Top 10 most-watched MLBB esports matches in 2025

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Here’s a rundown of the 10 most popular Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports matches from 2025, and which team drew the biggest audience.

Okay, so 2025 for Mobile Legends esports was just insane. Seriously, the whole season was a highlight reel! We saw some crazy upsets in the finals, teams making unbelievable runs, and one team actually four-peated – winning the championship four times in a row! It wasn’t just about the games themselves, either. The events were huge, with tons of people showing up live and the viewership numbers just exploded. It felt like MLBB esports really hit the big time this year.

Let’s look back at the 10 most popular Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports matches of 2025, according to data from Esports Charts.

Most popular MLBB esports matches in 2025

In 2025, the most-watched event was MPL Indonesia Season 15. The final match, featuring ONIC ID versus RRQ Hoshi, drew a peak of 4,132,224 viewers at the same time. Six of the ten most popular matches overall came from MPL ID, Indonesia’s official Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league.

10. Alter Ego vs RRQ Hoshi (MPL ID Season 15 – Upper Bracket Semifinals)

RRQ Hoshi had a remarkably strong showing in MPL Season 15, finishing first in the Regular Season with a 12-4 record. They continued their success in the playoffs, defeating Alter Ego 3-1 and moving closer to the championship match. This key game drew an impressive peak audience of 2,277,288 viewers, making it one of the ten most-watched MLBB esports matches of 2025. RRQ Hoshi consistently attracts large audiences, thanks to their incredibly loyal fanbase, and we can expect to see them drawing big numbers in the future.

9. ONIC ID vs Team Liquid PH (MSC 2025 – Semifinals)

The match between ONIC ID and Team Liquid PH is a long-standing rivalry in the MLBB esports scene, with both teams boasting incredibly dedicated fans. Their semifinal matchup drew a peak audience of 2,378,345 viewers. Team Liquid PH ultimately won the series 3-1, going on to defeat the defending champions SRG.OG in the grand finals and claim the MSC 2025 championship title.

8. ONIC ID vs Alter ego (MPL ID Season 16 – Upper Bracket Finals)

It had been a while since Alter Ego was a dominant force in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports. After winning the ONE Esports MPL Invitational in 2020, the team struggled to regain its winning form. Their recent match against ONIC ID drew a huge audience – ONIC’s loyal fans turned out in large numbers, and many others were eager to see if Alter Ego could make a comeback. The match peaked at 2,411,616 viewers, making it the eighth most-watched MLBB esports match of 2025. Although Alter Ego lost the match 1-3, they still have a chance to prove themselves, as they’ve qualified for the M7 World Championship.

7. RRQ Hoshi vs NAVI (MPL ID Season 16 – Regular Season Week 9)

Fans of RRQ helped boost viewership for the match between RRQ Hoshi and NAVI in Week 9 of MPL ID Season 16. It was an important game for RRQ, who were trying to gain points in the standings. The match peaked at over 2.5 million viewers. RRQ won the series 2-1, although they needed a 2-0 victory to secure a playoff spot. Despite the win, they couldn’t surpass NAVI in the rankings.

6. ONIC ID vs RRQ Hoshi (MPL ID Season 15 – Upper Bracket Finals)

The upper bracket final of MPL ID Season 15 featured a thrilling match between ONIC ID and RRQ Hoshi. RRQ Hoshi had a particularly strong season, but ONIC ultimately won with a score of 3-1. The match drew an impressive peak audience of 2,622,797 viewers, and fans can expect many more exciting matchups and record-breaking viewership from these two teams in the future.

5. ONIC PH vs RRQ Hoshi (ESL Snapdragon Pro Series 2025 – Grand Finals)

The ESL Snapdragon Pro Series: Mobile Masters 2025 is an independent Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports tournament. Despite not being an official event, it still attracted a large audience eager to watch their favorite teams compete. The most popular match of the tournament was the grand final between ONIC PH and RRQ Hoshi, which peaked at 2,769,107 viewers. This match was particularly important for RRQ Hoshi, as they hoped to win their first championship since MPL ID Season 9. However, they were ultimately defeated by ONIC PH with a score of 1-4.

4. ONIC PH vs SRG.OG (MSC 2025 – Semifinals)

The semifinal match between ONIC PH and SRG.OG was a major highlight of MSC 2025. SRG.OG, the defending champions from Malaysia, were facing possible elimination, which drew a large audience. The match peaked at 2,777,576 viewers as SRG.OG ultimately won 3-2, securing their spot in the Grand Finals.

3. RRQ vs SRG.OG (MSC 2025 Knockout Stage – Quarterfinals)

Day two of the MSC 2025 Knockouts was filled with intense matches. The action began with RRQ Hoshi facing off against the defending champions, SRG.OG. With the losing team being eliminated, the stakes were incredibly high. The match drew a massive audience, peaking at over 3 million viewers. In a close battle, SRG.OG ultimately won with a score of 3-2, abruptly ending RRQ Hoshi’s run in the tournament.

2. ONIC ID vs Alter Ego (MPL ID Season 16 – Grand Finals)

Tournament championship matches consistently draw the largest audiences, so it’s no surprise the two most-watched Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports matches of 2025 both came from grand finals. The match between ONIC ID and Alter Ego in MPL ID Season 16 took second place, peaking at 3,110,921 viewers. These two teams had already faced off in the Upper Bracket Finals – a match that also makes the top eight on this list – which is understandable. ONIC is a consistently strong team with a dedicated following, and Alter Ego is building momentum as they strive to return to their peak performance.

1. ONIC ID vs RRQ Hoshi (MPL ID Season 15 – Grand Finals)

The most-watched match at MPL ID Season 15 was the intense showdown between ONIC ID and RRQ Hoshi. Putting two teams with incredibly passionate fans in the Grand Finals guaranteed huge numbers – the match peaked at a massive 4,132,224 viewers. Remarkably, this was a regional event only, and the viewership was over 60% of the all-time high for the League of Legends World Championship in 2025, which reached 6,752,585.

The viewership record that has yet to be broken

As a fan, it’s pretty clear that ONIC and RRQ are still the teams to beat. Seriously, whenever I check the results, it’s always either them winning, or them going up against each other. It feels like the competition revolves around these two powerhouses!

Indonesia continues to be known as the central hub for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). The country has a remarkably dedicated fanbase that enthusiastically supports its teams. While discussions can sometimes become quite passionate, this just demonstrates how much fans care about their teams and the MLBB community.

The M5 World Championship remains the most popular MLBB esports match ever, with a peak of over 5 million viewers during the game between ONIC ID and Bren Esports. No other match has drawn a larger audience since then. To attract even more viewers next year, it would be great to see another match between ONIC ID and RRQ Hoshi – or perhaps a new, popular team could emerge and challenge the record.

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2025-12-27 01:42