MPL: Aurora Gaming, Team Falcons near grand finals after separate upper bracket semis wins

GMA Network - Oct 22, 2026

Aurora Gaming and Team Falcons are on the brink of a grand finals appearance and an M8 World Championship ticket after separate victories in the upper bracket semifinals on Thursday at the PhilSports Arena.

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