The MPL Season 18 standings across Southeast Asia’s two flagship Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) franchises—MPL Indonesia Season 18 and MPL Philippines Season 18—have reached a critical late-season turning point as of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. While several star players represent their national flags today in the 2026 Asian Games MLBB Quarterfinals and Semifinals in Aichi-Nagoya, domestic regular-season math shows Team Liquid ID (9–2) and Team Falcons PH (9–1) sitting atop their respective leagues while historic giants like RRQ Hoshi (2–8) and AP.Bren (3–8) fight to avoid elimination outside the Top 6 playoff cutoff.
Below is our complete breakdown of the current MPL Season 18 standings for both Indonesia and the Philippines, magic-number playoff scenarios, key 2026 roster transfers, and upcoming October playoff dates.
MPL Indonesia Season 18 Standings & Points Table (As of September 30, 2026)
Running its Regular Season from August 14 to October 18, 2026, ahead of the November Playoffs, MPL ID Season 18 features a three-way race for the top two Upper Bracket byes between Team Liquid ID, Alter Ego, and breakout European organization Natus Vincere (NaVi), while defending titans ONIC (4–7) and RRQ Hoshi (2–8) face urgent must-win weeks:
| Rank | Team Name (MPL ID S18) | Match W–L Record | Win Rate (%) | Match Points | Playoff Qualification Status (Top 6 Advance) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Liquid ID | 9–2 |
81.8% | 9 | Upper Bracket Seed #1 Zone (Clinched Playoff Berth) |
| 2 | Alter Ego | 8–3 |
72.7% | 8 | Upper Bracket Seed #2 Contender |
| 3 | Natus Vincere (NaVi) | 8–2 |
80.0% | 8 | 1 Match in Hand — Controls its own destiny for Top 2 Upper Bracket Bye |
| 4 | EVOS | 5–5 |
50.0% | 5 | Play-In Bracket Safe Zone (+1 game cushion over 6th) |
| 5 | Bigetron by Vitality | 5–5 |
50.0% | 5 | Play-In Bracket Safe Zone (Tied with EVOS at .500) |
| 6 | ONIC | 4–7 |
36.4% | 4 | Playoff Cutoff Bubble (#6 Seed) — Tied on points with Dewa United |
| 7 | Dewa United Esports | 4–6 |
40.0% | 4 | Bubble Chaser (1 Match in Hand over ONIC for the final Playoff spot) |
| 8 | RRQ Hoshi | 2–8 |
20.0% | 2 | Elimination Danger Zone (Must win remaining series + tiebreaker help) |
| 9 | Geek Fam ID | 2–9 |
18.2% | 2 | Elimination Danger Zone |
MPL Philippines Season 18 Standings & Points Table (As of September 30, 2026)
In the Philippines, the Regular Season runs through October 11, 2026, culminating in the LAN Playoffs at the PhilSports Arena from October 21 to October 25, 2026. Team Falcons PH (9–1) and Team Liquid PH (8–2) have separated themselves from the pack in the MPL Season 18 standings, while TNC Pro Team (4–7) clings to a one-point edge over AP.Bren (3–8) for the sixth and final playoff ticket:
| Rank | Team Name (MPL PH S18) | Match W–L Record | Win Rate (%) | Match Points | PhilSports Arena Playoff Status (Oct 21–25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Falcons PH | 9–1 |
90.0% | 9 | Clinched Playoffs — Frontrunner for #1 Upper Bracket Bye |
| 2 | Team Liquid PH | 8–2 |
80.0% | 8 | Clinched Playoffs — Core also competing at Asian Games 2026 MLBB |
| 3 | ONIC PH | 7–3 |
70.0% | 7 | Clinched Playoffs — Resurgent under returning head coach Pheww |
| 4 | Aurora Gaming PH | 6–5 |
54.5% | 6 | Play-In Bracket Lock (Needs 1 win to mathematically seal Top 6) |
| 5 | Omega Esports | 5–6 |
45.5% | 5 | Play-In Bracket Contender (+2 points clear of 7th-place AP.Bren) |
| 6 | TNC Pro Team | 4–7 |
36.4% | 4 | Final Playoff Cutoff (#6 Seed) — +1 point ahead of AP.Bren |
| 7 | AP.Bren | 3–8 |
27.3% | 3 | Outside Cutoff Looking In (Must overtake TNC in final two weeks) |
| 8 | Twisted Minds PH | 0–10 |
0.0% | 0 | Mathematically Eliminated from Season 18 Playoffs |
Key MPL Season 18 Roster Shifts & Patch 2.2.16 Meta Impact
- Pheww’s Tactical Return to ONIC PH: Veteran champion Pheww transitioning back to ONIC PH’s coaching staff has stabilized their mid-to-late-game Lord macro, propelling ONIC PH to a
7–3record and 3rd place in the MPL Season 18 standings. - BennyQT to Twisted Minds PH: Despite star Gold Laner BennyQT joining Twisted Minds PH, synergy hurdles in the early jungle-roam rotation left the squad winless (
0–10) through the first ten series. - Natus Vincere’s 8–2 Surge in MPL ID: NaVi’s disciplined adaptation to the MLBB Season 42 Patch 2.2.16 Masha & Bruno Rework Meta has made them the biggest surprise of the Indonesian split, sitting at an 80% match win rate with a game in hand over Alter Ego.
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