Philippine Squad Beat Out 11 Top Teams To Earn International Glory, Lion’s Share of USD $200,000 Prize Pool
April 13, 2025 – Cologne/New York/San Diego – After an intense Grand Final, ONIC PH has emerged victorious as champions of the Snapdragon Pro Series (SPS) Mobile Masters Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) 2025. The team beat out 11 other top squads and showcased dominance over fellow finalists RRQ Hoshi in a best-of-seven (Bo7) Grand Finals match to claim the global title and the lion’s share of the prize pool of up to USD $200,000.
“RRQ is a strong team. It’s very difficult to win against their excellent play. Almost all the games played today were balanced. We achieved the victory by outplaying RRQ,” said Kelra, Gold Laner from ONIC PH.
ONIC PH kicked off their tournament run on April 7 with a dominant group stage performance, going undefeated and securing a spot in the live playoffs. On April 12, they powered through Team Falcons PH, a fellow Philippine squad and tough opponent. After dropping the first game, ONIC PH bounced back with a 3-1 win, with K1NGKONG’s standout play on Fanny drawing major attention.
In the Grand Final, ONIC PH went up against Indonesia’s home team RRQ Hoshi, backed by a full house at Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan in Jakarta. Staying composed and playing with sharp strategy, ONIC PH took control of the series and closed it out 4-1, securing the Snapdragon Pro Series Mobile Masters MLBB 2025 championship.
The electrifying finale to this year’s SPS Mobile Masters drove strong viewership in the arena and around the world. The event also marked a significant milestone, breaking ESL FACEIT Group’s viewership records with the highest peak concurrent viewership (excluding China), reaching over 2,700,000 fans who tuned in online. Additionally, SPS Mobile Masters 2025 was officially sold out, with a total of 7,500 tickets secured for the three-day event at Tennis Indoor.
Snapdragon Pro Series Mobile Masters 2025 provided entertainment for everyone with a free-to-enter side activity area which included mini-games, karaoke and concerts. The event also supported local talents by offering a platform for indie bands and fan artists to showcase their creativity. Five indie bands were selected to have their songs featured on broadcast, and throughout the whole weekend, these bands also delivered electrifying performances on stage, earning exciting rewards and receiving a 1 million IDR prize.
In partnership with ProPublic Academy, visitors could sign-up for classroom sessions during SPS Mobile Masters 2025. MLBB fans attended these classes to dive into tactical gameplay strategies and learn tips and tricks to start their path to pro.
To view the SPS Mobile Masters 2025 Presskit, click here. For more information on ESL FACEIT Group, visit eslfaceitgroup.com and follow EFG on LinkedIn.
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About ESL FACEIT Group
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About Snapdragon Pro Series
Welcoming players and fans to the Era of Everyone, the Snapdragon Pro Series, delivered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and ESL FACEIT Group, is one of the world’s largest multi-genre mobile esports competitions. Spanning across multiple regions, featuring a wide range of mobile games, and including three tiers of competition (Open, Challenge, and Masters), the Snapdragon Pro Series redefines the mobile esports landscape, giving players around the globe, at all levels, a chance to become a champion and compete for a share of millions of dollars in prize money. (https://www.snapdragonproseries.com/)
About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.
About MOONTON Games
Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 1,600 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in China, Indonesia, Latin America, Malaysia, the Philippines , and Singapore. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com
