A deafening roar from a sold-out crowd at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE) heralded a monumental night for Indonesian mobile esports. ONIC Indonesia secured a dominant 4-1 victory over rivals Alter Ego Esports, claiming the coveted MPL Immortal Cup and etching their name in history.
Beyond the championship title, the Grand Finals secured both teams’ places as Indonesia’s representatives at the M7 World Championship in Jakarta in January 2026.
This season has been defined by a singular national ambition: to build the strongest possible foundation ahead of Indonesia’s campaign to win a world title on home soil at the M7. Having narrowly missed the global prize in recent years, the M7 presents a chance to reclaim leadership and secure a historic victory in front of the nation.
The pursuit of this trophy has become a source of immense national pride, and both MPL ID Season 16 finalists will now carry Indonesia’s hopes on the global stage.
ONIC Indonesia triumphs at the MPL ID Season 16 Grand Finals
ONIC Indonesia (ONIC) claimed the championship at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Indonesia (MPL ID) Season 16 Grand Finals, overcoming Alter Ego Esports (AE) in a commanding 4-1 series. This back-to-back title cements ONIC’s position as one of the nation’s most accomplished esports teams.
ONIC’s run throughout the regular season and playoffs demonstrated exceptional form and roster depth, culminating in the Grand Finals. The match was held at the newly opened Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE) and drew the largest live audience in MPL ID history, with fans filling the venue and surrounding festival areas.
Online, the finals peaked at more than 3 million concurrent viewers across platforms, according to Esports Charts.
The victory cements ONIC as eight-time MPL ID champions in seven years, reinforcing their status as the benchmark of excellence in Indonesian esports and the nation’s leading contender heading into the M7. AE also delivered a standout performance, reaching the Grand Final for the first time after 10 seasons and securing their place at the M7.
“This victory is not only a testament to ONIC’s excellence, but a reflection of the growth and passion of the Indonesian esports community,” said Martinus H Manurung, Head of Esports Ecosystem, Moonton Games Indonesia. “Indonesia has proven time and again that we are a global esports powerhouse, and M7 is our moment to show the world once more.”
The overwhelming fan anticipation for the global event was clear when early bird tickets for the M7 Grand Finals sold out within hours of their release on November 2, 2025.
M7: the future of mobile esports starts here
The M7 will bring the world’s biggest mobile esports championship to Jakarta, uniting 16 of the strongest global teams. As shared during a November 1, 2025 press conference, the M7 marks more than competitive prestige; it represents the start of MLBB’s next phase of global growth and a key milestone for Indonesia as it positions itself as the center of the mobile esports ecosystem.
For the first time, Moonton Games’ global leadership joined local executives and the Indonesian Esports Central Board (PBESI) to outline a shared vision for the future. The group emphasized that mobile titles will play an increasingly defining role in the global esports landscape, supported by stronger public-private cooperation and expanded partnerships across creative and digital industries.
Speaking at the event, Tiger Xu, Global Head of MLBB Esports at MOONTON Games, highlighted M7 as the beginning of a new chapter for global mobile esports. “The M7 is more than a tournament. It’s a moment of connection, where competition meets culture, and where passion meets purpose. We want the world to see what esports looks like when it becomes part of a nation’s identity, and how that identity can inspire the world,” he said.
