It’s time to decide who will step to this year’s world stage.
The stage is set for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 16 Playoffs. This is a high-stakes season as the top two teams will also represent the region in the upcoming M7 World Championship.
The event is set to be held in Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines, starting on Oct. 22, 2025. Over 2,000 fans will be able to witness the action live in the massive arena. If you can’t make it, you can tune in on the official live streams.
With that said, here is all you need to know about the MPL-PH Season 16 Playoffs, including the schedule, results, format, where to watch, and more.
MPL-PH Season 16 Playoffs Format and Prize Pool
The playoffs stage will take place from Oct. 22 to 26, 2025. The event will feature a hybrid elimination format. Teams seeded 3rd to 6th will compete in the Play-ins under a single-elimination setup.
Meanwhile, the 1st and 2nd seeded teams will receive a bye and begin their run in Round 2, Upper Bracket Semifinals, which follows a double-elimination format. All matches, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, will be played in a best-of-five (Bo5) series. The Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final will raise the stakes even higher, adopting a best-of-seven (Bo7) format.
The crowned champions will receive the lion’s share of the $150,000 USD prize pool.
Where to watch MPL-PH Season 16
You can watch the MPL-PH Season 16 through the following streaming platforms:
The broadcast will feature Tagalog and English commentary. Be sure to check the title of the livestream.
Qualified Teams
Here is the complete list of qualified teams in the MPL-PH Season 16 Playoffs stage:
- Aurora Gaming (RORA)
- ONIC PH (ONIC)
- Team Liquid PH (TLPH)
- Twisted Minds PH (TWIS)
- TNC Pro Team (TNC)
- Team Falcons PH (FLCN)
If you want to check out some interesting storylines to follow during the playoffs, click here.
MPL-PH Season 16 Playoffs Final Standings
Placement | Team | Prize Money | Qualifies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | - | $35,000 | M7 World Championship |
| 2nd | - | $20,000 | M7 World Championship |
| 3rd | - | $10,000 | - |
| 4th | - | $5,000 | - |
| 5th | - | $2,500 | - |
| 6th | - | $2,500 | - |
| 7th | Smart Omega | $2,500 | - |
| 8th | AP.Bren | $2,500 | - |
MPL PH Season 16 Playoffs Match Schedule and Results
Playoffs Bracket
Play-ins Match Results (Oct. 22, 2025)
Time (PHT) | Time (PST) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00:PM | 11:00:PM | TLPH vs FLCN | - |
| 7:00:PM | 3:00:AM | TWIS vs TNC | - |
Upper Bracket Semifinals (Oct. 23, 2025)
Time (PHT) | Time (PST) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00:PM | 11:00:PM | ONIC vs TBA | - |
| 7:00:PM | 3:00:AM | RORA vs TBA | - |
Upper Bracket Final and Lower Bracket Semifinal (Oct. 24, 2025)
Time (PHT) | Time (PST) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00:PM | 11:00:PM | TBA vs TBA | - |
| 7:00:PM | 3:00:AM | TBA vs TBA | - |
Lower Bracket Final (Oct. 25, 2025)
Time (PHT) | Time (PST) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00:PM | 1:00:AM | TBA vs TBA | - |
Grand Final (Oct. 26, 2025)
Time (PHT) | Time (PST) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00:PM | 1:00:AM | TBA vs TBA | - |
Match results will be updated frequently as the tournament progresses. Make sure to check back later for more information.
This season will decide who continues the legacy
As a qualifier for the M7 World Championship, the MPL PH Season 16 Playoffs not only crown the best in the Philippines but also carry the weight of a storied history. Since the M2 World Championship, PH teams have consistently dominated the global stage. Will the champions, ONIC PH, Team Falcons (Former AP.Bren lineup), and Team Liquid PH, make it back to the world stage? Perhaps, we'll be seeing a new contender this time around.
Aurora Gaming is on a roll with a 12-2 score in the regular season. On the other hand, Twisted Minds PH is showing promise with their unorthodox picks that keep their opponents guessing. Then, there is TNC Pro Team, which has been at the bottom for many seasons and is hungry for redemption.
Stay tuned to esports.gg for more esports news and MLBB coverage for the MPL-PH Season 16.
