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Updated on: May 13
Cementing its place in the Philippines' esports ecosystem, Moonton's MLBB development league, MDL Philippines, is back for Season 3, kicking off on March 12, 2024.
Nurturing rising stars and working as a feeder series for MPL Philippines, there are plenty of fresh faces and star-quality talent in Season 3 as Mobile Legends continues expanding its influence in SEA and the Philippines. With a $20K prize pool and glory on the line, there's everything to play for!
Keep reading for a detailed rundown on MDL Philippines Season 3, including the complete schedule, format, all ten teams competing, and the current standings!
Like MPL Philippines, MDL Philippines Season 3 has two stages: the Regular Season, from March 12 until April 25, and the Playoffs in May. Unlike MDL Philippines Season 2, there will be 10 teams instead of 12.
All ten partnered teams compete in a single round-robin, where all matches are Bo3. MDL PH operates on a points-scoring system:
The top six teams advance to the Playoffs in May, the exact date and format of which has yet to be confirmed. In the Grand Final, two teams will battle to see who clinches the title.
Long-time MPL PH watchers may recognize several teams on the list. With plenty of new faces having joined over the winter off-season, MDL Philippines Season 3 will provide a show fans will remember, especially with the $20,000 USD prize pool up for grabs!
Without further ado, here are all ten teams competing in MDL Philippines Season 3 and their player rosters.
After a disappointing run in MDL Philippines S2, Blacklist International and their junior team want to break the code and reassert their dominance in the MLBB PH scene. Their roster has been completely revitalized for the new year and new season.
Can ECHO Proud make it a three-peat? Reigning MDL Philippines champions ECHO Proud look to defend their crown against other strong competitors. The Orcas look really strong coming into the new league season.
The iconic yellow hedgehogs are back for round 3 in MDL Philippines. Their recently revealed roster features well-known players like Chovyy and Kekedoot, making them one to watch.
New blood means a new shot at glory! Minana Archives have brought in some fresh faces to bolster their lineup for MDL Philippines S3. Only time will tell if this pays off.
Omega Neos, headed by their mother team, Smart Omega, has a point to prove in S3. Their lineup is filled with rising stars in the MLBB scene, and we can't wait to see them shine.
When worlds collide, one of the most popular names in MLBB esports, RSG PH, is collaborating with El Ganador esports to create a legendary partnership that will blow away the competition.
The development MDL squad for TNC Pro Team, TNCZ4, is bringing their A-game for MDL Philippines S3.
AP.Bren is now partnering with XIA Esports for the coming MDL PH Season. They revealed their lineup on their official Facebook page; look at their players below.
Welcome the latest members of RRQ Kaito, ready and raring to go for MDL Philippines S3.
After a "mid" run in Season 2, GameLab are back to prove themselves in MDL Philippines Season 3.
The Regular Season kicks off on March 12 for over a month of action-packed, high-intensity MLBB matches. Every game will be live-streamed on the MDL Philippines's official Facebook page and YouTube channel, the latter of which is embedded below for your convenience.
All times listed are in PHT, and match winners will be in bold.
Position | Team Name | Match Record | Game Record | Points |
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1. | RRQ Kaito | 9-0 | 18-3 | 24 points |
2. | Omega Neos | 6-3 | 13-6 | 19 points |
3. | Blacklist Academy | 5-4 | 11-8 | 16 points |
4. | ONIC Arsenals | 5-4 | 12-10 | 15 points |
5. | ECHO Proud | 5-4 | 10-10 | 15 points |
6. | TNCZ4 | 5-4 | 12-10 | 15 points |
7. | AP.Bren XIA | 4-5 | 10-11 | 13 points |
8. | RSG El Ganador | 3-6 | 7-13 | 9 points |
9. | GameLab | 3-6 | 8-15 | 8 points |
10. | Minana Archives | 0-9 | 2-18 | 2 points |
Place | Team Name (s) | Prize Money |
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1st | RRQ Kaito | $3,000 |
2nd | ECHO Proud | $2,000 |
3rd - 4th | Omega Neos, Blacklist Academy | $1,000 |
5th - 6th | TNCZ4, ONIC Arsenals | $750 |
7th - 8th | RSG El Ganador, AP.Bren XIA | $500 |
9th - 10th | Minana Archives, GameLab | $200 |
That was all our information on MDL Philippines Season 3. Remember to check back to see upcoming schedules, match winners, and changes to the standings. It's set to be an action-packed season, so don't miss out on the best live betting odds with Rivalry.
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