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| Credits: MPL Philippines |
The era of total dominance continues! Team Liquid PH (TL PH) has officially etched its name into the esports pantheon by capturing the MPL Philippines Season 17 Championship title. Facing off against a ferocious Team Falcons PH squad in a highly anticipated best-of-seven (Bo7) Grand Finals rematch, the Cavalry proved precisely why they hold the throne, securing the ultimate domestic crown and achieving the first-ever three-peat (3-peat) in MPL PH history!
The Path to Legendary Status
The narrative surrounding Season 17 belonged completely to Team Liquid PH and Team Falcons PH. Both organizations ran roughshod over the tournament during the 8-week regular season, standing alone as the only teams with double-digit series victories. TL PH entered the playoffs as the top-seeded titan boasting a jaw-dropping 13–1 series record, with their lone regular-season blemish coming at the hands of the Falcons back in Week 6.
While Team Falcons PH had to survive a brutal lower-bracket redemption arc to force their way back to the main stage, Team Liquid PH took a flawless, direct route. The Cavalry comfortably dismantled Smart Omega (3-0) and pushed past ONIC Philippines (3-1) in the upper bracket finals to securely anchor their spot in the grand finale.
A Grand Finals Battle for the Ages
With the Grand Finals kicking off, the tension at the arena reached a fever pitch. Team Falcons PH fought tooth and nail, seeking revenge for their Week 2 loss, but Team Liquid PH's chemistry, macro control, and drafting prowess under structural leadership proved unbreakable. Outstanding coordinate plays, immaculate setups from veteran roamer Jaypee, and surgical map execution pushed the Cavalry past the finish line to hoist the iconic trophy once again.
Bound for the Global Stage: Destination, Paris!
Beyond domestic bragging rights and the lion's share of the $150,000 USD total prize pool, both grand finalists have earned the ultimate honor of representing the Philippines on the world stage. Both Team Liquid PH and Team Falcons PH have officially punched their tickets to Paris, France, where they will compete in the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2026, organized under the massive banner of the Esports World Cup.
As the reigning champions of the world look to defend the heavy crown, Team Liquid PH sets its sights globally—carrying the unstoppable momentum of a historic domestic 3-peat straight to the European stage.
Stay tuned to LMTV Digital for more exclusive breakdowns, full match statistics, and deep-dive analyses of the MPL Philippines Season 17 Playoffs!
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