Visa VMC Fall 2026: Saigon Phantom's Dominance and ANTGAMER's Collapse

On September 27, 2026, the group stage of the national Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league in Vietnam, Visa VMC, concluded. Defending champions Saigon Phantom remained at the top with an undefeated record in all 10 rounds, a rare feat in the game's history. This exceptional performance of the team was not just the result of a roster change, but a deep tactical synchronization. Saigon Phantom managed to keep their core team intact through a targeted reinforcement of just two new players, mid-laner Hehehehehehe and HHN. The most discussed statistic in this group stage is the sudden collapse of ANTGAMER. This team, featuring an all-female roster that finished as runner-up in Spring 2026, went 0-10 in all 10 rounds of Fall 2026. No clear reason for this decline is mentioned in the report, creating a controversy in the Vietnamese esports community. On the other hand, a first-time entrant like Noob Team securing a spot in the playoffs by finishing second is a success for them, although their path up from the open qualifiers remains a mystery to the community. An imbalance is observed in the Most Valuable Player (MVP) category of the group stage. Saigon Phantom's Joww won 4 MVPs and new signing Hehehehehehe won 3, proving the team's strength in two parallel lanes. Conversely, Tranquillizer team's Lao player VisethNB and Benny both won 4 MVPs each. This performance by VisethNB is a significant indicator of talent mobility from Laos to the Vietnamese league, though the rules regarding his eligibility and registration are not clearly stated in this report. The economic structure of the tournament is in a visibly healthy state. Visa's mid-title sponsorship and the confirmation of an offline grand final at a mall venue (AEON Mall Tan Phu Celadon) on October 17, 2026, have solidified its position. The 250 million VND prize and the opportunity for Vietnam to enter the M8 World Championship via the Southeast Asia (SEA) tour define the tournament's true value. The single-elimination Best-of-5 format will favor Saigon Phantom, as their experience and roster depth will be able to recover from any past slumps. A two-week break before the start of the playoffs on October 10-11, 2026, has been created to give the teams preparation time. At this stage, Saigon Phantom's victory is seen as expected, but the performance of Noob Team and the information regarding VisethNB are relevant for future predictions. The future of Vietnamese esports depends on the results of this group stage, especially regarding Vietnam's value in the SEA and Worlds pathway.