After eight weeks of intense regular season play, the battlefield is set for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines Season 14 playoffs (MPL PH Season 14 playoffs).

Six elite teams fight for the ultimate prize—regional dominance and a share of the US$150,000 prize pool. But that’s not all.

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The stakes are higher than ever, as the grand finalists also secure coveted spots in the prestigious M6 World Championship in Malaysia in November.

Complete list of teams qualified for the MPL PH Season 14 playoffs

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MPL PH SEASON 14 TEAMMATCH RECORDGAME RECORDPOINTSSTATUS
Fnatic ONIC PH13 — 127 — 713Qualified
Falcons AP.Bren10 — 422 — 1210Qualified
Omega Esports9 — 520 — 159Qualified
Aurora Gaming8 — 621 — 158Qualified
Team Liquid PH8 — 618 — 158Qualified
Blacklist International5 — 912 — 205Qualified
RSG PH3 — 1110 — 233Eliminated
TNC Pro Team0 — 146 — 280Eliminated

Leading the charge is Fnatic ONIC PH, who completely dominated the regular season. Their astounding 13-game winning streak established them as the team to beat.

Although their perfect run was cut short in a dramatic final match against Smart Omega, Duane “Kelra” Pillas and the SONICS remain the undeniable favorites entering the MPL PH Season 14 playoffs.

Fnatic ONIC PH gold laner Duane "Kelra" Pillas in MPL PH Season 14
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Meanwhile, M5 world champions Falcons AP Bren are eager to reclaim their place at the top. The Hive impressed with a stellar ten-win season, finishing second in the standings.

In the middle of the pack are the reigning champions, Team Liquid PH. The Cavalry, led by Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno, heads into the playoffs on a mission to show that their triumph in Season 13 was no fluke.

Aurora Gaming, with its star-studded lineup, is a team full of potential but faces big questions. Can they hold their composure when the pressure of postseason play is at its peak?

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With veteran EXP laner Edward “EDWARD” Dapadap at the driver’s seat, Aurora need to be at their absolute best when they face off against Team Liquid PH in the play-ins.

Taking place from October 16 to 20, 2024, the MPL PH Season 14 playoffs start with a best-of-five play-ins match between Smart Omega and Blacklist International.

Smart Omega, fresh off their regular-season upset over Fnatic ONIC PH, look to carry that momentum into the playoffs. Blacklist International, on the other hand, are ready to challenge for the crown and prove their championship pedigree.

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This is followed by another BO5 play-in match between Aurora Gaming and Team Liquid PH. The winners advance to the upper bracket, while the losers drop to the lower bracket.

In the upper bracket semifinals, Falcons AP Bren meets the winner of Smart Omega versus Blacklist International, and Fnatic ONIC PH battles the winner of Aurora Gaming versus Team Liquid PH.

The grand finals feature a best-of-seven (BO7) showdown to crown the Season 14 champion.

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