Summary
- Alter Ego and Selangor Red Giants (SRG) were the first two teams to advance to the M7 Knockout Stage.
- Boostgate Esports and DianFengYaoGuai bid farewell from the tournament following losing all the matches in rounds 1-3.
- Swiss Stage continues with 12 teams battling for the remaining six Knockout Stage spots from January 15 to January 17, 2026.
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship continues to deliver intense competition with 16 competitive teams. The M7 MLBB Swiss Stage runs from January 10 to January 17, 2026, featuring regional champions and Wildcard qualifiers. While the competition continues, two teams have already secured positions in the Knockout Stage. Here’s all the updates in the M7 MLBB Swiss Stage!
Alter Ego and Selangor Red Giants Secure Knockout Stage Berths
Indonesia’s Alter Ego creates history as they become the first team to qualify for the M7 Knockout Stage. This Indonesian squad managed to deliver a flawless performance with three consecutive victories in the Swiss Stage. What sealed their spot in the Knockout Stage was their 2-0 victory against Yangon Galacticos in Round 3.
Nino particularly stood out with his exceptional individual performances throughout the matches. He significantly helped Alter Ego to dominate the games against Black Sentence Esports and Yangon Galacticos. With that, they are off to chase Indonesia’s first M World Championship crown since M1.
On the other hand, Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants (SRG) confirmed to join Alter Ego in the Knockout Stage. They successfully won in a comeback against the crowd favorite, Team Liquid PH. The Mid Season Cup 2026 pulled a reverse sweep against TLPH to finally end their 10-match winning streak.
Moreover, John “Innocent” Banal adds a record to the M World Championship history after securing a Savage during the first game. Despite the impressive performance with Sora, they ultimately lost the teamfight. Still, SRG rallied in games 2 and 3 to finally secure their spots in the Knockout Stage.
Tournament Eliminations and Upsets
While other teams celebrate their victories, teams such as China’s DianFengYaoGuai and Turkey’s Boostgate Esports exited the tournament. They failed to secure a single win in their respective pools that led to the early eliminations. The Chinese squad struggled to compete against more established regions in the World Championship.
Meanwhile, Boostgate Esports who secured their M7 Spot through Wildcard Stage ended their campaign in a match against CFU Gaming. Their failure to adapt to the higher level of competition in the Swiss Stage brought the consecutive loss against tougher teams.
Also, one of the tournament’s biggest upsets occurred upon Myanmar’s ‘Yangon Galacticos win against ONIC Indonesia in Round 2. Their star player, Ying, helped deliver exceptional performances and outplayed the Indonesian favorites. Despite the initial success, they ultimately lose against Alter Ego in the following round.
Swiss Stage Format and Standings
The M7 MLBB Swiss Stage uses a systematic bracket system, matching teams based on their current records. Those with three wins get to advance to the Knockout Stage while teams with three losses are automatically eliminated. In the current standings, Alter Ego and SRG both are already at 3-0.
Meanwhile, the 12 remaining teams are placed with 2-1 to 1-2 records and continue to fight for the six remaining spots. The upcoming Round 4 will have two brackets such as:
| Round | Schedule |
| Round 4 High (2-1 Teams) | January 15, 2026 |
| Round 4 Low ( 1-2 Teams) | January 16, 2026 |
Teams that are competing in the High include Aurora Philippines, Aurora Gaming, Team Falcon, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, and Yangon Galacticos. Meanwhile, the losing team will get to compete in the Round 5. Alongside them are ONIC, CFU Gaming, Team Zone, Evil, Black Sentence Esports, and CG Esports.
Schedule and Viewing Information
The remaining Swiss Stage matches will determine whether the team you’re supporting stays in the competition. All of the remaining matches are broadcast live on the MLBB esports YouTube Channel. With this, all fans across the world can catch the action between the squads.
Only six positions remain in the Knockout Stage for the 12 competing teams. Expect to witness more intense battles and potential upsets as the tournament continues.
Conclusion
Now, which among the participating teams do you want to see in the Knockout Stage? The M7 MLBB Swiss Stage continues until January 17, 2026, hosting some of the nerve wrecking matches. Make sure to not miss out all the actions through their official MLBB Esports YouTube channel!
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