IDONOTSLEEP (Thailand) and Maru Gamerpact Esports (Philippines) claimed victory at the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals! IDONOTSLEEP were crowned the Legendary Team Champions, marking their triumphant return to the MLBB podium. The team previously made history as the inaugural champions of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Southeast Asian Cup (since rebranded to the MLBB Mid Season Cup). Representing the Philippines, Maru Gamerpact Esports were named the Grassroots Team Champions after defeating five other national champion teams from Southeast Asia.

Six nations clash for glory

The MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup is a cross-regional MLBB third-party featuring top teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, who competed to claim the title for their nations. Over three action-packed days, the Grand Finals was a display of MLBB esports passion with teams demonstrating strategic gameplay that thrilled the audience!

The Legendary Team APAC Grand Finals reunited former MLBB professionals from six regions. These ex-professionals came together to reassert their place in the competitive MLBB scene and compete for the USD 52,500 prize pool. IDONOTSLEEP, the Legendary Team Champions, featured a mixed gender roster and entered as tournament favourites backed by their legacy as the first MSC champions.

Maru Gamerpact Esports claimed victory in the Grassroots Team APAC Grand Finals, making the Philippines proud with their triumph over 882 registered teams. As MLBB’s largest cross-regional grassroots tournament, the event provided a vital platform for empowering emerging talent to pursue their esports aspirations.

All tournament matches were played on the OPPO Reno13 5G, designed even for the most competitive gamers. Delivering unparalleled smoothness, high-performance and lag-free gameplay, players were able to compete at their best, worry-free!

Celebrating the event and partnership

At the Grand Finals award ceremony, Andy Shi, APAC President of OPPO and Eric Wu, Senior Partnerships Manager, Esports Ecosystem, at MOONTON Games, recognized the players’ dedication and tournament’s success.

Andy said: "At OPPO, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming by providing cutting-edge technology that enhances the mobile esports experience. The OPPO Reno13 5G has proven to be the ultimate device for competitive gaming, ensuring seamless and responsive gameplay. We are thrilled to see such an incredible display of skill and sportsmanship at the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals."'

Eric said: "The MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals has been a celebration of veteran and grassroots esports talent. This event is more than just competition – it highlights our commitment to nurturing emerging talent and honoring the contributions of veterans who have shaped our MLBB community. We look forward to more collaborations with OPPO, given our shared vision of growing the mobile esports ecosystem and providing fans with the best gaming experiences."

Championing esports excellence 

With the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals setting a new benchmark for mobile esports as the MLBB’s largest cross-regional grassroots tournament, OPPO remains committed to supporting the gaming community with state-of-the-art technology and immersive innovation.