Aurora Gaming PH Wins MPL Philippines Season 18
Aurora Gaming PH has been crowned the champion of MPL Philippines Season 18. They defeated Team Falcons PH 4:2 in the grand final, successfully avenging their previous loss in the upper bracket final.
With this victory, Aurora Gaming PH secured the championship title and a direct slot at the M8 World Championship. Team Falcons PH, who had previously advanced to the grand final by winning 3:2 against Aurora, will join them at the world championship as the tournament's runners-up.
The road to the title for Aurora Gaming PH required a resilient performance in the lower bracket. Before facing Team Falcons PH, they fought through a grueling seven-game series against Team Liquid PH, winning 4:3. This result left Team Liquid PH in third place.
The final standings for MPL Philippines Season 18 are as follows:

- 1st place: Aurora Gaming PH (qualified for M8 World Championship)
- 2nd place: Team Falcons PH (qualified for M8 World Championship)
- 3rd place: Team Liquid PH
- 4th place: ONIC PH
The tournament took place from August 21 to October 30, with eight teams competing for two spots at the world championship.