Our very own Fnatic Onic PH claimed the M6 World Championship title with an unbeaten track record. This victorious run extends the Philippines' reign in the M World Series, having five consecutive titles since M2.
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Fnatic Onic Philippines (FNOP) defeated Team Liquid Indonesia (TLID) 4-1 in the Mobile Legends M6 World Championship grand finals to claim the crown.
Their win in the summit clash on December 15 earned them an unbeaten M6 campaign as well as the grand prize of USD 320,000 (~ PHP 18 million) from the USD 1 million prize pool.
Meanwhile, Selangor Red Giants finished in third place after losing to Team Liquid Indonesia in the Lower Bracket Finals on December 14. This loss ended their hopes of achieving the Golden Road, which means winning all major Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) titles in a year.
Duane "Kelra" Pillas, Fnatic Onic PH gold laner, was named the Grand Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP).
The M Series represents the zenith of Mobile Legends esports. The Swiss Format was introduced in the sixth edition of the M6, which enhanced the competitive level among the world's top esports teams and featured a bigger prize pool.
- Fnatic Onic PH M6 Roster:
- Jann Kirk "Kirk" Solcruz Gutierrez (EXP Laner)
- King Cyric "K1NGKONG" Perez (Jungler)
- Frince Miguel "Super Frince" Ramirez (Mid Laner)
- Grant Duane "Kelra" Pillas (Gold Laner)
- Borris James "Brusko" Parro (Roamer)
- Brian Milez "SpiderMilez" Santos (Roamer)
- Anthony Dennis "Ynot" Senedrin (Head Coach)
- Jeniel "YellyHaze" Bata-Anon (Assistant Coach)
- Team Liquid ID M6 Roster:
- Aldhia Fahmi "Aran" Aranda (EXP Laner)
- Favian Bayu "Faviannn" Putra (Jungler)
- Yehezkiel "Yehezkiel" Wiseman (Mid Laner)
- Leonardo Prasetyo "Kabuki" Agung (Gold Laner)
- Sultan "AeronnShikii" Muhammad (Gold Laner)
- Christian Widy Wardhana "Widy" Hartono (Roamer)
- Dolly Van "SaintDeLucaz" Pelo (Head Coach)
- Muhammad Reza "Pahlevi" Pahlevi (Assistant Coach)
To recall, Filipino squad AP Bren are the Mobile Legends M5 World champions after beating Indonesia's ONIC Esports.
Third Most Popular M Series
Fnatic Onic PH's historic victory was seen by over 7,000 fans at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event also amassed 4.129 million peak concurrent views (PCV), making it the third-most-popular M Series edition ever. According to MLBB's analytics partner Esports Charts, the average viewers (AV) increased by 66%, reaching 709,919 AV.
Artyom Odintsov, co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts, stated:
M6 has once again confirmed the growing appeal of MLBB esports, bringing an ever-expanding audience to its flagship tournament. While not a record-breaking event, M6 delivered outstanding results, with notable growth compared to M5, including a 66 percent increase in average viewership during the Group Stage. TikTok played a pivotal role, contributing over 31 percent of total hours watched, while the expanded co-streaming program drove deeper community involvement, raising the share of community casting from 18 percent last year to 24 percent in terms of viewership.
M7 World Championship Host is Indonesia
The Mobile Legends' M Series will return to Jakarta, Indonesia, for the M7 World Championship in January 2026. This event will be held two years after it was last held there during the M4 Championship. The M7 announcement was made at the M6 Summit, which is MOONTON Games' annual conference held with each M Series.
Bambang Sunarwibowom, Executive Chairman of the Indonesian Esports Federation (PB ESI), Police Commissioner General (Ret.), stated:
We are optimistic that the presence of M7 will provide wider global exposure, introduce the potential of Indonesian talents to the international community, and strengthen Indonesia's image as the center of Asian esports. No less important, we hope this event can inspire the younger generation to see esports as a future industry that has great opportunities, both as professional athletes, creators, and other supporting professions in the esports ecosystem.
The M7 World Championship will start after the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, scheduled for December 2025. Mobile Legends has been announced as the first esports title in the upcoming Thailand SEAG and will feature male and female divisions competing for medals.
New Mobile Legends Logo and New Region on New Year
MOONTON Games has revealed a new logo for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), marking a new chapter for fans of the MOBA game. The latest logo features flame-like details on the edges of the letters, inspired by gamers' strong passion and competitive spirit. Mobile Legends has recently reached an impressive 1.5 billion registrations worldwide.
Moreover, Mobile Legends will launch in China in January 2025. This will likely attract more Chinese players and teams to compete in professional and global tournaments next year, making China a strong region in Mobile Legends esports.
Mobile Legends returns to the Esports World Cup
The MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational (MWI) were announced as part of MLBB Esports' 2025 Roadmap. These tournaments will also be included in the Esports World Cup (EWC). Both events will take place between the two halves of the MLBB Professional League (MPL) circuits. The first half of the MPL runs from early March to late June, and the second half runs from late August to early November.
Fabian Scheuermann, Chief Games Officer, Esports World Cup Foundation, stated:
We are excited to welcome Mobile Legends: Bang Bang back to the Esports World Cup. This past summer, MLBB captivated fans worldwide with two standout events – the MLBB Mid-Season Cup and the MLBB Women's Invitational – that showcased the drama and excitement that esports continually delivers. MLBB's return marks another significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with MOONTON, further reinforcing our joint commitment to bringing the world's most popular mobile game to international fans. We look forward to welcoming its global community back to Riyadh and delivering even greater experiences for its players and fans on esports' biggest stage.
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