The MPL PH Season 16 Playoffs event gets a bigger venue and more exciting activities for fans.
It’s official, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Philippines (MPL PH) Season 16 Playoffs stage will be held at the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City. This venue is historic in the region, as it is widely known as the home of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Additionally, this will be the first esports event that the venue will host.
Aside from the intense matches, the upcoming MPL PH Season 16 venue will also be hosting activities for the community. This includes a festival area where both fans and curious onlookers can check out what the game and its esports scene have to offer.
With that said, here is what you need to know about the upcoming MPL PH Season 16 Playoffs.
It’s official, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Philippines (MPL PH) Season 16 Playoffs stage will be held at the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City. This venue is historic in the region, as it is widely known as the home of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Additionally, this will be the first esports event that the venue will host.
Aside from the intense matches, the upcoming MPL PH Season 16 venue will also be hosting activities for the community. This includes a festival area where both fans and curious onlookers can check out what the game and its esports scene have to offer.
What you need to know about MPL PH Season 16
Playoffs schedule and venue
The upcoming MPL PH Season 16 will kick off on Oct. 22 and will last until Oct. 26. The final phase of the seasonal league debuts at Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines. For the first time, the venue gets a massive upgrade, holding up to 2,000 fans to witness the event live. This is also the first time the Astrodome welcomes an esports tournament on top of hosting traditional sporting events.
According to Lee Viloria, PH Esports' head of business development and partnerships at MOONTON Games, the iconic venue serves as the perfect stage to crown legends in MLBB esports.
“The move to the Cuneta Astrodome marks a historic step for MPL Philippines as we celebrate the eras of the league with our fans. This iconic venue has been home to unforgettable moments in Philippine sports, and now, it will also stand as the stage where Filipino esports continues to make history," Viloria said during the press conference.
MPL PH holds its previous seasons at various major locations in the Philippines. However, the league hosts for the first time in a venue as massive as the Cuneta Astrodome.
