Team Vitality has once again etched their name in esports history. With an unprecedented undefeated run, the Indonesian juggernauts reclaimed the championship title at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2025 during the Esports World Cup—sweeping North America’s Gaimin Gladiators 4-0 in the Grand Finals. It wasn’t just a win—it was domination.
This third MWI title for Vitality not only solidifies their place as the Queens of MLBB, but also marks the first-ever flawless victory in the tournament’s international history, going undefeated throughout the entire event.
👑 A Perfect Run, A Royal Return
Team Vitality’s journey through MWI 2025 was nothing short of immaculate. Rising above a 16-team field, they dismantled every opponent without dropping a single game. Their Grand Finals sweep against the surprise finalists Gaimin Gladiators earned them the lion’s share of the tournament’s record-setting USD 500,000 prize pool—a momentous amount for a women’s esports competition.
The champions walked away with USD 150,000, while star Mid Laner Cindy “Cinny” Siswanto pocketed an additional USD 10,000 for being named the Grand Finals MVP. The full roster included:
- Cindy “Cinny” Siswanto (Mid Laner)
- Michelle “Chell” Siswanto (Gold Laner)
- Sherly “BOBABAE” Sindra (Substitute)
- Venny “Fumi Eko” Lim
- Vivi “Vivian” Indrawaty
Their dominant return caps off a redemption arc that began in heartbreak last year, when they fell in the MWI 2024 Grand Finals—snapping a 24-match win streak. That emotional loss came just days after Cinny and Chell lost their grandfather. Their story of resilience was featured in Level Up, an Amazon Prime docuseries chronicling the real lives of professional gamers.
Now, a year later, Team Vitality have returned to the top—stronger, more focused, and with a renewed purpose.
📺 Record-Breaking Viewership: MWI Makes History
According to Esports Charts, MWI 2025 shattered all previous viewership records:
- Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV): 468,976
- Hours Watched (HW): 3,723,251
- Average Concurrent Viewers (ACV): 109,240
That’s a 46.2% year-over-year growth, making it the most-watched women’s esports event of the first half of 2025 and one of the top five most-watched women’s tournaments in esports history.
“MWI at EWC 25 represents a major milestone for the wider female esports ecosystem,” said Artyom Odintsov, CEO of Esports Charts. “Its growing prestige is now attracting global orgs like NAVI and Team Liquid.”
💬 VIT’s Message to the Next Generation
Team Vitality’s impact goes far beyond the arena. Vivian “Vival” Indrawaty, who made headlines in 2024 as the first MLBB women’s athlete featured at The Sphere in Las Vegas, shared a powerful message during the post-match press conference:
“To all the girls and women dreaming of going pro: it’s not going to be easy. A lot of people will doubt you. But if you believe in yourself, keep improving, and don’t give up—the results will come.”
Their victory is not just a win for a team, but for women in gaming everywhere. MWI has quickly become the premier global platform for female MLBB athletes, offering both visibility and legitimacy in a historically male-dominated space.
🌍 Esports Without Borders: GG, TQ & TL Shine
While Vitality dominated, the rest of the tournament showcased the true global depth of women’s esports:
- Gaimin Gladiators became the first North American team to reach an MWI Grand Final, taking home USD 90,000 as runners-up.
- Terror Queens (Myanmar) stunned Team Liquid with a 3-0 sweep to claim third place—marking Myanmar’s highest international MLBB finish ever.
From North America to Southeast Asia, these milestones prove that the future of MLBB women’s esports is truly global.
🏆 MWI: Setting the Standard for Women’s Esports
This year’s edition was the biggest and most competitive yet:
- 16 world-class teams
- Record 57-region qualifiers
- Elevated format on par with the MLBB Mid Season Cup
Since debuting in 2022, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational has evolved into a cornerstone of the global esports calendar. From being the sole women’s tournament at the inaugural EWC in 2024 to becoming the largest women’s esports tournament at this year’s multi-title showcase, MWI continues to break new ground.
“MWI shows what’s possible when women are given the platform, prize pool, and global stage they deserve,” said Jan Jahnke, Director of Games at the Esports World Cup Foundation.
🔥 What’s Next: Mid Season Cup Returns July 23
With MWI now in the history books, all eyes turn to the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC)—resuming July 23 to August 2. Sixteen of the world’s top men’s teams will battle for a life-changing USD 3,000,000 prize pool and ultimate bragging rights at the Esports World Cup 2025.
The Group Stage runs July 23–27, with top teams advancing to the Knockout Stage. Last year’s MSC was the most-watched event at the EWC, peaking at 2.38 million viewers, and this year’s edition promises to be even bigger.
🎮 MLBB Esports: One Game, Two Champions
As the most-watched mobile esports title of 2024, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang continues to set the gold standard for mobile gaming excellence. With both the MWI and MSC now mainstays at the EWC, MLBB has proven its power to unite, inspire, and elevate athletes of all genders on a global stage.
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