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In the past two months, various esports seasons have kicked off across the gaming landscape. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fans, known for being avid viewers, are now preparing for the highly anticipated MPL series.
The Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) continues to be a significant event on the esports calendar outside of global tournaments. The 17th season of MPL Philippines, known for its high livestreaming numbers, marks the beginning of the 2026 esports season.
As excitement builds for this top-tier regional league, Esports Charts has put together a guide for the MPL Philippines Season 17. This guide includes crucial information such as the participating teams, the format of the competition, and where fans can tune in to watch the live broadcasts.
What is MPL Philippines Season 17?
MPL Philippines Season 17 is the first part of the two-split season in the Philippines’ premier Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league. Starting on March 20, the season features top Filipino teams competing for regional honors in the game’s tenth anniversary year, culminating in the Grand Final on June 1.
MPL Philippines Season 17 teams, prize pool, and format
The country’s largest and longest-running esports league will witness eight franchise teams battling it out for the championship title. With a prize pool of $150,000, the top two teams will secure spots at the year’s first international championship, the MLBB Mid-Season Cup 2026.
Taking place at the Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City, the league will feature an eight-team Group Stage. Matches will follow a double round-robin system and will be played in a best-of-three format, with the top six teams progressing to the Knockout Stage.
For the first time, the league will introduce its first international player imports, Clayton “Savero” Kuswanto (ONIC.PH) and Sultan “Aeronnshikii” Muhammad (Team Liquid PH), both hailing from Indonesia. This move underscores the league’s increasing international appeal, further solidifying the Philippines’ position as a leader in the global MLBB esports scene.
MPL Philippines Season 17 schedule
The Regular Season will run from March 20 to May 17, featuring eight weeks of intense competition among the top MLBB teams in the country. Matches will be held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with teams competing in a double round-robin format to earn crucial points for the playoffs.
The season opener will showcase a highly anticipated match between Aurora Gaming and Team Liquid Philippines, the reigning champions of the M7 World Championship and the MLBB Mid-Season Cup at the Esports World Cup 2025, respectively. The tournament will maintain a consistent daily schedule throughout all stages, with match timings outlined below:
- Group Stage (March 20 to May 17): Friday and Sunday – 5:00 PM / 7:30 PM; Saturday – 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM / 7:30 PM (all local times)
- Playoffs (May 27 to 31)
- Grand Final (May 31)
The timings for the Knockout Stage games have not been disclosed yet, but they are expected to follow a similar pattern to the Group Stage matches.
Where to watch MPL Philippines Season 17
The latest installment of this prominent Filipino MLBB competition can be viewed on various livestreaming platforms, as listed below:
As always, numerous content creators and influencers will be live-streaming the event as community casters. With Mobile Legends: Bang Bang embracing this trend more openly, interest from channels outside the Philippines is expected to grow.
MPL Philippines viewership history
The MPL Philippines has consistently maintained its position as the second most-watched and popular regional league in MLBB, following its Indonesian counterpart. Season 16 saw Team Liquid PH emerge victorious, making it the second most-watched season in the league’s history.
Top MPL Philippines seasons
Although Season 16 experienced a slight decrease in viewership compared to the previous season, it was still considered one of the most successful seasons in MPL Philippines history. Apart from high watch time numbers, it also boasted the third-highest concurrent viewership in the league’s history (1.5 million Peak Viewers), a remarkable achievement for a league with a long-standing presence.
Notably, both finalists—Team Liquid PH and Aurora Gaming PH—went on to secure top-four finishes at a groundbreaking M7 World Championship. Aurora Gaming PH even clinched its most significant title yet, continuing the Philippines’ winning streak at the MLBB World Championship.