Summary:
- Moonton Games has officially announced the return of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) to the Esports World Cup 2026.
- The MLBB Midseason Cup (MSC) was the biggest part of the game and EWC’s viewership success this year, with a record-breaking 3.06M peak viewers.
- Alongside MSC, the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) will also be part of the multi-esports tournament, shining the spotlight on women in the esports scene.
Fans of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports have something big to look forward to next year. Moonton Games, the developer behind Mobile Legends, had just confirmed that the title will once again be part of the Esports World Cup 2026. This means that fans can expect more exciting tournaments, bigger stages, and even higher stakes. Here’s what we know so far.
MLBB’s Massive Success at EWC 2025
This year, Mobile Legends made history at the Esports World Cup 2025 by becoming one of the most-watched titles in the entire event. Reports showed that MLBB made up about 25% of all EWC viewership, reaching more than 50 million hours watched in total.
The MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2025 was the highlight, breaking records with 3.06 million peak viewers. Featuring its biggest lineup yet of 16 teams from across the world, the tournament gave fans some unforgettable moments. The final between Team Liquid PH and SRG.OG ended with Team Liquid’s victory, completing their championship run and making esports history for the MLBB community.
Celebrating Women in Esports
The MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) also stood out at the event, reaching 470,000 peak viewers. Because of this, it’s now one of the most-watched women’s esports competitions ever.
This is a huge step and proof that women’s esports is growing fast, considering the MWI’s first edition in 2022. Since then, it has given female players a bigger stage to showcase their talent. In this year’s tournament, Team Vitality dominated and won every match.
This success also showed that the Mobile Legends Esports World Cup is not just about big prizes and competition — it’s about building a more inclusive and global community.
MLBB’s Impact Beyond Gaming
Mobile Legends has become extremely popular across Southeast Asia (SEA), helping the region’s players and creators shine on the global stage. Its return to the Esports World Cup (EWC) next year means even more chances for players, streamers, and fans to get involved.
But the impact of MLBB goes beyond gaming. At last year’s event, the game was recognized by government officials in Malaysia and the Philippines for its role in creating new opportunities in the digital world.
In Malaysia, youth programs now use MLBB to teach digital skills and teamwork, while in the Philippines, the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) officially recognized MLBB esports as a professional sport.
Looking Ahead: The M7 World Championship
Before the 2026 Esports World Cup begins, fans will get to enjoy another big MLBB event — the M7 World Championship, which will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, in January 2026.
This upcoming championship will feature 22 teams, making it the largest Mobile Legends tournament ever. It’s also a fitting location since Southeast Asia has always been at the heart of the MLBB competitive scene.
Conclusion
Mobile Legends esports has grown a lot over the years. It now draws huge audiences, holds large tournaments, and enjoys strong support from its community. Joining big events like the Esports World Cup (EWC) helped the game gain worldwide popularity. Today, it remains one of the top forces in mobile gaming. The comeback of Mobile Legends at the Esports World Cup 2026 proves that mobile esports can be just as exciting and popular as games on PC and consoles.
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