The Queens of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) have returned to their throne.
In a stunning display of dominance and resilience, Team Vitality (VIT) delivered a flawless 4-0 sweep over Gaimin Gladiators (GG) in the Grand Finals of the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This remarkable victory not only earned them their third MWI title but also made esports history — VIT became the first-ever women’s team to complete an international MLBB tournament undefeated, achieving a perfect 100% win rate.
With a prize pool of USD 500,000, one of the largest in women’s esports, VIT’s triumph netted them a well-deserved USD 150,000, while their Mid Laner, Cindy “Cinny” Siswanto, was awarded Grand Finals MVP, along with a USD 10,000 bonus.
The Indonesian roster — Cinny, Michelle “Chell” Siswanto, Sherly “BOBABAE” Sindra, Venny “Fumi Eko” Lim, and Vivi “Vivian” Indrawaty — cemented their legacy as icons in the MLBB women’s competitive scene.
The Comeback of Champions
Team Vitality’s path to glory is a tale of passion, perseverance, and heartache. In 2024, the team’s 24-match win streak came to a sudden end in the MWI Grand Finals, after suffering a loss just days following the tragic passing of Cinny and Chell’s grandfather.
That year tested the team’s emotional strength, but it also marked the start of their redemption arc.
Since then, VIT have rebounded in the most powerful way imaginable — winning every major women’s MLBB title leading into EWC 2025.
Their journey has been immortalized in the Amazon Prime documentary series “Level Up”, which offers a raw look at the emotional and professional highs and lows of the women redefining competitive gaming.
A New Milestone for Women’s Esports
MWI 2025 at EWC wasn’t just about gameplay — it was a breakthrough moment for the entire women’s esports ecosystem. According to Esports Charts, this year’s MWI shattered all previous viewership records:
- Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV): 468,976
- Total Hours Watched: 3.72 million
- Average Concurrent Viewers (ACV): 109,240
With a 46.2% year-over-year growth, MWI 2025 became the most-watched women’s esports event in the first half of 2025, entering the top 5 of all time. This overwhelming support underscores a rapidly growing global interest in women’s esports — and the legitimacy of the talent and stories it represents.
READ : MWI 2025: 16 Global Teams, $500K Prize Pool, and a New Era for Women in MLBB
Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact
Beyond the arena, VIT continues to inspire as role models for aspiring gamers. Vivian, who was previously featured at The Sphere in Las Vegas — a first for a female MLBB athlete — highlighted the gender gap in esports during the post-match press conference:
“It’s not going to be the same for us as it is for men. Many still think women can’t compete at the same level. But we pushed through. Believe in yourself. The results will come.”
These statements reflect the powerful ethos behind the MLBB women’s movement — creating equal opportunities, visibility, and community for female gamers worldwide.
Global Upsets and Rising Stars
While VIT dominated the spotlight, the 2025 edition of MWI also celebrated the rise of underdog stories. Gaimin Gladiators, the first North American team to reach an MWI Grand Finals, defied expectations by storming into the finals and securing USD 90,000 as runners-up.
Meanwhile, Myanmar’s Terror Queens (TQ) shocked the esports world with a clean 3-0 victory over Team Liquid in the third-place match — their country’s highest international finish to date in MLBB women’s competition.
These teams proved that talent knows no geographic boundary and that the future of women’s esports is truly global.
MWI at EWC 2025: A Tournament Like No Other
From a 16-team lineup drawn from 57 global regions, to its elevated format rivaling the Mid Season Cup (MSC), MWI 2025 has become the largest women’s tournament on the world’s biggest esports stage.
Just a year ago, MWI stood as the only women’s title at EWC’s inaugural event. This year, it returned as a flagship competition, showcasing how quickly and powerfully the scene is growing.
Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystems at MOONTON Games, emphasized this point:
“MWI is more than just a tournament. It broke records and demonstrated the growing momentum behind women’s esports. Our commitment is to build a sustainable, inclusive ecosystem that puts women front and center.”
MOONTON Games has also launched dedicated Instagram and TikTok channels for the MLBB women’s ecosystem, further amplifying female talent and encouraging community engagement.
Up Next: The Mid Season Cup 2025
As the dust settles from VIT’s dominant victory, the spotlight now turns to the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC), which resumes 23 July to 2 August. With a staggering USD 3,000,000 prize pool, 16 of the world’s top teams will compete for the title in a high-stakes group stage format.
Last year’s MSC was the most-watched tournament of the 2024 Esports World Cup, peaking at 2.38 million viewers. This year’s edition promises to raise the bar once again — and Malaysia’s reigning champions, SRG, will look to defend their historic win.
With MWI and MSC showcasing the absolute best in women’s and open MLBB competition, the 2025 Esports World Cup cements its status as the definitive stage for global esports.
Team Vitality’s perfect sweep is not just a win — it’s a moment that redefines what’s possible in women’s esports.
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