Twisted Minds (TWIS) and Team Falcons (FLCN), esports organizations from Saudi Arabia, entered the Philippine esports scene. They joined the upcoming 15th season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines to complete the country's eight franchise teams.
Matthew Chan, Philippine esports head of operations at MOONTON Games, said:
We are thrilled to welcome Saudi Arabian esports organizations Twisted Minds and Team Falcons into the league as part of the franchise teams. This partnership is aligned with our mission to expand further the ecosystem through overseas partnerships and forge a sustainable ecosystem that benefits our teams. We are also positive that this initiative could potentially position the Philippines as an attractive esports business hub and it could open doors for collaboration with organizations outside Southeast Asia.
Twisted Minds and Team Falcons will join PH MLBB esports' thriving environment. One of the most dominant regions in MLBB esports, the country has won the most championship titles from worldwide tournaments like the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and M Series.
Grant Rousseau, global director of esports at Team Falcons, said:
The Philippines is the strongest region for MLBB players from a competitive point of view. After an initial test year with AP Bren, the organization now understands the market's competitive nature, and we are ready to pick up our own franchise and team to compete and to win.
Moreover, Rousseau announced its plans to expand in Southeast Asia, starting with the Philippines:
Falcons intend to build out an entire Southeast Asia department, based in the Philippines, focused around MLBB. We're already starting on a staff buildout, with lots of plans in the future being created to help bring fandom to life for Philippines and Falcons under the MLBB banner.
Meanwhile, this will be the first time for Twisted Minds to join the local esports scene. This is Twisted Minds' first time joining the local esports scene. The KSA-based organization aims to create a "champion caliber team" and to expand in Asia.
Ibrahim Bin Jibreen, chief executive officer and founder of Twisted Minds, said:
We want to expand overseas, especially in Asia, in the Philippines. We want to compete on the highest level in MLBB esports, and the Philippines is the right country to be in. We wanted to have our own journey in the Philippines' MLBB esports scene as it is the best one, especially when it comes to community building and competition. We're excited to bring opportunities for players, coaches, and managers—all of them will be composed of Filipinos. It will be an opportunity for us to know the Filipino market by working with them and we will provide them with a place to work in.
Saudi Arabia, home to the Esports World Cup, promotes esports worldwide. MOBA game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the only EWC 2025 title having men's and women's tournament divisions.
MPL PH Season 15 is scheduled to start in March 2025. Moonton Games said it will reveal more details about the tickets, matches, and rosters soon.
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