Team Liquid ID and NAVI secured direct berths to the second round of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Indonesia Season 18 playoffs after finishing at the top of the regular season standings, uzone.id reported. The playoff tournament is scheduled to run from November 4 to November 8, 2026, at the Jatim Expo in Surabaya.
The regular season concluded with Team Liquid ID claiming the top spot and NAVI taking second place. While both frontrunners earned upper bracket byes into Round 2, four other teams must fight through a single-elimination bracket starting in the opening round. NAVI finished the group stage level on wins with Team Liquid ID, securing second place solely due to map differential, according to navi.gg.
Surabaya Hosts Single-Elimination Rounds
The playoff action kicks off on November 4, 2026, at JX International in Surabaya. Alter Ego, finishing the regular season in third place, will face sixth-place ONIC in the opening match of Round 1 at 13:00 WIB. The winner advances to meet NAVI in Round 2, while the loser is immediately eliminated from the tournament.
Later the same day, defending champions Bigetron by Vitality face EVOS at 18:00 WIB. The victor of that series moves on to challenge regular season champions Team Liquid ID. VIVA.co.id reported that Bigetron aims to defend the title they won in Season 17, while EVOS enters the bracket carrying a major fan base and historical presence in the league.
Team Liquid ID Claims First Place as RRQ Hoshi Misses Playoffs
Team Liquid ID closed out the regular season in first place, securing their spot in Round 2. Meanwhile, RRQ Hoshi wrapped up their Week 9 matches with a 1-2 loss against NAVI and a 2-1 victory over Geek Fam, finishing the final week with a 1-1 record and a 3-3 game record. These results left RRQ Hoshi outside the playoff picture, failing to secure a top-six finish alongside Dewa United, whose regular season results were also insufficient to reach the playoff zone.
M8 World Championship Slots at Stake
Beyond the domestic championship trophy, the stakes extend to international qualification. The two finalists of the MPL ID S18 playoffs will secure official slots to represent Indonesia at the upcoming M8 World Championship in Turkey.
Tournament format rules dictate that matches from Round 1 through the Upper Bracket Final use a best-of-five format. The Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final shift to a best-of-seven series to determine the ultimate champion of the season.
Frequently Asked Questions About MPL ID Season 18 Playoffs
- When and where will the playoffs take place?
- The playoffs run from November 4 to November 8, 2026, at the Jatim Expo in Surabaya.
- Which teams earned direct entry to Round 2?
- Team Liquid ID and NAVI secured the top two regular season spots to advance directly into the second round.
- What matches open the tournament on November 4?
- Round 1 features Alter Ego against ONIC, followed by Bigetron by Vitality versus EVOS.
- How do teams qualify for the M8 World Championship?
- The two teams that advance to the Grand Final earn the right to represent Indonesia at the M8 World Championship in Turkey.
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