MLBB Asian Games 2026: Indonesia vs Philippines, Schedule and Bracket
Indonesia’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team play the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals today, Wednesday, September 30 at 10:50 WIB (11:50 SGT/MYT/PHT), in a best-of-three. Indonesia went through as Group B runners-up after losing 0-2 to Malaysia and beating Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Tuesday. The winner plays again in the semifinals at 16:35 WIB, and the best-of-seven final is on Thursday, October 1 at 12:00 WIB (13:00 UTC+8). Data comes from the official Asian Games 2026 results system as of Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 02:35 WIB, before any knockout match was played.
MLBB Asian Games 2026 Quarterfinal and Semifinal Schedule
All knockout matches are at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. Japan is 2 hours ahead of WIB and 1 hour ahead of Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
| WIB | UTC+8 | Round | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Sep 30, 07:00 | 08:00 | Quarterfinal 1 | Myanmar vs Cambodia |
| Wed Sep 30, 08:55 | 09:55 | Quarterfinal 2 | Malaysia vs Jordan |
| Wed Sep 30, 10:50 | 11:50 | Quarterfinal 3 | Philippines vs Indonesia |
| Wed Sep 30, 12:45 | 13:45 | Quarterfinal 4 | Mongolia vs Hong Kong |
| Wed Sep 30, 15:00 | 16:00 | Semifinal 1 | Winner QF1 vs winner QF2 |
| Wed Sep 30, 16:35 | 17:35 | Semifinal 2 | Winner QF3 vs winner QF4 |
| Thu Oct 1, 12:00 | 13:00 | Final (Bo7) | Winner SF1 vs winner SF2 |
The semifinal pairings are listed on the official MLBB Esports Day 2 schedule graphic. According to MOONTON’s official announcement, the quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three and the grand final is best-of-seven.
MLBB Asian Games 2026 Group Stage Results
Eleven teams played a single round robin across four groups on Tuesday, September 29. Groups A to C had three teams each, Group D only two. The top two in each group advanced.
| Group | Results | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Myanmar 2-0 Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan 1-2 Hong Kong, Myanmar 2-0 Hong Kong | Myanmar | Hong Kong |
| B | Indonesia 0-2 Malaysia, Malaysia 2-1 Saudi Arabia, Indonesia 2-0 Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| C | Philippines 2-0 Jordan, Jordan 2-1 Kazakhstan, Philippines 2-0 Kazakhstan | Philippines | Jordan |
| D | Cambodia 0-2 Mongolia | Mongolia | Cambodia |
The Philippines and Myanmar were the only teams to win two group matches without dropping a game (4-0).
Indonesia 0-2 Malaysia
Indonesia opened at 07:00 WIB. According to the draft records on Liquipedia, Malaysia took game one in 21 minutes 7 seconds with Esmeralda, Aulus, Eudora, Obsidia and Belerick. In game two Indonesia drafted Barats, Nolan, Cecilion, Obsidia and Carmilla, but Malaysia closed it out in 16 minutes 6 seconds on Uranus, Hirara, Eudora, Claude and Atlas.
Indonesia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Malaysia then beat Saudi Arabia 2-1, so Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia at 10:50 WIB decided second place. Indonesia won 2-0 to finish 1-1 (games 2-2), while Malaysia topped the group with a 4-1 game record. This match was not on the official MLBB Esports broadcast schedule for day one, and Liquipedia has no draft record for it.
The Bracket: Indonesia and Malaysia Can Only Meet Again in the Final
The knockout stage is single elimination with no lower bracket. Group winners face runners-up from other groups, which puts Indonesia and Malaysia in opposite halves:
- Top half: Myanmar/Cambodia vs Malaysia/Jordan.
- Bottom half: Philippines/Indonesia vs Mongolia/Hong Kong.
The winner of Philippines vs Indonesia meets the winner of Mongolia vs Hong Kong at 16:35 WIB (17:35 UTC+8). The loser goes home without a medal.
