Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), one of the world's most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games, is teaming up with global leading smartphone brand, OPPO, to host the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals! Taking place from 27 to 29 March, the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals will materialize as an electrifying esports battleground in Gandaria City Mall, Jakarta.
Fans can look forward to legendary and champion grassroots teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand as they compete for glory and a combined USD 76,500 prize pool! All tournament matches will be played on the OPPO Reno13 5G, designed even for the most competitive gamers. Delivering unparalleled smoothness, high-performance and lag-free gameplay, players can compete at their best, worry-free!
Witness the legends rise again
The Legendary Team APAC Grand Finals will bring together former MLBB professional players who will compete for a USD 52,500 prize pool. Each of the six nations will be represented by Legendary teams, compriseed by high-profile ex-professionals. Excitingly, old school MLBB esports fans will be able to witness the reunion of Thailand's IDONOTSLEEP, the inaugural champions of the Mobile Legends: Southeast Asia Cup (since rebranded to the MLBB Mid Season Cup).
Thailand: Framezy (Team Leader), May, Ampzy, Izy, and Azy
Malaysia: Ombong (Team Leader), 2ez4Jepv, Obot, Saiful, and Rush
Singapore: OhDeerBambi (Team Leader), Aeon, Pokemon, Potato, and Remaniscent
Philippines (1): Rafflesia (Team Leader), Jeffqt4ever, Dysania, Killuash, and kambs
Philippines (2): Benthings (Team Leader), Yakou, Scyte, Fuzaken, and Eyon
Indonesia (1): Luminaire (Team Leader), Wann, Caramel, Pica, and Rexxy
Indonesia (2): Clayyy (Team Leader), Tuturu, Liam, AyamJAGO, and Banana
Cambodia: CatGod (Team Leader), LEEXIN, ATM, ATEV, and HENGLOL
Grassroots teams rise up
Spanning six nations, the Grassroots Team APAC Grand Finals marks MLBB’s largest-ever grassroots tournament. The local qualifiers saw close to 300 grassroots teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand compete at OPPO retail stores for a chance to emerge as local champions to represent their nations. Showcasing the prowess of grassroots gaming talent, these champion grassroots teams will battle for the title and the lion’s share of the USD 24,000 prize pool. Separate awards will be presented for both Legendary and Grassroots teams, celebrating excellence at every level!
Eric Wu, Senior Partnerships Manager, Esports Ecosystem, at MOONTON Games, said: “The MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Grand Finals is a celebration of emerging and veteran esports talent across Southeast Asia. This largest-ever grassroots event highlights the importance of fostering grassroots teams and ecosystems. By supporting these rising stars and bringing back legendary ex-professional players, MOONTON Games not only celebrates the rich history of MLBB esports, we also pave the way for the next generation of talent to thrive and make their mark on the global stage.”
Watch the Grand Finals to win gifts and 5,000 MLBB Diamonds!
Spectators attending the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Grand Finals at Gandaria City Mall can also look forward to fun, interactive activities and exclusive giveaways, with chances to win 5,000 MLBB Diamonds and take home the exclusive OPPO x MLBB Limited-edition Gift Boxes. Inside each gift box contains an OPPO x MLBB Co-Branded Mystic Sea Ollie, a MLBB New Skin Redemption Card with a chance to get MLBB’s Special or Zenith hero skin, and a MLBB Official Phone Stand. In addition, spectators can get their hands on MLBB skins and tournament chests (worth up to 1089 Diamonds), and more, which will also be given away every day at the match battleground! OPPO and MLBB welcomes everyone interested in esports to watch the game live! Can't attend in person? Fans can stay tuned for the match livestreams via Youtube and Facebook. The matches will be streamed in Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, English, and Filipino. Watching the livestreams also gives fans a chance to win MLBB in-game resources (tournament chest)!
