Falcons APBren and Fnatic ONIC PH Secure Spots in Upper Bracket Finals as MPL Tournament Series Hits One Billion Hours Watched!

Day 2 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 14 Playoffs was packed with thrilling moments and intense rivalries as teams clashed for dominance and a prestigious spot in the Upper Bracket Finals.

The reigning world champions, Falcons AP Bren (FCAP), clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Blacklist International (BLCK) in the Upper Bracket Semi-Finals, delivering a nail-biting showdown. BLCK, fresh off a significant upset that sent Smart Omega (OMG) home, now faces a do-or-die scenario in the Lower Bracket.

In the second match, Fnatic Onic PH (FNOP) dominated Aurora (RORA) with a convincing 3-0 win. FNOP has showcased impressive form throughout Season 14 and will need to keep up this momentum as they advance to the Upper Bracket Finals against FCAP. However, the question looms: can FNOP conquer their historical playoff challenges and maintain their winning streak?

RORA’s tournament journey has been remarkable, particularly after their stunning elimination of defending champions Team Liquid PH (TLPH) in the play-ins. Yet, the challenges ahead will test their mettle once again as they drop to the Lower Bracket. Their next hurdle is a clash with a determined BLCK squad, where RORA must prove they deserve to compete among the MPL’s elite.

The Epic Rivalry Showdown Continues Tomorrow!
With FCAP and FNOP advancing to the Upper Bracket Finals, where a spot in the Grand Finals and a chance to be the first representatives at the M6 World Championship are at stake, the tension is palpable. Meanwhile, BLCK and RORA will be fighting for survival in the Lower Bracket. Day 3 promises to deliver even more excitement—will FCAP solidify their dominance, or will FNOP seize the opportunity? Can BLCK and RORA withstand the lower bracket pressure and keep their championship aspirations alive? Check out the tournament schedule for Friday, October 18, 2024, below:

MPL Philippines Season 14 PlayoffsMedia Coverage Day Flow
STATUS	DONE	DONE	TOMORROW	UPCOMING	UPCOMING
TIME	Playoffs Day 116 Oct	Playoffs Day 217 Oct	Playoffs Day 318 Oct	Playoffs Day 419 Oct	Grand Finals20 Oct
3 PM	Match 1: OMG vs BLCKBo5	Match 3: FCAP vs BLCKBo5	Match 5: FCAP vs FNOPBo5	N/A	N/A
4 PM				N/A	N/A
5 PM				Match 7: M5 loser vs M6 winnerBo7	GRAND FINALS: M5 winner vs M7 winnerBo7
6 PM
7 PM	Match 2: RORA vs TLPHBo5	Match 4: FNOP vs RORABo5	Match 6: BLCK vs RORABo5
8 PM
9 PM

Special events:

16-20 October – MLBB Media League Tournament
18 October – ALAMAT Awards Ceremony + Press Conference
18 October – MDL Philippines Season 4 Champions Interview
20 October – Grand Finals Press Conference

MPL reaches the billion-hours-watch mark!

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) tournament series has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in esports by becoming the first-ever esports event series to surpass 1 billion hours watched. According to the analytics platform Esports Charts, “Since its inception, the MPL has grown to become one of the industry-leading esports series, attracting some of the largest and most passionate regional audiences in the esports landscape.” For more details, read the full article here: Esports Charts.

The inaugural Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional Leagues (MPL) were launched in 2018, including MPL Philippines, MPL Indonesia, MPL Myanmar, and MPL Malaysia/Singapore. In 2021, MPL Malaysia/Singapore split into two distinct leagues: MPL Malaysia and MPL Singapore. That same year also marked the debut seasons of MPL Brazil and MPL Cambodia. The MPL MENA region was introduced in 2022, followed by MPL LATAM in 2024.

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