The official results system marks both semifinals as medal matches, and there is no third-place match on the schedule. As in Honor of Kings and Pokémon UNITE at these Games, both losing semifinalists receive bronze, so a quarterfinal win today guarantees a medal.
The Opponent: Philippines Built Around Team Liquid PH
The Philippines field five Team Liquid PH players: Sanford (EXP lane), KarlTzy (jungle), Sanji (mid), Teddyqt (gold lane) and Jaypee (roam), with Kelra also in the squad. MOONTON describes them as looking to defend their standing as MLBB’s leading competitive region.
They beat Jordan 2-0 and Kazakhstan 2-0 in Group C. Spin.ph and Philstar report that KarlTzy scored a Savage on Paquito in game two against Kazakhstan and finished that game 12/1/5. Speaking to Philippine media afterwards, KarlTzy said the team was happy but would not get complacent, because their next opponent was Indonesia.
Indonesia vs Philippines Head-to-Head in MLBB
Indonesia have lost their last five meetings with the Philippines. The list comes from Esports ID and we checked each result against Liquipedia. Both nations used different rosters across these events.
| Date | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | Asian Games 2026 Southeast Asia Qualifier | Indonesia 0-2 Philippines |
| December 15, 2025 | SEA Games 2025 semifinal | Indonesia 1-3 Philippines |
| December 13, 2025 | SEA Games 2025 group stage | Indonesia 0-2 Philippines |
| October 19, 2024 | Global Esports Games 2024 (Asia qualifier) | Indonesia 0-2 Philippines |
| September 3, 2023 | IESF World Esports Championship 2023 final | Indonesia 1-3 Philippines |
Indonesia’s MLBB Roster at the 2026 Asian Games
MOONTON calls it a new-generation roster built on the Alter Ego core plus EVOS’ Albert. Full names are from the official entry list; roles are from Tirto and Liquipedia.
| Player | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nino | Syauki Fauzan Sumarno | EXP lane |
| Yazukee | Muhammad Affan Wahyudi | Jungle |
| Hijumee | Dalvin Ramadhana Putra | Mid |
| Arfy | Arif Fudin Dingarai Putra | Gold lane |
| alekk | Alexander Owen Marcetami Buhe | Roam |
| Alberttt | Albert Neilsen Iskandar | Substitute |
Head coach Kenny Deo (Xepher), assistant coach Michael Abraham.
Indonesia’s Last Esports Medal Chance at These Games
As of early Wednesday, Indonesia’s only esports medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is silver in Pokémon UNITE. Honor of Kings lost 0-2 to China in the quarterfinals (see our HoK quarterfinal recap), PUBG Mobile ended without a medal after Thailand took gold, and Identity V went out in the group stage. Indonesia are not entered in League of Legends, so MLBB is their final esports event.
Where to Watch, and the Free MLBB Rewards
In Indonesia, the matches stream on Vidio and the MPL Indonesia YouTube channel. The English broadcast is on the official MLBB eSports YouTube channel.
MOONTON is also giving away in-game items. Reservations to watch the October 1 final through the in-game Asian Games event run from September 16 to 30, so today is the last day. The “Beyond Legacy! Asian Glory” recall effect can then be claimed free from October 1 to 5, and the avatar border goes to all players from October 1 after the champion is announced. Details are in our Asian Games 2026 esports schedule. If you need diamonds for skins or events, Mobile Legends top up on ItemGame only needs your User ID and Zone ID; players on Philippine accounts can use the MLBB PH top up page.
FAQ
What time is Indonesia vs Philippines in MLBB at the 2026 Asian Games? Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:50 WIB (11:50 UTC+8), best-of-three.
Who does the winner play next? The winner of Mongolia vs Hong Kong, at 16:35 WIB (17:35 UTC+8).
Can Indonesia meet Malaysia again? Only in the final. Malaysia are in the other half of the bracket with Myanmar, Cambodia and Jordan.
Is there a bronze medal match in MLBB? Not on the official schedule. Both losing semifinalists receive bronze, as in Honor of Kings and Pokémon UNITE at the 2026 Asian Games.
