đ Queens of MLBB: How Team Vitality conquered Paris and secured back-to-back MWI Glory
From an emotional revenge match to back-to-back championships, here's how Team Vitality cemented its legacy as one of the greatest teams in women's esports
đ The Main Takeaway
On July 18, 2026, Team Vitality once again proved why it remains the benchmark of womenâs Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, defeating Natus Vincere PH 4â2 in the Grand Final of the MLBB Womenâs Invitational (MWI) at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
Womenâs esports continues to grow on the global stage, and few teams have embodied that rise better than Team Vitality. In front of a passionate home crowd in Paris, the French organisation once again proved why it remains the benchmark of womenâs Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
After a dominant tournament run, Team Vitality defeated Natus Vincere PH 4â2 in the Grand Final of the MLBB Womenâs Invitational (MWI), successfully defending its title and becoming back-to-back champions for the second time in the tournamentâs history.
Team Vitality has officially cemented its place among the legends of womenâs esports.
By defeating Natus Vincere PH in the Grand Final of the MLBB Womenâs Invitational at the Esports World Cup, the team secured its fourth MWI title and successfully defended the championship it won in 2025.
The victory carried extra significance. NaVi PH had eliminated Team Vitality from the competition in 2024, making this yearâs triumph not only a title defence but also a long-awaited moment of redemption.
The championship also earned Team Vitality an additional 1,000 Club Championship points, strengthening the organisationâs position in the Esports World Cup Club Championship standings.
đ Why Itâs on Our Radar
Sixteen of the worldâs best womenâs Mobile Legends teams gathered in Paris with one goal: international glory.
Team Vitality began its campaign dominantly, sweeping both MIBR.LOS and Gen.G Esports 2â0 in the group stage to secure a place in the playoffs.
The momentum continued in the knockout rounds:
đ Quarterfinals: Team Vitality defeated Team Falcons ID 2â1.
đ„ Semifinals: The Bees overcame Geltek Cyber Team 3â1.
đ Grand Final: Team Vitality defeated Natus Vincere PH 4â2.
Despite facing strong opposition throughout the tournament, Team Vitality displayed exceptional teamwork, composure, and resilience, eventually lifting the trophy in front of its home fans in Paris.
đ Meet Team Vitality
Founded in 2013 by Fabien âNeoâ Devide (CEO) and Nicolas Maurer (CSO), Team Vitality is a French esports organisation that has grown into one of the most recognisable names in competitive gaming. Over the years, the club has established itself as a benchmark of excellence, fielding top-tier teams across some of the worldâs most prestigious esports titles.
Driven by elite international talent, Team Vitality remains focused on competitive success, expanding its global fanbase, and building a sustainable future for esports while nurturing the next generation of professional players.
Today, the organisation is supported by a diverse portfolio of partners, including E.Leclerc, EVNIA (Philips), Nescafé, Unilever, Fulllife, Stake, and Crédit Agricole, and has amassed a global community of more than 10 million fans across social media platforms.
With offices and training facilities spread across multiple regions, Team Vitality is united by one ambition: to become the best esports club in the world.
đ Team Vitality Around the World
đ«đ· Paris, France â The clubâs historic headquarters and central hub, featuring an official store, a cybercafĂ©, and a high-performance training centre located inside the Stade de France.
đ©đȘ Berlin, Germany â Team Vitalityâs European base, strategically positioned close to some of the continentâs biggest esports competitions.
đźđ© Jakarta, Indonesia â Located at the heart of Southeast Asiaâs rapidly growing mobile esports ecosystem through its partnership with Indonesian esports organisation Bigetron.
đ More Than Just Another Trophy
With four MLBB Womenâs Invitational titles, Team Vitality has become one of the most successful organisations in womenâs esports.
Earlier this year, the roster signed a historic contract extension that will keep the team together under the Team Vitality banner until 2030, ensuring that one of the gameâs most dominant lineups remains intact for years to come.
Since entering the womenâs MLBB scene in 2024, Team Vitality has not only collected trophies but also helped elevate womenâs esports to new heights, representing Southeast Asian talent on one of gamingâs biggest stages.
The 2026 championship is another milestone in a legacy that continues to grow.
âThis back-to-back victory for our MLBB players is the culmination of a true success story at the Esports World Cup,â said Danny Engels, Chief International Officer of Team Vitality.
Meanwhile, Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystems at MOONTON Games, emphasised the tournamentâs growing international impact: âOur queens have retained their crown, and they have proved, yet again, that they are the worldâs leading team.â
âThis yearâs tournament featured the strongest and most globally diverse field in MWI history, reflecting the remarkable progress of womenâs MLBB esports.â
â€ïž Beyond the Headlines
Team Vitalityâs victory is about more than medals and trophiesâitâs a symbol of how far womenâs esports has come.
What began as a niche competition has evolved into a truly global championship, creating new opportunities for female players and inspiring the next generation of gamers worldwide.
As womenâs Mobile Legends continues to expand internationally, Team Vitality has established itself as the standard that every team hopes to reach.
For now, the queens remain on the throne. đđ