Team Vitality Clinches MWI 2025 Title with Flawless Run at Esports World Cup

Five esports players from Team Vitality holding an MWI 2025 trophy at EWC 2025 in Riyadh (Image Credit: Moonton)

Team Vitality has secured the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2025 championship with a dominant 4-0 win over Gaimin Gladiators in the Grand Finals at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Indonesian squad, backed by the French esports giant Vitality, delivered a statement performance—they didn’t drop a single game throughout the tournament.

Finalist Journey: From Group Stage to Glory

Coming in as one of the top favorites, Team Vitality definitely lived up to the hype. In the group stage, they made quick work of Twisted Minds Orchid and Falcons Vega, cruising through without dropping a map and topping Group A.

Their momentum carried over to the playoffs, where they swept FUT Esports 2-0 in the quarterfinals and Team Liquid 3-0 in the semis—both teams seen as serious contenders.

Gaimin Gladiators, meanwhile, had a very different path. After getting knocked down in their first group stage match by NAVI MY, they fought their way back through a tough lower bracket run to make it to the playoffs. There, they pulled off a shocking 2-0 upset over NAVI PH, the reigning champs who had previously competed as Smart Omega Empress. Gaimin then edged out Myanmar’s Terror Queens 3-1 in a nail-biting semifinal, becoming the first North American team to ever reach the MWI Grand Finals.

But despite their incredible run, Gaimin couldn’t keep up with Vitality’s high-level coordination, map pressure, and sharp execution. The Grand Finals wrapped up in a clean 4-0 sweep, and Team Vitality raised the trophy without dropping a single game all tournament long.

Star Power and Redemption

Vitality’s Mid Laner Cindy "Cinny" Siswanto took home the MVP title, thanks to her clutch performances—especially in the finals. Her impact throughout the tournament was undeniable, and she walked away with a $10,000 bonus for her efforts.

Cinny shared the spotlight with her sister Michelle "Chell" Siswanto (Gold Lane), along with Venny "Fumi Eko" Lim, Vivi "Vivian" Indrawaty, and Sherly "BOBABAE" Sindra. Most of this core lineup previously played under Bigetron Era, winning MWI titles in 2022 and 2023. This latest win marks their third championship title and a sweet redemption story after losing last year to Smart Omega Empress.

Record-Breaking Viewership

MWI 2025 didn’t just break expectations—it shattered records. According to Esports Charts, this year’s event reached new heights for women’s esports:

• Peak Viewers: 468,976

• Hours Watched: 3,734,459

• Average Viewers: 109,302

• Total Airtime: 34 hours, 10 minutes

That makes MWI 2025 the most-watched women’s esports tournament of the year and among the top five of all time.

Full Prize Pool Breakdown – MWI 2025

With a $500,000 USD prize pool and Club Championship points on the line, here’s how the money and points were distributed:

Top 4 Placements:

• 1st: Team Vitality (Indonesia) – $150,000 | 1,000 points

• 2nd: Gaimin Gladiators (North America) – $90,000 | 750 points

• 3rd: Terror Queens (Myanmar) – $50,000 | 500 points

• 4th: Team Liquid (Philippines) – $30,000 | 300 points

5th–8th Place ($20,000 each | 200 points):

• Natus Vincere PH

• ONIC Pertiwi

• Twisted Minds Orchid

• FUT Esports

9th–12th Place ($15,000 each):

• Falcons Vega MENA

• Natus Vincere MY

• Virtus.pro Fe

• DreamMax Girls

13th–16th Place ($10,000 each):

• Waow GG Esports

• Tidal Legends Gaming

• CFU Serendipity

• Rising Rage

A Global Stage for Women in Esports

MWI’s reach now covers 57 regions, and this year’s edition featured 16 teams from across Southeast Asia, MENA, North America, Africa, and beyond. MOONTON Games, the developer of MLBB, continues to spotlight women’s esports with initiatives like dedicated social channels for female athletes.

Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystems at MOONTON, shared:

“MWI is more than just a tournament; it’s proof of what’s possible when women are given the right platform and support.”

Jan Jahnke, Director of Games at the Esports World Cup Foundation, added:

“Team Vitality’s win reflects what EWC stands for—world-class competition, diversity, and the power of esports to drive real change.”

What’s Next for MLBB at EWC 2025

With the Women’s Invitational now wrapped up, the focus shifts to the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC), happening from July 23 to August 2. Another 16 teams will battle it out for a whopping $3 million prize pool, with group stages just around the corner.

Team Vitality has set a massive benchmark—and all eyes are now on who will rise to the challenge next.