RSG Philippines are your ONE Esports MPLI 2023 champions

RSG Philippines emerged as ONE Esports MPLI 2023 champions after beating reigning Mobile Legends' world champions ECHO in the grand finals, 3-1.

After an intense Grand Final showdown, RSG Philippines managed to hold off ECHO's surge of momentum despite the series being leveled 1-1. In the end, RSG PH emerged victorious with a decisive 3-1 win over the MPL Philippines Season 11 champions.

ONE Esports MPLI 2023 was held live at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. Sixteen international teams from eight different regions and countries competed against each other to win the majority of the USD 100,00 prize pool.

This year's competition featured several firsts, including offline play and a new fan vote system that allowed fans to determine seedings in the Group Stage. Moreover, NOVA Esports, a China-based organization, made its international debut in ONE Esports MPLI 2023 for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports.

The annual Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational (MPLI) is a significant event in the development of MLBB as a top-tier esports title. The tournament has become a platform that brings together the most talented teams from around the world.

This year's edition was particularly special as it featured rosters from SEA (Southeast Asia), North America, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and China for the first time since MPLI's inception four years ago.

Carlos Alimurung, CEO, ONE Esports, said:

This year’s MPLI introduced teams from new regions and countries who shook the status quo of competitive MLBB. We would like to thank our partners, MOONTON Games, the participating teams, and most importantly, our fans, for joining us on our mission to unleash esports heroes who ignite the world with hope, strength, dreams, and inspiration.

Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem, MOONTON Games, said:

We are heartened by the support of the local and international fans and for the support of ONE Esports. This year’s MPLI marks a new and fresh beginning for many, and we hope to see more innovative and engaging tournament formats going forward next year.