Market

Indonesia

Indonesia is a national games and esports market with a large reported player base, a recurring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league, and a substantial mobile-first community ecosystem.

Jakarta skyline, representing the capital’s role in Indonesia’s esports market; the image shows one city rather than the full country. · JakartaSkyline.jpg · Georgi Kovachev · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Updated September 17, 2026

Market snapshot

Population

287.2m

2026 official population reference; population series is a statistical estimate and should be read with its reporting period.[](cite:1)[1]

Game users

150m+

Indonesian government statement citing more than 150 million gamers in 2023.[](cite:2)[2]

Games industry

US$1.6bn

Estimated 2023 games industry value cited by Indonesia’s government; this is a reported estimate, not a national-accounts measure.[](cite:2)[2]

Recurring esports property

MPL Indonesia

MOONTON reports that MPL Indonesia seasons each generated more than 100 million watch hours across five consecutive seasons.[](cite:3)[3]

Market access

A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.

TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication

Topic

Game classification

Current position

Regulation No. 2 of 2024 establishes a national classification framework for games.[4]

Commercial implication

Publishers and distributors should assess product classification and age-labeling requirements with local counsel and current regulator guidance; this record is not a legal opinion.

Verified Sep 17, 2026

Market ecosystem

Clubs

Two Indonesian clubs in this profile illustrate different audience and operating models.

ONIC Esports· Esports club RRQ· Esports club

Publisher and operators

Publisher-led competition and club operators shape recurring esports activity.

MOONTON Games· Game developer, publisher, and esports organizer Qeon Interactive· Gaming and esports operator

Games and competitions

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang anchors a visible recurring competition structure.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang· Mobile game ecosystem MPL Indonesia· National professional league MLBB M Series World Championship· International championship MLBB Championship Tour· Global regional circuit

City footprint

Jakarta

Jakarta is Indonesia's capital and a recurring Southeast Asian esports operating market, anchored by the MPL Indonesia league, large urban demand, and venues that can scale from studio play-offs to arena events.

References4

[1]Indonesia population - SDDS — Bank Indonesia / Statistics Indonesia
[2]Optimisme IGDX 2024 jadikan Indonesia pusat industri gim Asia Tenggara — Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia
[3]M7 World Championship official announcement — MOONTON Games
[4]Regulation No. 2 of 2024 on Game Classification — Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs legal database

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