MLBB Unveils Draws For 2025 EWC Major Tournaments
MLBB Unveils Draws For 2025 EWC Major Tournaments
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports kicked off its road to the 2025 Esports World Cup with two major draws: the Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI). Combined, these tournaments will feature 39 of the world’s best teams battling for global supremacy. Formats have been revamped. Regional representation has been expanded. And a record USD 3.5 million prize pool underscores MLBB’s “One Game, Two Champions” ethos.
MSC Wild Card: A Fresh Competitive Edge
The journey to MSC at EWC 25 fires up with the Wild Card stage, running July 10–13. Eight squads will fight for the final berth in the Main Stage. With 16 participating regions—the highest yet—this edition cranks up the pressure. Japan and Vietnam earn dedicated Wild Card slots for the first time. That means new contenders. Unpredictable matchups. And the promise that only the strongest will advance.
MSC Wild Card Draw Breakdown
Group A and Group B have been set, pitting seasoned powerhouses against hungry underdogs. Fans are already circling the Group B clash featuring Zeta Division (Japan)—Japan’s return to MLBB’s global stage since M2. No matter the group, each team must navigate a double-elimination bracket to reach the Main Stage. The revamped MSC format ensures that #EncounterTheUnknown becomes a test of adaptability and resilience.
Ramp Up: Main Stage Glory Awaits
Once the dust settles in Wild Card, the Main Stage begins with a fresh bracket filled by the eight auto-qualified teams and the Wild Card victor. From group play to single-elimination playoffs, every match demands top-tier coordination, precise drafting, and mechanical mastery. The MSC champion walks away with USD 3 million in prize money—matching MLBB’s record high and setting a new benchmark for mobile esports.
Quest for the MLBB Queens
Right after MSC, the focus shifts to the MLBB Women’s Invitational—July 15–19. This year, 16 women’s teams from around the globe will vie for the crown, marking the largest MWI yet. Four new squads join the mix, elevating competition and showcasing the #Limitless potential of female gamers on MLBB’s biggest stage.
MWI Group Stage Draw Revealed
The Group Stage draw places giants of women’s esports under the spotlight. Team Vitality (Indonesia) anchors Group A, while defending MWI 2024 champions Natus Vincere PH (Philippines) loom large in Group C. Groups B and D feature heavy-hitting squads from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, promising cross-regional clashes. Each group uses a Best-of-Three, double-elimination format, setting up a true test of skill and endurance before the single-elim finals.
MWI’s Record-Setting Prize Pool
With USD 500,000 on the line, MWI at EWC 25 offers one of the largest women’s esports prize pools in history. The champions will take home USD 150,000, with the rest distributed amongst top finishers. Beyond money, the tournament provides a global platform for female athletes to claim their place in a rapidly professionalizing scene.
Historic EWC Viewership and Momentum
The 2024 EWC set the stage. MSC 2024 commanded 2.38 million peak concurrent viewers and 29 million hours watched—the highest among multi-title events. MWI 2024 made history as the only women’s tournament at EWC, drawing 2.5 million hours watched. These numbers reflect MLBB’s massive reach and the community’s hunger for high-stakes mobile esports.
Statements from the Top
Tiger Xu, Global Head of Esports at MOONTON Games, emphasized the partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation:
“This collaboration elevates MLBB Esports on the world stage. Our new formats and expanded regions showcase the depth and skill of our athletes. We aim to set the benchmark for global competitive integrity.”
Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, added:
“Mobile titles like MLBB power inclusive, immersive competition. We’re proud to offer a global stage for talent at every level through MSC and MWI at EWC 25.”
Debut of Time Rewind: Ensuring Fair Play
EWC 25 will also see the first international use of Time Rewind, a new back-end tool that reverts games to an earlier point in case of disruptions. Unlike traditional pauses or rematches, Time Rewind works behind the scenes—restoring the match state precisely. It’s designed to preserve the integrity and flow of competition. MOONTON Games will monitor its performance closely, refining the feature for future events.
One Game, Two Champions in Riyadh
This summer, MLBB Esports brings One Game, Two Champions to Riyadh. With MSC and MWI running back-to-back, 39 teams, and USD 3.5 million on the line, the road to EWC 25 promises to be the most unforgettable chapter yet. The revamped formats, expanded participation, and record prize pools reaffirm MLBB’s commitment to professionalizing mobile esports and delivering unforgettable spectacles for fans worldwide.
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MOONTON Games has launched dedicated social media channels (Instagram, TikTok) for the MLBB women’s ecosystem as part of its broader strategy to uplift women in gaming. The channels aim to spotlight female esports talent, build community, and create more visibility for women across the competitive scene.
