Aurora Gaming claims first MPL title after beating Team Falcons 4-2
The fourth seed used Estes in different roles in Games 4 and 5, turning the series against second-seeded Team Falcons.
Aurora Gaming secured its first MPL championship with a 4-2 win over Team Falcons at PhilSports Arena on October 25, 2026. The fourth-seeded side beat the second seed in the MPL Philippines Season 18 grand final.
The series turned in Aurora’s favour when it picked Estes for different roles in Games 4 and 5. The championship followed runner-up finishes in Seasons 14 and 16.
Aurora had reached the title match by defeating Team Liquid in the lower-bracket final, ending Liquid’s run of three consecutive championship seasons.
Aurora will next head to Istanbul, Turkey, for the M8 World Championship, where it will attempt to retain its world title.
