By Sagar V. Mankar 
Fnatic ONIC PH has etched its name in esports history by securing the prestigious M6 World Championship title with a commanding 4-1 victory over Indonesia’s Team Liquid ID in the grand finals. This milestone not only marks the organization’s first world championship but also signifies the fifth championship title for their region in the M-Series.
The M6 World Championship serves as the conclusion of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) 2024 competitive season, organized by MOONTON Games. This year’s edition returned to Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia, the birthplace of the inaugural M-Series event, and featured an increased prize pool of $1,000,000, up from $900,000.
Spanning from November 21 to December 15, the tournament unfolded across three intense stages: the Wildcard Stage, the Swiss Stage, and the Knockout Stage. Each phase showcased high-level competition and unforgettable performances.
Finale Unfold
Fnatic ONIC PH opened the finale with back-to-back wins, driven by standout performances from Duane “Kelra” Pillas on Bruno and King “K1NGKONG” Perez in the jungle. K1NGKONG excelled with Suyou in game one and Fredrinn in game two, securing a commanding lead for the team.
While Team Liquid ID fought back in game three with Favian “Faviannn” Putra’s exceptional performance on Joy, finishing with a stellar 9/2/1 KDA, it turned out to be their only victory in the series.
Game four was a complete rout, with Fnatic ONIC PH achieving a dominating 21-1 win. Despite Team Liquid ID’s resilience, the fifth game proved decisive. After securing the Lord at the 12-minute mark, Fnatic ONIC PH executed a three-lane push. Kelra’s focus on the base sealed the victory, delivering the championship to the Philippines.
Prize and Recognition
The M6 World Championship featured a lucrative prize pool of $1,000,000, distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: $320,000 – Fnatic ONIC PH
- 2nd Place: $150,000 – Team Liquid ID
- 3rd Place: $90,000 – Selangor Red Giants
- 4th Place: $60,000 – Team Spirit
- 5th-6th Place: $50,000 each – RRQ Hoshi, Falcon Esports
- 7th-8th Place: $40,000 each – NIP Flash, Team Vamos
- 9th-11th Place: $20,000 each – BloodThirstyKings, CFU Gaming, Twisted Minds
- 12th-14th Place: $16,000 each – Aurora Gaming, KeepBest Gaming, S2G Esports
- 15th-16th Place: $12,000 each – Maycam Evolve, ULFHEDNAR
- 17th-19th Place: $9,000 each – Insilio, DFYG, RRQ Akira
- 20th-21st Place: $9,000 each – Geekay Esports, Legion Esports
- 22nd-23rd Place: $9,000 each – Niightmare Esports, The MongolZ.
Kelra’s outstanding performance earned him the MVP Award, accompanied by an additional $5,000.
Viewership Milestones
The M6 World Championship was a massive success in terms of viewership. According to Esports Charts, the event peaked at 4.13 million viewers and averaged 709,000 viewers across its 120-hour runtime. The tournament also recorded 86.5 million hours watched, setting a new record for the series.
Despite a slight dip in peak viewership compared to M5, other metrics saw significant growth. This year’s championship ranks as the second most-watched esports event of 2024, following the League of Legends World Championship.
Next Event Announced:
Excitement continues to build as MOONTON Games announced that the M7 World Championship will take place in Indonesia in January 2026. This marks the second time Indonesia will host the M-Series finals, with the previous occasion being the M4 World Championship in 2023.
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