Aurora win first MPL PH crown after 4–2 final comeback
After falling 1–2 behind Falcons, Aurora won three straight games to secure Season 18; Domeng was named Finals MVP.
Aurora Gaming Philippines beat Team Falcons PH 4–2 in the MPL Philippines Season 18 Grand Final on 25 October, securing Aurora’s first league title. They turned the series around after falling behind 1–2 and closed it in Game 6.
The official MPL schedule records the 2–4 result. Dugout reports that Aurora won Games 4, 5 and 6, with Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo’s Estes pick in Game 4 helping level the series.
Three straight wins after the deficit
Falcons led 2–1 after Game 3. Aurora then won each of the next three games, making its Game 6 victory decisive in the best-of-seven final.
Aurora’s Domeng was named Finals Most Valuable Player, according to Dugout. The team had reached the Grand Final through a 4–3 lower-bracket win over Team Liquid PH the day before.
Both finalists qualify for M8
Aurora’s first MPL PH title settles the Season 18 championship. Aurora and Falcons will both represent the Philippines at the M8 World Championship, with Aurora joining the international field as league champion.
Sources
- MPL Philippines: official Season 18 schedule and final score
- Dugout PH: Aurora’s title run and Finals MVP
- Daily Tribune: Aurora defeats Falcons 4–2
Checked on 26 October 2026, Malaysia time. The official league schedule confirms the 2–4 score; Philippine reports confirm Aurora’s first title, Game 4–6 run and Domeng’s Finals MVP award.