2025 Esports World Cup Mobile Legends Bang Bang MSC schedule, tournament format, how to watch, and prize pool
Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB)
continues to dominate mobile esports, and its Mid-Season Cup (MSC) is set to be a highlight of the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). With a massive prize pool, intense competition, and global viewership, here's everything you need to know about the tournament.
Mobile Legends Bang Bang MSC
at the 2025 Esports World Cup everything you need to know
Mobile Legends Bang Bang returns to EWC after a successful 2024 debut, where Malaysia's Selangor Red Giants claimed victory. The 2025 MSC will showcase top-tier talent, with teams battling through qualifiers and a high-stakes finals bracket.
MLBB Tournament format
for 2025 Esports World Cup
Tournament Qualifiers
Teams must secure spots through regional leagues and wildcard events. Here's the breakdown:
2025 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports Roadmap
Qualifier Event
Slots Awarded
MPL Indonesia S15
2
MPL Philippines S15
2
MPL Malaysia S15
2
MPL MENA S7
1
MSC x EWC 2025 China Qualifier
1
MLBB Continental Championships S4
1
MLBB Türkiye Championship S5
1
MPL LATAM S3
1
MPL Cambodia S8
1
MLBB Super League Myanmar S1
1
MPL Singapore S9
1
MSC Wildcard
1
Group stages for
MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup
- Teams: 16 (split into 2 groups of 8)
- Format: Double-elimination bracket
- Advancement: Top 8 teams move to finals
MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup Finals
- Stages: Quarterfinals, semifinals, Grand Finals
- Format: Single-elimination
- Winner: Crowned MSC champion
MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup Schedule
The EWC runs from July 8 to August 24, 2025, with MLBB MSC taking place from July 23 to August 2. Key dates:
Qualifiers:
- May 24: MLBB Türkiye Championship S5 ends
- May 31: MPL MENA S7 ends
- June 1: MPL Philippines S15 and MLBB Continental Championships S4 end
- June 7: MPL LATAM S3 ends
- June 8: MLBB Super League Myanmar S1 and MPL Singapore S9 end
- June 15: MPL Indonesia S15, MPL Malaysia S15, and MSC x EWC China Qualifier end
- July 10–13: MSC Wildcard Qualifier
Main event:
- July 23: Group stage begins
- August 2: Grand Finals
How to watch MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup
Fans can catch all the action live on:
- Twitch: [twitch.tv/ewc](https://www.twitch.tv/ewc) (live chat available)
- YouTube: [@ewc](https://www.youtube.com/@ewc) (streams, VODs, and updates)
Also read:
Esports World Cup 2025: All confirmed games, schedule, prize pool, and more
The MLBB MSC promises high-energy matches, strategic gameplay, and a shot at esports glory. With regional rivalries and a global stage, this tournament is a must-watch for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
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