MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs Head to Cuneta Astrodome

Summary:

The MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs are taking place at the Cuneta Astrodome for the very first time.

Fans can attend live matches at a venue that has a capacity of about 2,000 people.

The MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs are going to be epic. For the first time ever, the playoffs are being held at the iconic Cuneta Astrodome, finally paving the way for esports to enter the doors of this venue. In addition to the awesome matchups on stage, leading up to the playoffs is a festivity of fun, bringing a true celebration of the esports culture unlike every other playoffs before.

A Historic Arena’s Revival

The Cuneta Astrodome is exceptionally significant in the Philippines, especially in Pasay City, where the facility is located. It was famously dubbed the “Home of the PBA,” because it hosted a number of Philippine Basketball Association games from 1993 to 1999, then again from 2001 onwards.

Fast forward to 2025, and the Cuneta Astrodome has taken on a new meaning. Now, it’s at the forefront of competitive sports, allowing for the MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs to be held there, the first esports event in the venue’s history.

Fan Experience at the Arena

Moving to the Astrodome, an iconic venue for Filipino cultural events and sports, shows how esports are gaining traction in the country. It’s the first time the MPL Playoffs will take place in a full arena that can accommodate approximately 2,000 excited fans each match day.

MPL PH’s Superfan City Features

Aside from the intense games, the fun will also continue for fans of the MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs with a free walk-in cultural event: the MPL Festival Superfan City. Here, the gaming and esports community will have the opportunity to celebrate the amazing history and culture of MLBB.

The event will feature a cosplay showcase based on fan-favorite MLBB heroes, alongside cool booths from sponsors with prize giveaways. Moreover, expect some meet-and-greets with esports personalities from the community, and watch parties where individuals can come and enjoy.

MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs Format and Schedule

The MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs will go from October 22 to 26, 2025. After a regular season that had a double round-robin best-of-three series to determine the top six teams, the top six teams will be the ones who play in the playoffs.

The teams that are seeded third through sixth will play a single-elimination first round. Meanwhile, the top two seeds get a bye into the second round, where matches will shift into a double-elimination format.

Most of the matches in the playoffs will use a best-of-five format. The exceptions will be the bottom bracket final and the grand finals, which will use a best-of-seven format.

Participating Teams and Awards

The MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs will present six top teams that demolished the competition during the regular season.

Aurora Gaming (RORA)
ONIC PH (ONIC)
Team Liquid PH (TLPH)
Twisted Minds PH (TWIS)
Omega Esports (OMG)
TNC Pro Team (TNC)

The MPL PH Season 16 will remain at its hefty prize pool of $150,000. In addition to the top two teams qualifying for the M7 World Championship, the prize pool also awards outstanding player and coaching awards with bonuses:

Regular Season MVP ($1,000)
Finals MVP ($1,000)
Most Improved Player ($500)
All-Star Team 1 ($500)
Coaching Staff of The Season ($500)

Conclusion

If there was ever a time to be a part of this historic moment, now is that time. The MPL Philippines Season 16 Playoffs are now welcoming thousands of eager fans, who’re ready to see history live right in front of their eyes. Fans, from Astrodome to their homes, will bring all the excitement and energy that top esports bring to iconic places.

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