Aurora Gaming PH Wins M7 World Championship in Convincing Fashion

Facing off against Indonesia’s Alter Ego Esports in front of a roaring crowd at the Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan in Jakarta, Aurora Gaming PH asserted control throughout the series and secured a clean 4-0 sweep to claim their first world title and continue the Philippines’ unbroken run of success on the ML:BB world stage.

Aurora’s captain and roamer Dylan “Light” Catipon was named Finals MVP after standout performances throughout the Grand Final. His leadership and consistency were on display as Aurora dictated tempo, controlled objectives, and kept Alter Ego on the back foot from the opening minutes of the series. The team’s disciplined execution and preparedness spoke to months of grind and refinement on the biggest competitive platform in mobile gaming.

From Riyadh to Jakarta

Several clubs that competed at the 2025 Esports World Cup carried their momentum into the M7 World Championship. Reigning Esports World Cup champions Team Liquid PH arrived in Jakarta as one of the favorite squads after an impressive international run in 2025, but their quest for another major trophy was halted before the Grand Final. A hard fought series saw them exit in the semifinals, leaving observers to reflect on a strong but ultimately incomplete campaign at M7.

Selangor Red Giants delivered one of the most consistent performances of the tournament. The Malaysian club pushed through the knockout stage and finished on the podium, continuing a trend of steady international results following their Esports World Cup appearance. Their showing reinforced their position as a reliable contender against top regional opposition.

Other Esports World Cup clubs, including ONIC Indonesia and Yangon Galacticos, also reached the knockout stage. While none advanced to the final series, their presence underscored how EWC competition continues to shape preparation and performance across regions.

Road to EWC

With M7 concluded, attention shifts to the next phase of the competitive calendar and the Road to the Esports World Cup. Regional leagues and international qualifiers now carry added weight, as clubs look to build on lessons learned from both M7 and previous EWC appearances.

Aurora Gaming PH enters that path with momentum and expectations firmly set. For the rest of the field, M7 served as a checkpoint, measuring progress and exposing gaps ahead of the next global stage. As ML:BB competition continues to evolve, the results in Jakarta offer an early signal of which clubs are best positioned for the challenges ahead.