighting has not remained confined to this country only. More than fifty countries take part in this sport. Hence, if you are interested in it, you can also be a part of it.
Due to its massive popularity and the advancement of technology, this game is being played online, known as e-sabong. Various online platforms host this game, but you should be careful enough to choose only the best platforms. Again, you can take part in different events like WPC.
An overview of WPC 2026
In cockfighting, a couple of roosters get engaged in a brutal fight, and in this fight, one rooster dies. During this event, spectators bet on the result of the match. The roosters are also called gamecocks, and they are particularly bred and trained for both aggression and stamina. Additionally, their spurs are sharpened so that they can escalate damage at the time of the battle. Before the start of a match, the feathers of the roosters are trimmed, and their combs and wattles are removed so that they do not suffer from bleeding injuries.
The fights take place in a ring known as a cockpit. According to the organizers of WPC 2026, cockfighting should be placed alongside other events, such as flyball tournaments and agility courses. According to them, this sport examines the endurance, fighting instinct, and strength of the gamecocks. Thus, spectators can understand the talents and capabilities of these breeds. Nonetheless, several animal welfare groups disagree because, according to them, cockfighting gives rise to dreadful suffering on the roosters for both profit and entertainment.
Cockfights are bloody and brutal as the roosters jump, peck, and slash at one another using their razor-sharp spurs. Most often, injuries include broken bones, punctured lungs, and pierced eyes. These fights carry on, and after some time, one of the birds dies. According to the activists of animal rights, this is an inhumane sport, and they argue that cocks are compelled to injure as well as kill one another to thrill the on-lookers.
The government rules
Like other governments, the government of President Bongbong Marcos treats this activity as unlawful, and it is proven by the views of the PNP or Philippine National Police. Most often, cockfighting events include unlawful gambling, as lots of dollars are staked in only one match. At times, roosters are provided performance-improving drugs, too, and these events end up attracting several kinds of criminal activities, including violations of firearms and drug dealing.
Conclusion
Cockfighting online is a hugely popular sport, as punters can place their bets sitting on their couches. This is the online variation of the traditional cockfighting game. However, you should be aware of the local laws prevalent regarding online cockfighting because some countries treat this activity to be unlawful, and the reason behind this is that it causes serious injuries to the birds.