Infinix Champions Campus Esports at XCC 2025 Grand Finals, NU Bulldogs Bag Inaugural Title

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 July, 2025 — The Infinix Campus Cup (XCC) 2025 Regional Grand Finals celebrated esports excellence at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, where the National University (NU) Bulldogs from the Philippines secured a commanding 3-0 sweep against Cambodia’s Team TDN in a thrilling best-of-5 (bo5) Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) showdown. 

With over 1,000 teams from more than 400 schools across five Southeast Asia countries, the MLBB tournament brought together the region’s most elite campus esports squads. Rising above fierce competition, including Malaysia’s USM Vendetta, Indonesia’s Little Pikaa, and Myanmar’s KMD, the NU Bulldogs proved their supremacy and claimed the regional crown in front of an electrified home crowd. 

Infinix Campus Cup (XCC) 2025: A Festival of Talent and Technology 

More than just a tournament, the XCC 2025 Grand Finals was a full-blown celebration of esports, pop culture, and cutting-edge tech—all under one roof. Hosted by MPL talents Hans Galeria and Bridgitte “Brigida” Ramos, the event transformed the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall into a vibrant playground for fans, creators, and student gamers alike. 

Fans showed up in force to meet their favorite campus creators live, including Fuego Gaming, Jayat Gaming, Chacha Pega, and Kristine Santamena, known for their witty, game-inspired content. These personalities didn’t just make appearances; they played, connected, and celebrated alongside the community in immersive on-ground experiences. 

Esports energy hit new heights with GT 30 Pro ambassador Renejay and members of Aurora Gaming—including Edward, Domengkite, Demonkite, Yue, and Calad—who brought championship-level intensity and inspired the next wave of student challengers. 

Adding even more firepower was a show-stopping performance from P-Pop powerhouse G22—Jaz, AJ, and Alfea, who lit up the stage with high-energy hits, giving the crowd a concert-worthy experience. 

Lucky fans also had the opportunity to get hands-on with the Infinix GT 30 Pro, engineered for high-performance student gamers with elite specs and a striking design. Raffle prizes like the GT 30 Pro and a TTRacing gaming chair added to the day’s electrifying atmosphere. 

Home Turf, Historic Win 

The NU Bulldogs’ dominant sweep wasn’t just a win—it was a defining moment. Representing the Philippines on home soil, they carried both national pride and tournament pressure with poise, securing the lion’s share of the $30,000 prize pool, the championship trophy, and a historic place as the inaugural XCC Regional Champions.  

The team was awarded by Lee Viloria (PH Esports Business Development and Partnerships Head at MOONTON Games), Jab Escutin (General Manager, SIBOL Philippine National Esports Team), and Levana Yan (Head of Global Community, Infinix)—a moment of triumph for NU and a proud milestone for the nation. 

"NU’s victory is a testament to the rising talent in Southeast Asia’s campus esports scene," said Jab Escutin, General Manager of the SIBOL Philippine National Esports Team. "With Infinix leading the charge in campus tournaments like XCC, more student-athletes across the region are getting the platform they deserve. It was an honor to host the Regional Finals and witness such passion and skill from all competing nations." 

Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games, said, “We congratulate our partner, Infinix, for the successful hosting of the Campus Cup that gathered students from Southeast Asia campuses to compete in a regional MLBB tournament. This meaningful collaboration reinforces our commitment to discover students and provide aspiring athletes with opportunities to showcase their talent.” 

From Campus Gaming to Global Opportunities 

As part of its mission to empower the next generation of esports stars, Infinix continues to expand its gaming ecosystem beyond competition, bridging the gap between campus-level and professional play. A standout initiative was the XCC Bootcamp Visit & Training Program, a high-level experience for national champions ahead of the finals.  

Before hitting the main stage, champion teams participated in intensive workshops, scrims, and mentorships hosted by top-tier MLBB squads, including HomeBois (Malaysia), Aurora Gaming (Philippines), ONIC Esports (Indonesia), Duck Rice Esports (Cambodia), and Mythic Seal (Myanmar). These bootcamps provided student-athletes with first-hand experience in MPL-level esports discipline, teamwork, and preparation. 

In addition, Infinix is enhancing its development pipeline through a Team Tryout Program, where national champions gain early access and priority entry into pro team tryouts—paving a direct path into the professional scene. 

Looking forward, Infinix is also developing exclusive international esports immersion programs, offering student-athletes and creators global exposure and opportunities to engage with wider communities on the world stage. 

Infinix Powers the Future of Campus Esports 

With its successful regional expansion, the Infinix Campus Cup (XCC) is scaling new heights, creating more opportunities for student-athletes, creators, and campus gaming ecosystems. What began as a local initiative is now a pan-Asian celebration of talent, technology, and youth culture. 

"The success of the Infinix Campus Cup across Southeast Asia reflects our deep commitment to nurturing grassroots talent. We’re proud to be building meaningful pathways that empower student players to grow into global esports contenders," said Tony Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of Infinix. 

The XCC 2025 Grand Finals were powered by the Infinix GT 30 Pro, the official tournament phone for top-tier Mobile Legends: Bang Bang professional leagues. Equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Premium Gaming chipset, an All-Day 120 FPS System, and Responsive GT Trigger, the GT 30 Pro delivers ultra-smooth gameplay and console-level control engineered for elite competition. 

XCC 2025 is an Infinix-led initiative officially recognized under MOONTON’s MLBB E-Project—a program that authorizes select partners to host tournaments using official Mobile Legends: Bang Bang IPs. This endorsement reinforces the credibility of the Infinix Campus Cup as a rising force in the grassroots esports scene. The event is also brought to life by TTRacing Philippines, the Official Gaming Chair Partner of the Infinix Campus Cup. 

To stay connected with Infinix on social media for the latest updates on the future qualifiers, campus collabs, and exclusive brand partnerships, check out Infinix Malaysia’s website, Facebook, Instagram and  TikTok.