The first half of the MPL Indonesia Season 16 (MPL ID S16) regular season has now concluded! With five weeks down out of nine. The standings and storylines are getting clearer—and tensions are rising as teams jostle for playoff positioning. This is what’s happened so far:

MPL ID S16 — First Half Recap (Weeks 1 to 5)

MPL ID S16 Recap

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MPL ID S16 Week 1 & 2 — A Strong Start

ONIC wasted no time in Week 1, going 2-0 over Dewa United and Bigetron by Vitality. Geek Fam ID, EVOS, RRQ Hoshi, and Alter Ego each posted early wins in closely contested matches.

In Week 2, ONIC reaffirmed their dominance with another 2-0 over Geek Fam, while Bigetron, Alter Ego, Dewa United, and NAVI each claimed important victories.
By the end of Week 2, ONIC stood undefeated, and Bigetron, EVOS, RRQ, Alter Ego, Dewa United, and NAVI were all in the mix behind them in MPL ID S16 matches.

Week 3 & 4 — The Mid-Segment Battle

Week 3 saw ONIC continue their crushing form: they beat RRQ Hoshi 2-0, edged Alter Ego 2-1, and added more wins. EVOS, NAVI, Bigetron, and RRQ also picked up key game wins.

In Week 4, tensions tightened: ONIC stayed solid, while EVOS and RRQ showed flashes of inconsistency. Bigetron remained a strong contender.

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Week 5 — Closing the First Leg

Week 5 marked the final slate before the second leg begins. Highlights included ONIC vs EVOS drawing ~1.6 million peak viewers. Bigetron’s Nnael earned Week 5 MVP honors, while Dewa United also got recognition with their rookie QINN.

At the end of Week 5, the first half of the regular season wrapped up.

Standings & Trends After Five Weeks

  • ONIC remains unblemished with a 9-0 match record and leads by a comfortable margin.

  • Bigetron by Vitality trails in 2nd with 7–2, showing consistency.

  • Alter Ego (5–4), Dewa United (5–4), EVOS (4–5), RRQ Hoshi (4–4), NAVI (4–5) are battling for mid-tier spots. Geek Fam and Team Liquid ID lag behind.

  • Team Liquid ID has yet to win a match.

What to Watch in the Second Half

  • Can ONIC maintain their streak, or will cracks appear under pressure?

  • Bigetron still look like the strongest contender chasing them.

  • The mid-pack (Alter Ego, Dewa, EVOS, RRQ, NAVI) will be fighting hard for playoff berths—every match matters now.

  • Viewership remains strong, especially in marquee matchups; the ONIC vs EVOS matchup in Week 5 shows fans are tuning in.