MLBB MPL Philippines Season 17 Begins With Top Teams and $150K Prize Pool

The MLBB MPL Philippines Season 17 will begin its first matches at the most important mobile esports tournament in Southeast Asia. The region will experience its seventeenth league season because Filipino teams achieved international success during the previous year. The league's upcoming season will deliver intense games, together with a substantial prize pool, which enables teams to compete at international events.

MLBB MPL Philippines Season 17 Tournament Format and Schedule

MLBB MPL Philippines Season 17 establishes its two main competition phases through its system of Regular Season and Playoffs. The tournament tests participant teams through its strict schedule, which operates during two months.

• Regular Season (March 20 – May 17, 2026): Eight elite teams will compete in a double-round robin format. The teams need to complete all 14 scheduled matches during the eight-week competition. The competition will end with six teams continuing to the next stage, while two teams will be removed from the competition.
• Playoffs (May 27 – May 31, 2026): The post-season will utilize a hybrid elimination bracket. Most matches use the Best-of-Five (Bo5) format, while the Semifinals and Grand Finals increase their difficulty level through Best-of-Seven (Bo7) series matches.

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MPL Philippines Season 17 Participating Teams

The league presents a competition between world champion teams and teams that want to break the current power structure. The eight organizations competing in the MLBB MPL Philippines Season 17 are:

• Team Liquid PH (Defending champions seeking a third consecutive title)
• Aurora Gaming (Reigning M7 World Champions)
• AP.Bren
• ONIC Philippines
• Omega Esports
• Team Falcons PH
• TNC Pro Team
• Twisted Minds PH

MPL Philippines Season 17 Prize Pool and Venue

The total prize pool for this season stands at $150000. The top-performing teams will receive direct qualifying spots for the Mid-Season Cup MSC 2026, which is an international event that brings together the best players in the world. For a detailed breakdown of the latest changes, explore how Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Patch 2.1.64 introduces the Treasure Hunt event alongside major hero balance tweaks.