For the 7th straight year, Smart Communications is partnering with game developer MOONTON Games for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines tournaments in 2024.
The partnership kicks off with MPL-PH Season 13 which started on March 15. Eight teams will battle it out – AP.Bren, Blacklist International, ECHO, Minana EVOS, ONIC Philippines, RSG Philippines, Smart Omega, and TNC Pro Team.
A new “The Gauntlet” playoff format is being introduced this season. The top 3 seeds advance straight to the Upper Bracket Semis, while the 5th and 6th place teams face off. The winner then challenges the 4th seed for the final Upper Bracket spot.
Smart’s partnership with MPL-PH allows them to stream all the playoffs and finals matches on their official Facebook page for Filipino esports fans. Special prizes and activities are also planned throughout the season.
“Our longstanding partnership with MOONTON Games is a huge part of our thrust in bringing the best mobile gaming experiences to Filipinos, powered by our world-class mobile network. Through our initiatives, we’ve proven that with the right support, training, and mindset, Filipinos can dominate the world of esports.”
– Alex O. Caeg, Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart
“Our collaboration with MOONTON Games puts us in the best position to empower Filipino esports athletes and aspiring gamers as they level up their gameplay and reach new heights in their passion for esports.”
– Kristine A. Go, SVP for Consumer Wireless Business at Smart
“Our longstanding partnership with Smart is a testament to our shared commitment to constantly innovate and elevate the esports scene in the Philippines. We are grateful for this collaboration that helps empower and connect Filipino gamers wherever they may be. Together, we are committed to fostering an industry that continues to innovate and break barriers for our fans.”
– Baizhou Ning, MOONTON Games Philippines Head of Esports
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Follow the MPL-PH Season 13 journey on Smart’s Facebook page! Join the GIGA Arena too for the full esports experience.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.