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A bigger stage means more epic matches are in store for the playoffs.
Get ready, as MPL PH Season 17 is set to end with a bang is they recently revealed their new playoffs venue: the legendary San Juan Arena!
Long regarded as a premier stage for Philippine sports, the San Juan Arena has hosted premier leagues such as the PBA and the PVL. Major collegiate competitions such as the UAAP and the NCAA have also called the arena their home.
But for MLBB specifically, the San Juan Arena holds significant importance. This was the venue where the Philippines won their very first SEA Games gold medal in esports back in 2019. Now, six years later, MLBB is once again taking over the arena through the premier esports league in the country.
More than just the MPL PH playoffs, the Season 17 Fan Festival is making its way there as well. At the heart of this is the Superfan City, where attendants can celebrate the culmination of the season as one. Fans can expect activities that will involve music, fashion, cultural performances, interactive installations, and more.
Tickets for the Season 17 playoffs will be available at the official MPL PH website.
The Timing is Right
“Season 17 comes at a meaningful time for MLBB as we mark our 10th anniversary and continue to grow alongside our community,” said Lee Viloria, Esports Head of Business Development and Partnerships, Philippines at MOONTON Games. “With ‘Lakas ng Pinas: Palag Na ‘To’ as our battle cry, we are celebrating the confidence and passion of Filipino fans as we bring the Playoffs and Festival to San Juan Arena. It’s an opportunity to create a space where superfans can come together, take part in the experience, and rally behind their teams on the road to the MSC at EWC this July.”
“San Juan Arena has long been a stage for the country’s biggest sporting leagues, from basketball to volleyball,“ said Mandy Ochoa, AVP Supply Sales and Terminalling Services at San Juan Arena. “That’s why hosting a different type of event like MPL Philippines is something special for us. Knowing how popular the event is also gives us a great opportunity to show people that our venue is fully equipped for more than just traditional sports, and that we can successfully host world-class events like this as well.
“We’re very fortunate to have MPL Philippines in our venue. This has actually been three years in the making because we could never get the timing right, with our venue regularly hosting sports leagues and seasonal events. But now, everything has finally aligned. We were able to work things out, and we are truly excited and thrilled to welcome MPL Philippines.”
Banner image credit: FilOil Flying V Center San Juan from Facebook.