The Philippines’ reign in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) world continues as Fnatic Onic Philippines (FNOP) clinched the M6 World Championship title with an undefeated streak. This victory marks the fifth consecutive M Series title for the Philippines since M2, solidifying the nation’s dominance in the global MLBB esports scene.
The Grand Finals, held on December 14th, saw FNOP defeating Team Liquid Indonesia in a 4-1 best-of-seven series, securing the lion’s share of the USD 1 million prize pool. Duane “Kelra” Pillas, FNOP’s Gold Laner, was named the Grand Finals Most Valuable Player.
The M6 World Championship was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and attracted over 7,000 spectators at the Axiata Arena and achieved a peak viewership of 4.129 million, making it the third most popular M Series event.
On the same day, MLBB also unveiled a new logo symbolizing a new era for the game, which has surpassed 1.5 billion registrations worldwide. Additionally, the game is set to officially launch in China in January 2025, potentially introducing a new powerhouse region to the competitive landscape.
The M7 World Championship will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, in January 2026, returning to the country with the largest MLBB fanbase. Furthermore, the MSC 2025 and MWI 2025 events will be included in the Esports World Cup, showcasing MLBB’s global appeal and its commitment to inclusivity in esports.
