Team Liquid and Aurora Gaming announce the MPL PH Season 17 lineup

Philippine divisions of sports organizations Team Liquid again Aurora Games reveal theirs Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) 2026 edition.
Both teams will compete offline Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Season 17 and five other organizations in March.
- MPL Malaysia announces the partner teams of the MLBB esports league
- MLBB’s Golden Month returns with a 10,000 smartphone giveaway
- The Portuguese Esports Federation and MOONTON renew the MLBB esports partnership
Team Liquid PH

Team Liquid Philippines (PH) is already making roster changes in 2026, with roamer John ‘.Perkz‘Sumawan leaving the guild and Gold Laner Kiel’Heb‘ Calvin Q.Soriano has moved to an inactive state.
The new lineup sees the addition of Kim’Daikiqt‘Sebanes as Gold Laner and Santi’Santi Sucre‘ Flores Noble as Roamer. SultanAeronnShikii‘ Muhammad rejoined the Philippines team on loan from Team Liquid Indonesia.
In addition, the team will be led by head coach Ong ‘.Aeon‘Wei Sheng and Allec’SN4P‘ Monsseur Alvarado Alberto was appointed as deputy coach.
Here is the complete 2026 Team Liquid PH roster:
- SanfordSanford‘ Marin Vinuya – EXP Laner
- karl’KarlTzy‘Gabriel Nepomuceno – Jungler
- Alston’Sanji‘ Pabico – Middle Laner
- ‘AeronnShikii‘ – Gold Laner
- ‘Daikiqt‘ – Gold Laner
- JaypeeJaypee‘Gonzales Dela Cruz – Roamer
- ‘Santi Sucre‘ – Grandson
Team Liquid includes several teams in MLBB esports: Team Liquid Indonesia, and an all-female team.
Team Liquid PH Continues To Be A Strong Competitor
Ever since the organization first entered MLBB esports in 2024, Team Liquid PH has been a strong contender in the space. The team placed first in MPL Philippines Season 13, 15 and 16, as well as winning the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2025 after defeating Selangor Red Giants OG Esports 4-1 in the Grand Finals.
This team ended up in fourth place in the M7 World Championship, losing 2-3 to Alter Ego. Only time will tell if Team Liquid PH can make it to M8 and defend the title.
Aurora Gaming PH

Aurora Gaming has announced that its Philippines roster will remain the same starting in the 2025 season. The only steps that took place from 2026 began Jonmar’s departure.OhMyV33NUS‘Villaluna and Danerie’Smart‘ James Del Roasio as content creators.
This is the complete lineup that will continue to represent Aurora Gaming PH for MPL Season 17:
- Dylan’The light‘ Aaron Poblete Catipon – Roamer
- Jan’Domeng‘ Dominic Del Delmundo – Gold Laner
- KennethYue‘ Carl Tadeo – Middle Laner
- JonardA demon‘ Cedrix Caranto – Jungler
- EdwardEdward‘ Jay Dapadap – EXP Laneer
The organization also has several teams in MLBB esports: the main Aurora Gaming team made up of mostly Turkish professional players, and the all-female Aurora Avalanche.
Aurora Gaming PH Historic Run in 2025
Aurora Gaming PH’s choice to keep the same schedule as last season is not surprising. The same roster won the M7 World Championship back in January 2026 after defeating Alter Ego 4-0 in the Grand Finals. Their historic victory in the tournament in Jakarta was something celebrated by the Philippine Senate.
Aurora Gaming PH has also been a strong contender in the scene since its inception in 2024, finishing second in MPL Philippines Season 14, fourth in Season 15, and second in Season 16.
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