MSC 2025 Knockout Stage Day 1: Top Teams Face Real Threats
The Knockout Stage of MSC 2025 officially begins today, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, with two quarterfinal matches expected to be intense. The top eight teams from the group stage now enter a single-elimination format, where one loss means going home.
Team Liquid PH vs Aurora Gaming – Will the Surprise Continue?
The opening match pits Team Liquid PH , the top seed from the Philippines, against Aurora Gaming , a dark horse from Turkey that has been quietly possessing considerable strength. Aurora had previously defeated ONIC PH in the group stage and now aims to eliminate another Filipino giant.
Interestingly, Liquid PH chose Aurora as their opponent in the Knockout Stage draw—a decision that was widely considered an understatement. Aurora's trio of Rosa , Tienzy , and APEX47 are ready to prove they're more than just bracket filler. With strength in the mid and gold lanes, Aurora brings a strategy that could surprise anyone.
Mythic Seal vs ONIC – The Sky King Over the Wind
The second match pitted Mythic Seal , the Myanmar team that was the biggest surprise of MSC 2025, against ONIC Indonesia , the Sky Kings seeking redemption. Mythic Seal had eliminated the previous two champions, including SRG.OG, and now had their sights set on ONIC as their next victim.
ONIC is on a mission to turn things around after a rocky group stage. Kairi , Sanz , Savero, Kiboy , and Lutpiii are ready to restore Indonesia's dominance on the international stage. Meanwhile, Mythic Seal 's Kenn and Zippy bring a fast-paced playstyle and sharp rotations that have defeated top opponents.
This match isn't just about strategy, but also about mentality and history. ONIC wants to prove they're still worthy of being called kings, while Mythic Seal wants to create a new legacy for MLBB Myanmar.
Format and Live Broadcast
All Knockout Stage matches use a Best of 5 (BO5) format .
The match was broadcast live on the official YouTube and social media channels of MLBB Esports, MPL Indonesia, and Mobile Legends Indonesia.
