LET the final show begin!
The grand finale of MPL Philippines Season 16 has arrived, setting the stage for this season’s top seed Aurora Gaming and defending champion Team Liquid PH to collide in a thrilling best-of-seven showdown for ultimate glory.
Both teams have fought countless battles valiantly to reach this point, but only one will leave the Cuneta Astrodome as the MPL Philippines Season 16 champion.
Let’s revisit how Aurora Gaming and Team Liquid PH reached this defining moment — and what’s truly at stake.
The Road to the Finals
Aurora Gaming advanced to the grand finals as the undisputed powerhouse squad, only dropping a single series in the first week of the season against Team Falcons PH.
Aurora is now on a 15-match winning streak dating back to Week 2 of the regular season, displaying consistency, chemistry, and an unmatched ability to adapt in crucial moments.
The path of Aurora through the playoffs only reinforced its reputation as the league’s top contender, taking down TNC Pro Team in the upper bracket semifinal and advancing past Team Liquid PH in the upper bracket finals to secure their grand finals berth.
On the other hand, Team Liquid had to take the long road after failing to secure an upper-bracket advantage in the playoffs.
The Cavalry clawed their way through the lower bracket, dispatching Team Falcons PH and ending the fifth-seeded TNC Pro Team’s Cinderella run in the lower bracket finals.
Team Liquid PH’s playoff run was a statement of mental fortitude and championship DNA—proof that this squad is built for greatness.
Aurora Gaming: Redemption Arc
Aurora Gaming's transformation this season has been nothing short of spectacular. The addition of veteran roamer Dylan "Light" Catipon certainly made a significant impact, while allowing other members to shine in their own right.
Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto has been a powerhouse in the jungle, Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo continues to impress as a consistent midlaner, Dominic “Domeng” Del Mundo has emerged as a reliable gold laner capable of turning teamfights around, and Edward “Edward” Dapadap has been consistent in taking control of the EXP lane.
What sets Aurora apart from other contenders is its adaptability. When faced with adversities or even meta shifts, Aurora doesn’t panic, they turn the tides by adjusting quickly and turning setbacks into stunning comebacks.
Team Liquid PH: The Championship DNA
Team Liquid PH arrives at the grand finals with momentum after taking down TNC Pro Team— the dark horse of the season— in the lower bracket finals.
The Cavalry’s lower-bracket run tested their endurance, but it also reignited the fire that defines the organization’s legacy in MLBB.
Team Liquid PH knows how to deliver when the stakes are highest, excelling in clutch moments, shining with individual brilliance, and that championship DNA could be its best weapon.
As they head into another grand final, expect Team Liquid to lean heavily on experience to withstand Aurora’s challenge.
Shaping Legacy
The grand finals of MPL Philippines Season 16 is shaping up to be a classic and a moment in history you would not want to miss.
For Aurora Gaming, winning the MPL PH Season 16 title would mark the ultimate redemption — silencing the doubters and breaking the playoffs curse. In Season 14, Aurora came close to a title finish but fell short against Fnatic ONIC PH (now ONIC PH) in the grueling Game 7 finale.
For Team Liquid PH, defending the MPL title means being one step closer to achieving the “Golden Road” dream, with only the M7 World Championship title left to win. The Cavalry is already charging halfway there after winning MPL PH Season 15 back in June and MSC 2025 in August.
No matter who lifts the Immortal Cup, the MPL Philippines Season 16 Grand Finals will go down in history — a legendary battle between defending champions and stars hungry for redemption, meeting at crossroads of destiny in pursuit of greatness.
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