MOONTON Games Expands MLBB Esports, Unveils MSC 2026 with Record $3M Prize Pool and Global Reach

March 3, 2026
MOONTON Games Expands MLBB Esports, Unveils MSC 2026 with Record $3M Prize Pool and Global Reach
  • MOONTON Games unveils a five-region overhaul (SEA, AMER, EECA, EA, EMEA) to broaden access to the world stage and integrate more regions into MLBB's esports ecosystem, with India making its Main Stage debut at MSC 2026.

  • The prize pool for MSC 2026 prioritizes the champion with 1,000,000 USD, the runner-up with 500,000 USD, and progressively smaller pots for lower placements, supporting 26 participating teams.

  • The event features the Mobile Legends Women’s Invitational 2026 Western Europe Qualifier, with 16 teams planned and further details to be announced.

  • MWI 2026 returns bigger, expanding to 16 teams, introducing a Western Europe Qualifier, and running qualifiers across more than 50 regions, with a USD 500,000 prize pool from July 13–17.

  • MSC 2026 seeks to build on MSC 2025’s momentum, with prior editions delivering strong viewership, including tens of millions of hours watched and peak concurrent audiences over three million.

  • MSC 2025 was notably prominent, accounting for a sizable share of viewership across 25 esports disciplines and underscoring MLBB’s global appeal.

  • MSC 2026 will expand to 26 teams in a two-phase format featuring a Main Stage and a Wildcard Stage.

  • MSC 2026 will be hosted at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh for the third straight year, with a combined prize pool of USD 3.5 million and a revamped global structure.

  • The MSC 2026 prize pool stands at USD 3 million, the largest in MLBB history, reinforcing its status as the premier mid-year international showpiece.

  • MSC 2026 will be streamed through MLBB’s official channels, including Facebook and YouTube, alongside traditional esports coverage.

  • The event runs from late July to early August 2026, with expanded participation, more regions, and an extended competitive format.

  • MSC 2026 features 16 top MLBB teams via an expanded international pathway and introduces the largest Wild Card stage to welcome emerging regions, including Western Europe.

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