The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) returns for Season 18 on August 21, 2026. Eight franchise teams will compete for the league title and two guaranteed spots at the upcoming M8 World Championship in Turkey.
Roster Stability and Shifts
Only the two regional representatives from the 2026 Esports World Cup—Team Liquid PH and Team Falcons PH—have retained their core lineups heading into the new season. Other organizations have undergone significant roster changes during the offseason to improve their chances of qualifying for M8.
MPL PH Season 18 Team Rosters
The following rosters represent the confirmed lineups for the upcoming season:
Team Liquid PH
Core: Sanford (EXP), KarlTzy (Jungler), Sanji (Mid), Teddy (Gold), Jaypee (Roamer). Coach: Aeon.
Team Falcons PH
Core: Flap (EXP), Kyle (Jungler), Hadji (Mid), Super Marco (Gold), Owgwen (Roamer). Coach: Duckey.
ONIC Philippines
Core: Kirk (EXP), K1NGKONG (Jungler), Super Frince (Mid), Savero (Gold), Super Yoshi (Roamer). Coach: Pheww.
Omega Esports
Core: Louis (EXP), Raizen (Jungler), Minguin (Mid), Cull (Gold), Perkziva (Roamer). Coach: Wurah.
Aurora Gaming PH
Core: Nathzz (EXP), Koyl (Jungler), Yue (Mid), Domeng (Gold), Light (Roamer). Coach: Master the Basics.
Twisted Minds PH
Core: Lansu (EXP), Sensu1 (Jungler), Sionnn (Mid), Bennyqt (Gold), Tracy (Roamer). Coach: Lyrick.
AP.Bren
Core: JMPINKMAN (EXP), Jamespangks (Jungler), LanceCy (Mid), Shizou (Gold), Escalera (Roamer). Coach: Bitoy.
TNC Pro Team
Core: Ryota (EXP), Zaida (Jungler), Vin (Mid), Jowm (Gold), Zehn (Roamer). Coach: E2MAX.
Context for Players
With M7 champions Aurora Gaming PH losing Edward to retirement and Demonkite to a transfer, the competitive balance of the league has shifted. Players following the scene should note that while Team Liquid PH and Team Falcons PH maintain established chemistry, the roster movement at organizations like AP.Bren and TNC Pro Team marks a significant attempt to disrupt the existing hierarchy before the M8 qualification race concludes.