Aurora Gaming PH (RORA) are your Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M7 World Champions.
Composed of Edward, Demonkite, Yue, Domengkite, Light, and Calad, RORA swept Indonesia's Alter Ego (AE) in the grand finals in AE's home turf.
Aurora PH won its first M Series title with a dominant 4-0 record over Indonesian dark horses to earn the Philippines' sixth straight M-Series title.
Add to that, Aurora PH achieved a significant milestone with the M7 World Championship win, as they transformed their inaugural appearance in a M Series Finals into a global title.
With their outstanding victory, Aurora PH bagged the grand prize of USD 320K (~PHP 18M) from the USD 1M (~PHP 58M) prize pool. Runners-up Alter Ego took home USD 150K.
Meanwhile, fellow Filipino squad Team Liquid ended their Golden Road campaign in the Lower Bracket Semifinal, earning them USD 60K in consolation.
Most-Watched Mobile Esports Tournament in History
Dual record-breaking during the M7 made it the most-watched mobile esports tournament ever. Per Esports Charts, Aurora Gaming PH and Alter Ego's Grand Finals match had over 5.68 million Peak Concurrent Viewers. The record-breaking viewership solidifies its worldwide esports entertainment leadership.
Tiger Xu, MLBB Esports global head, said:
The M7 has shown what MLBB Esports has grown into—a global ecosystem that unites millions of fans at the same moment. The record-breaking viewership we're celebrating is more than just a milestone; it's a signal of what's to come. As more regions rise and audiences continue to grow, we enter a new phase where MLBB Esports is shaped collectively. Our focus now is on building an ecosystem that connects regions more deeply, supports long-term competitive development, and allows the global community to grow together. This is the foundation for the next chapter of MLBB Esports.
Artyom Odintsov, Esports Charts CEO, stated:
The M7 Grand Final peaked at over 5.68 million concurrent viewers, making M7 the most-watched mobile esports event in history. The record peak shows how quickly mobile esports is growing and attracting mainstream audiences. The tournament also broke multiple viewership records across platforms and regions. This includes new highs for Indonesian, Tagalog, and Malaysian language broadcasts, as well as on TikTok Live. These results set a new benchmark for future mobile esports events.
Jakarta hosted the M7 event from January 3–25, 2026. The seventh iteration of MLBB's major international championship returned to the country after the M4 (2023).
Indonesia's Creative Economy vice minister Irene Umar graced the M7 finals day, and she shared:
This is the energy of Indonesia [that] we [are witnessing at] the opening of the M7. As the host [nation], I want to start of by saying thank you to MOONTON Games for infusing [Indonesian] culture into the Opening Ceremony... This is a moment to celebrate. This is a moment that reminds each and every one of us that the gaming industry is here to stay. This is a real industry. This is a real sport!
Global gaming and entertainment festival M7 Carnival took over Jakarta from January 23 to 25. Fans experienced six interactive zones, live activations, and esports. The M7 Carnival did more than compete, converting the city into a music and culture festival. Singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri and 88rising labelmate Nona headlined the Main Stage. The halftime show featured a special performance of Sizzle, the M7 Theme Song, reflecting the M Series' ferocity. With pop culture and live entertainment, the M7 Carnival propelled the M Series, showcasing its significance in gaming and entertainment.
As Aurora PH emerged as M7 champs, Pinas parin ang pinakamalakas (MPL PH is still the strongest). Congratulations on defending the title and clinching the 6-peat. – PinoyTechSaga
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