Onic Esports is set to compete today in the knockout stage of the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2026 as part of the Esports World Cup (EWC). The match against Turkey's Aurora Gaming is scheduled for 19:30 WIB.
Onic Esports' Quest for Semifinals
The team, affectionately known as the "Yellow Porcupines," aims to secure a place in the semifinals. A victory in this crucial quarterfinal match would see them face the winner of the match between Team Vamos and Team Spirit.
Previous Matches and Performance
Onic is the only remaining representative from Indonesia in the MSC 2026 after Team Vitality's journey ended in the quarterfinals. They lost to Team Falcons PH with a score of 1-3 in a match held on July 29, 2026.
Onic's upcoming match against Aurora Gaming is expected to be intensely contested. Aurora has shown impressive form recently, even defeating the top MPL team from the Philippines in the group stage. Notably, Onic previously faced Aurora and suffered a loss, placing them in the lower bracket.
Strategic Preparation
This upcoming match compels Onic to devise a new strategy to counter Aurora, the reigning champions from Turkey. The stakes are high, as a win not only keeps their championship hopes alive but also allows them to continue representing Indonesia in this prestigious tournament.
Match Format and Viewing Options
The MSC 2026 knockout stage follows a single elimination format. All matches are played in a best-of-five (BO5) format, while the Grand Final will be a best-of-seven (BO7). Fans can catch the action on the official Esports World Cup YouTube channel.
In addition to the Onic vs. Aurora game, another quarterfinal match between Team Vamos and Team Spirit will also be held today. The winners of both matches will meet in the semifinals scheduled for July 31, 2026.
Source: https://tekno.kompas.com/read/2026/07/30/12010047/jadwal-msc-di-ewc-2026-hari-ini-onic-esports-vs-aurora-gaming-di-perempat-final
