Team Vitality celebrates after defeating Natus Vincere PH in the Grand Final of the MLBB Women’s Invitational at the Esports World Cup in Paris (Photo: Team Vitality)

🚀 The Main Takeaway

On July 18, 2026, Team Vitality once again proved why it remains the benchmark of women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, defeating Natus Vincere PH 4–2 in the Grand Final of the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) at the Esports World Cup in Paris.

Women’s 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 women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

After a dominant tournament run, Team Vitality defeated Natus Vincere PH 4–2 in the Grand Final of the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI), successfully defending its title and becoming back-to-back champions for the second time in the tournament’s history.

Team Vitality has officially cemented its place among the legends of women’s esports.

By defeating Natus Vincere PH in the Grand Final of the MLBB Women’s 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 year’s 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 organisation’s position in the Esports World Cup Club Championship standings.

👀 Why It’s on Our Radar

Sixteen of the world’s best women’s 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 2–0 in the group stage to secure a place in the playoffs.

The momentum continued in the knockout rounds:

🐝 Quarterfinals: Team Vitality defeated Team Falcons ID 2–1.
🔥 Semifinals: The Bees overcame Geltek Cyber Team 3–1.
🏆 Grand Final: Team Vitality defeated Natus Vincere PH 4–2.

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.

🌐 Meet Team Vitality

Meet the women behind Team Vitality's esports dynasty. From Paris to the world stage, the roster has become one of the most successful teams in Mobile Legends history. (Photo: Team Vitality)

Founded in 2013 by Fabien “Neo” 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 world’s 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.

📍 Team Vitality Around the World

🇫🇷 Paris, France — The club’s historic headquarters and central hub, featuring an official store, a cybercafé, and a high-performance training centre located inside the Stade de France.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany — Team Vitality’s European base, strategically positioned close to some of the continent’s biggest esports competitions.
🇮🇩 Jakarta, Indonesia — Located at the heart of Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing mobile esports ecosystem through its partnership with Indonesian esports organisation Bigetron.

🌍 More Than Just Another Trophy

With four MLBB Women’s Invitational titles, Team Vitality has become one of the most successful organisations in women’s 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 game’s most dominant lineups remains intact for years to come.

Since entering the women’s MLBB scene in 2024, Team Vitality has not only collected trophies but also helped elevate women’s esports to new heights, representing Southeast Asian talent on one of gaming’s biggest stages.

The 2026 championship is another milestone in a legacy that continues to grow.

“This back-to-back victory for our MLBB players is the culmination of a true success story at the Esports World Cup,” said Danny Engels, Chief International Officer of Team Vitality.

Meanwhile, Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystems at MOONTON Games, emphasised the tournament’s growing international impact: “Our queens have retained their crown, and they have proved, yet again, that they are the world’s leading team.”

“This year’s tournament featured the strongest and most globally diverse field in MWI history, reflecting the remarkable progress of women’s MLBB esports.”

❤️ Beyond the Headlines

Team Vitality’s victory is about more than medals and trophies—it’s a symbol of how far women’s 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 women’s 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. 🐝👑

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