The 1xBet esports experts have summarized the interim results and analyzed the teams’ chances of winning the final title.
The regular season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang championship has ended, and the top six lineups have been determined. They will compete for the national championship title and two spots at the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026.
Regular season
The MPL Philippines Season 17 regular season ran from March 20 to May 17. During it, each of the eight squads played two matches against every other team in the league. Based on these results, the six best rosters advanced to the playoffs (with the two strongest ones going straight to the semifinals), and the two worst teams were eliminated from the competition.
The final rankings look like this:
- Team Liquid PH (13-1)
- Team Falcons PH (12-2)
- ONIC Philippines (9-5)
- Omega Esports (6-8)
- Twisted Minds PH (6-8)
- Aurora Gaming PH (5-9)
- AP.Bren (3-11)
- TNC Pro Team (2-12)
The champions of the previous two league seasons, Team Liquid PH, continue to dominate our esports scene. They have only one loss and finished first in the regular season. Team Falcons PH is just one win behind the leaders. However, based on the balanced head-to-head record, Team Liquid PH shouldn’t relax or rest on its laurels yet.
The third team of the season, ONIC Philippines, shows stable performance and competes on equal terms with the strongest squads. They are the ones who beat Team Falcons PH, preventing the roster from catching up with Team Liquid PH. The group made up of Omega Esports, Twisted Minds PH, and Aurora Gaming PH consists of solid mid-table rosters that, with a good run, can also compete for a spot at the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026.
After a promising third-place finish in MPL Philippines Season 16, TNC Pro Team completely failed in the current season, winning only two out of fourteen matches. The departure of AP.Bren’s well-coordinated roster last year also clearly affected the results of the once-legendary organization. A second-to-last place in the league for the two-time world champions is a clear disappointment for fans.
Main playoff favorites
The contenders with the highest chances of winning MPL Philippines Season 17 are:
- Team Liquid PH is the clear leader in the current season and the winner of the last two league seasons (S15 and S16). The lineup is likely to continue its winning streak and claim a third consecutive title. Jungler KarlTzy continues to perform at the top level, and it is also worth noting roamer Jaypee and EXP laner Sanford, who regularly made it into the team of the week.
- Team Falcons PH is the only squad in the league capable of challenging Team Liquid PH for the championship. After two less convincing seasons, the team has finally found its game. The main star, roamer Kyle, is at the peak of his career and is clearly capable of leading his new teammates to victory. He already has the MPL Philippines S12 title and the M5 World Championship title with AP.Bren.
- Aurora Gaming PH is the current MLBB title holder after winning the M7 World Championship in January 2026, and they also have two second-place finishes in the Philippine league (S14 and S16). If not now, when is the right time for them to become the best team in their country, given they are at their peak form and already world champions?
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