The Ultimate Showdown: MPL MY Season 12 Playoffs
The stakes are high as the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Malaysia Season 12 playoffs (MPL MY Season 12 playoffs) kick off. Eight teams remain, all vying for the top spot and a chance to represent the region in prestigious upcoming tournaments. With a US$100,000 prize pool up for grabs, the competition is fierce.
The Road to Victory
Defending champion TODAK has faced challenges during the regular season, while RSG Malaysia and Team SMG have emerged as strong contenders, securing the top two spots. Unfortunately, Team Secret and RED Esports MY fell short and failed to qualify for the playoffs.
MPL MY Season 12 Playoffs Format
The playoffs will feature a hybrid elimination format. Team HAQ, TODAK, MPX NSEA, and Team Lunatix will battle it out in the play-ins. The winners will then advance to face HomeBois and Selangor Red Giants in the next round. The second phase will follow a double-elimination format, with RSG MY and Team SMG starting in the upper bracket semifinals. All matches will be best-of-three, except for the upper and lower bracket finals, which will be best-of-five, and the grand final, which will be best-of-seven.
MPL MY Season 12 Playoffs Schedule
The playoffs will take place from October 5 to 8. Here’s the schedule:
October 5 (Thursday)
Play-ins
– Team HAQ vs. MPX NSEA at 12:30 p.m. GMT+8
– TODAK vs. Team Lunatix at 3 p.m. GMT+8
Upper bracket quarterfinals
– HomeBois vs. Team HAQ/MPX NSEA at 5:30 p.m. GMT+8
October 6 (Friday)
Upper bracket quarterfinals
– Selangor Red Giants vs. TODAK/Team Lunatix at 12:30 p.m. GMT+8
Upper bracket semifinals
– RSG MY vs. TBD at 3 p.m. GMT+8
– Team SMG vs. TBD at 5:30 p.m. GMT+8
October 7 (Saturday)
Lower bracket semifinal
– TBD vs. TBD at 11 a.m. GMT+8
Upper bracket final
– TBD vs. TBD at 3 p.m. GMT+8
Lower bracket final
– TBD vs. TBD at 7 p.m. GMT+8
October 8 (Sunday)
Grand final
– TBD vs. TBD at 3 p.m. GMT+8
Teams Qualified for MPL MY Season 12 Playoffs
Here are the teams that have qualified for the MPL MY Season 12 playoffs:
| Team | Match Record | Points | Seeding |
|———————|————–|——–|————————-|
| RSG MY | 8 – 1 | 23 | Upper bracket semifinals |
| Team SMG | 6 – 3 | 19 | Upper bracket semifinals |
| HomeBois | 7 – 2 | 19 | Upper bracket quarterfinals |
| Selangor Red Giants | 6 – 3 | 18 | Upper bracket quarterfinals |
| Team HAQ | 5 – 4 | 14 | Play-ins |
| TODAK | 3 – 6 | 11 | Play-ins |
| MPX NSEA | 3 – 6 | 11 | Play-ins |
| Team Lunatix | 2 – 7 | 7 | Play-ins |
Where to Watch the MPL MY Season 12 Playoffs?
Fans can catch all the live action of the MPL MY Season 12 playoffs on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s official media platforms. Additionally, the games will be streamed live at the Dewan Sri Putra, Bukit Jalil. Stay updated with MLBB esports news, guides, and updates by following ONE Esports on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok.
Conclusion
The MPL MY Season 12 playoffs promise intense battles as teams fight for glory and a chance to represent the region in prestigious tournaments. With the championship title, a share of the US$100,000 prize pool, and opportunities to compete in the M5 World Championship and MPLI 2023, the stakes have never been higher. Don’t miss out on the thrilling matches and witness the crowning of the ultimate champion.
Source: ONEESPORTS
