Indonesia’s ONIC Esports have capped off a stellar year by claiming the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang title at the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025, delivering a commanding performance in the tournament’s decisive final.
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The MLBB competition, powered by ADNOC, concluded after six days of elite level action in Abu Dhabi, bringing together top teams from across the international scene. When it mattered most, ONIC stood above the rest.
A Six-Day Showcase of World-Class MLBB
This year’s Games of the Future once again blended traditional sports concepts with top tier esports competition, creating a unique global stage for MLBB. The tournament highlighted just how much preparation, discipline, and strategic depth are required to succeed at the highest level.
From the opening matches through to the finals, consistency proved decisive, and ONIC showed it in every phase of play.
Grand Final: ONIC Overpower Aurora Gaming
The championship match saw ONIC face Aurora Gaming, a side that had impressed throughout the event. Aurora entered the final battle hardened after a tight semi final against DianFengYaoGuai, while ONIC arrived full of confidence following a clean semi final sweep.
Once the series began, ONIC never looked back. With crisp drafting, disciplined rotations, and near flawless execution, the Indonesian powerhouse secured a convincing 3–0 victory to lift the trophy in Abu Dhabi.
Reflecting on the win, ONIC support player Nicky Fernando “Kiboy” Pontonuwu said the team’s steady improvement throughout the event was key, praising their hero picks, teamwork, and overall performance on the international stage.
Prize Money Breakdown
ONIC Esports did not just lift the MLBB trophy at Games of the Future 2025, but also secured the largest share of the tournament’s total USD 900,000 prize pool.
As champions, ONIC walked away with USD 315,000 in prize money, roughly equivalent to NZD 525,000, underlining the scale of the event and the significance of their victory on the international MLBB stage.
Third Place Play-Off: Aurora Gaming PH Finish Strong
Earlier on the final day, Aurora Gaming PH locked in third place with a dominant 2–0 win over DianFengYaoGuai. Aurora Gaming PH set the tempo early and maintained control across both games, denying their opponents any real chance to recover.
Jan Dominic Iv “DOMENGKITE” Del Mundo impressed throughout the series, while Dylan Aaron “Light” Catipon’s consistency earned him MVP honours. Despite narrowly missing the grand final, Aurora Gaming PH ended their campaign on a positive note.
Final Standings at Games of the Future 2025 MLBB
At the close of competition, the final standings were confirmed as follows:
- ONIC Esports
- Aurora Gaming
- Aurora Gaming PH
- DianFengYaoGuai
The result further cements ONIC’s status as one of the strongest MLBB teams in the world, and reinforces Indonesia’s reputation as a global force in the Mobile Legends competitive scene.
Fans looking to catch up on the action can find full match replays and exclusive behind the scenes content via the official Games of the Future platforms.