Aurora Gaming PH wins MPL Philippines Season 18

Aurora Gaming PH (RORA) claimed the MPL Philippines Season 18 championship after defeating Team Falcons with a 4-2 score in the Grand Finals held at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. This victory marks the first MPL Philippines title for Aurora Gaming PH and ends the four-season winning streak of Team Liquid Philippines.

Both Aurora Gaming PH and runner-up Team Falcons have qualified for the M8 World Championship 2027, which is scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey. Jan “Domeng” Del Mundo was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP) for his performances using characters such as Kimmy, Chou, and Clint.

The tournament followed a two-stage format consisting of a Regular Season and Playoffs. While Team Liquid Philippines finished first in the Regular Season rankings, Aurora Gaming PH secured their championship spot after navigating the lower bracket, having previously defeated Team Liquid Philippines in the lower bracket final.