MPL Malaysia S18 Schedule: Week 5, Playoffs Date & Standings (September 2026)
Published: 2026-09-08
Week 4 of MPL Malaysia Season 18 wrapped last Sunday with Team Vamos jumping into the top two on a 6-1 series record. Kickoff for Week 5 is Thursday, 11 September 2026 at 5:00 PM MYT at the MPL MY Arena inside Quill City Mall Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur. All times below use MYT (GMT+8). Gates open 45 minutes before each broadcast slot, and Malaysian fans watching at home from Shah Alam or Ipoh can catch the same stream on YouTube and the official MPL MY app.
REDX Game tracks every match week so you can time Mobile Legends Diamond top-ups around the grind. This article covers the full remaining schedule, standings before Week 5, and one concrete ringgit-vs-App-Store gap to help you decide the smart reload window.
Pro Analysis: Who Is Actually Ahead Before Week 5?
Team Vamos and Selangor Red Giants sit at the front of the pack. Vamos edged RRQ Tora 2-1 in Week 3, then followed with a 2-0 sweep over AC Esports last Saturday. Meanwhile, SRG dropped only one series so far, both losses coming to Bigetron MY by VIT in a mirror-composition draft. Yamato of TODAK, now analyst-caster for the broadcast, called it "the cleanest Julian dive I have seen this split" in a Week 4 postmatch segment on the official MPL Malaysia YouTube channel.
Meta on Malaysian servers has tilted toward Julian, Chip, and Novaria bans, which explains why coach picks lean into flex jungle heroes. Two teams to watch closely are Team Flash and Invictus Gaming, both 3-3 and one series from top-six safety.
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MPL Malaysia S18 Weekly Schedule (MYT)
The regular season runs 14 August to 18 October 2026 with a scheduled two-week break for the Asian Games from 21 September to 4 October. That break shifts the usual Saturday slate on 10 October to Thursday, 8 October instead.
- Week 5: 11 to 13 September (Thu to Sat)
- Week 6: 18 to 20 September (Thu to Sat)
- Asian Games break: 21 September to 4 October (no matches)
- Week 7: 8 to 11 October (shifted Thursday start)
- Week 8: 16 to 18 October (Fri to Sun)
- Playoffs: after 18 October, running to the Grand Final on 1 November 2026
Broadcast starts at 5:00 PM MYT on Thursdays and Fridays, with a double-header at 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Sundays close with a single 5:00 PM slot.
Team-by-Team Standing After Week 4
These are the eight teams ranked by series wins as of 7 September 2026:
- Selangor Red Giants (SRG): defending champions, hunting a third straight title.
- Team Vamos (VMS): last season's runners-up, back in form again.
- Bigetron MY by VIT (BTRM): the split's biggest riser this year.
- Team Flash (FL): sitting on the top-six bubble at 3-3.
- Invictus Gaming (iG): also on the bubble at 3-3.
- RRQ Tora (RRQ): inconsistent draft phase, but strong mid-game teamfights.
- Team Rey (TR): three straight series losses hurt their seed.
- AC Esports (AC): anchoring the bottom of the table.
Only the top six advance. Seeds one and two skip straight into double-elimination Round 2 of Playoffs. Third to sixth seeds drop into single-elimination Round 1. Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are both best-of-seven.
Cost Math: Reload Windows Around The Schedule
Diamond prices in Malaysia sit lower at REDX Game than through the App Store because REDX prices in ringgit with no Apple currency-conversion markup. A concrete example from the current REDX top-up sheet: 429 Diamonds costs RM 25 on REDX; the closest App Store bundle of 422 Diamonds lands near RM 32.90 after the roughly 25 percent Apple exchange spread. That is a RM 7.90 gap on a single reload, enough for one extra 78-Diamond stack every second buy, which most Malaysian fans redirect into the weekly Starlight instalment during MPL match weeks. Order in an advertised 1-3 minute delivery window from MLBB Diamonds on REDX Game, keep the balance in-account, and time pulls to the day after the Aspirants or Collector banner drops in Week 6.
Fans in KL and Petaling Jaya usually reload right after the Thursday broadcast because that is when Moonton refreshes weekly missions. Boleh tahan the pattern for six weeks and the redirected App Store savings will roughly cover one Starlight plus one Twilight Pass by playoff week.
Local Watch Tips For Malaysian Fans
Public seats at the MPL MY Arena inside Quill City Mall Convention Centre are free until capacity, and gates open 45 minutes before broadcast. Regulars from the Selangor Red Giants supporters group meet at the Level 5 café before Thursday matches, and merch drops happen there first. Fans travelling from Johor Bahru usually catch the 2:30 PM Saturday slot so they can be back on the North-South Expressway before midnight. Senang gila to plan around: single-day passes are not required for the regular season broadcast days.
Risk Warning: Watch For Fake MPL Giveaways
Every MPL broadcast surge triggers a wave of "MPL MY diamond giveaway" scam posts on WhatsApp and TikTok. Legit league giveaways only run through the official MPL Malaysia site and its verified Facebook page. No legitimate giveaway will ever ask for your Moonton account password or a one-time PIN sent to your phone. If a link takes you to a form asking for both, it is a phishing page. Report and delete. Reload only through verified merchants such as REDX Game or in-game directly.
MPL Malaysia S18 FAQ
What time do MPL Malaysia S18 matches start in Malaysia?
Match one starts at 5:00 PM MYT on Thursdays and Fridays. Saturdays run a double-header at 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM MYT. Sunday closes with a single 5:00 PM slot. All times are MYT (GMT+8).
When are the MPL Malaysia S18 Playoffs?
Playoffs begin the week after 18 October 2026 and run through the Grand Final on 1 November 2026 at the MPL MY Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The top six teams from the regular season advance.
Can I still watch MPL Malaysia S18 matches in person?
Public seats at Quill City Mall Convention Centre are free until capacity is reached. There is no ticket-purchase step for regular season broadcast days, though Playoffs seating may be ticketed separately.
Is REDX Game a legit way to top up Mobile Legends Diamonds during MPL season?
Yes. REDX Game processes MLBB top-ups in an advertised 1-3 minute delivery window, prices in ringgit only, and accepts DuitNow, Boost, Touch 'n Go, FPX, and card. Order from the MLBB Diamonds top-up page during any broadcast intermission and the balance is typically credited before the next match starts.
Where can I stream MPL Malaysia S18 for free?
The official MPL Malaysia YouTube channel streams every match live with English and Bahasa Malaysia commentary. A companion MPL MY app mirrors the same stream at lower data usage, which helps fans on 4G in Ipoh or Kuching.
