Aug 21, 2026
MPL Philippines Season 18 began on August 21, 2026, with eight clubs competing in the national MLBB league and Visa listed among its official sponsors.
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Moonton's mobile MOBA has become a dominant force in Southeast Asian esports with its M-Series World Championships drawing millions of viewers.
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NewsSep 23, 2026
Visa and MOONTON agree three-edition M Series payment partnership through 2029
Visa and MOONTON Games have extended their MLBB esports relationship into a three-year global payment partnership covering the M8 to M10 World Championships.
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Tournaments
2026
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May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026
2026 MCT East Asia ShanghaiCOMPLETED
The 2026 MCT East Asia Shanghai event concluded in Shanghai on May 24.
Jan 3, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
M7 World ChampionshipCOMPLETED
The M7 World Championship ran in Jakarta from January 3 to 25, 2026, with 22 teams competing for a US$1 million prize pool.
2025
Jul 7, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
2025 Esports World CupCOMPLETED
The second Esports World Cup ran in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025, with 2,000 players and 200 clubs competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games. Team Falcons retained the Club Championship.
2024
Jul 3, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024
2024 Esports World CupCOMPLETED
The inaugural Esports World Cup ran in Riyadh from July 3 to August 25, 2024. Its final program comprised 23 events across 22 esports, with a $62.5 million combined prize pool and Team Falcons winning the Club Championship.
2023
May 6, 2023 - May 16, 2023
2023 SEA Games — EsportsCOMPLETED
The 32nd SEA Games esports programme took place in Cambodia from May 6 to 16, 2023, with nine medal events across six games.
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Date to be confirmed
M10 World ChampionshipUPCOMING
MOONTON has identified M10 in 2029 as the final edition in Visa's three-year M Series payment partnership; event details remain unannounced.
Date to be confirmed
M8 World ChampionshipUPCOMING
The upcoming M8 World Championship will bring the MLBB M Series to Europe in January 2027, with finals in Istanbul and a 10-team Wild Card in Bangkok.
Date to be confirmed
M9 World ChampionshipUPCOMING
The planned ninth Mobile Legends: Bang Bang world championship is included in Visa and MOONTON's three-edition payment partnership; its host and format remain unannounced.
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