MOBILE Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is once again taking the spotlight at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Esports event as it returns for the fourth time in the biennial regional meet.
The matches will be held from December 13 to 17, 2025, at Sala Phra Kieo, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, featuring both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
The SIBOL men’s team will be bannered by MPL Philippines Season 16 champions Team Liquid Philippines in Kiel "Oheb" Soriano, Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno, Sanford "Sanford" Vinuya, Alston "Sanji" Pabico, Jaypee "Jaypee" Dela Cruz. Super rookie John Carlo “Caloy” Roma of Twisted Minds PH will complete the six-man squad.
Calling the shots for the squad is none other than Cavalry coach Rodel "Ar Sy" Cruz.
The women’s team, on the other hand, will feature the ladies from NaVi PH – winners of the SIBOL National Team Qualifiers. It will be bolstered by Gwyneth "Ayanami" Diagon, Mery Christine "Meraaay" Vivero, Sheen "Shinoa" Perez, Kaye Maerylle "Keishi" Alpuerto and Rica Fatima “Amoree” Amores. Completing the team is TLPH's Clarisse "CLA" Cordova.
They’ll be coached by Salman "KingSalman" Macarambon
Lakas ng Pinas
The Philippines has never lost a men’s MLBB SEA Games tournament since its debut in 2019, winning three straight gold medals. This year’s SIBOL men’s team carries the weight of that legacy, with expectations high for them to extend the nation’s golden run.
In the women’s division, Indonesia enters as the defending champion after taking home the first-ever women’s MLBB gold in 2023. But the SIBOL women’s lineup aims to challenge that legacy.
Tournament Schedule and Format
The Men’s Group Stage, which takes place on December 13, will see 10 teams split into two groups of five, while the Women’s division, which will happen on December 14, will have nine teams divided into Group A (4 teams) and Group B (5 teams).
The top three men’s teams from each group move on to the Knockout Stage on December 15, while the bottom two in both groups bow out.
In the Women’s category, teams finishing in the top three of Groups A and B will progress to the Knockouts set on December 16. The fourth-placed team in Group A and the two bottom teams in Group B will be eliminated. All Group Stage matches are played in a best-of-two format.
The Knockout Stage will feature best-of-five matches, including the semifinals and bronze match, while the gold-medal match will be a best-of-seven showdown.
December 17 will be the date for both division's medal matches.
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