The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Türkiye Championship (MTC) Season 7 marked a milestone moment for the nation's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports ecosystem! The tournament delivered its most-watched season to date and saw Aurora Gaming crowned the league's first-ever three-peat champions.
MTC Season 7 recorded 34,134 Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV), with the event receiving official endorsement from the Turkish Esports Federation (TESFED). Alper Afşin Özdemir, President of TESFED, delivered a speech at the Grand Finals, highlighting MLBB Esports as a pillar of Türkiye's esports ecosystem and a platform that elevates the nation's presence on the global stage.
A milestone season
According to Esports Charts, MTC Season 7 recorded over 34,134 PCV, making it the league's most-watched edition to date. This marks 22% growth over the previous season and reflects the rising popularity of MLBB Esports in Türkiye. The season arrives at a defining moment for the local ecosystem as Istanbul prepares to host the M8 World Championship (M8) in 2027. The previous edition of MLBB's flagship international tournament recorded over 5.68 million PCV, making it the most-watched mobile esports tournament in history according to Esports Charts. As the M Series makes its European debut, MTC Season 7's success reinforces Türkiye's growing role in MLBB Esports' global expansion.
Ajay Jilka, Head of Esports - Türkiye, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, and Western Europe at MOONTON Games, said: "MTC's record-breaking season is important not only because of the numbers, but because it signals a shift in where Türkiye stands within the wider MLBB Esports ecosystem. The scale of support we saw this season—from TESFED, partners, teams, and fans—shows that MLBB Esports is becoming part of the country's broader sporting and entertainment landscape. As the ecosystem continues to grow ahead of the M8 World Championship in Istanbul, our priority is to ensure this momentum translates into long-term opportunities for local talent, organisations, and the wider industry."
The Grand Finals also marked a significant moment for MTC with the presence of TESFED. Alper Afşin Özdemir, President of TESFED, delivered the Opening Ceremony speech, reflecting growing institutional recognition of MLBB Esports within Türkiye's sporting ecosystem. TESFED's participation at MTC Season 7 also highlights the growing role of MLBB Esports in supporting local talent development and elevating Türkiye's presence on the international stage.
Alper Afşin Özdemir, President of TESFED, addresses the MTC Season 7 Grand Finals audience
Mr Özdemir, said: "I'm filled with pride seeing such a large turnout for the MTC Season 7 Grand Finals and I'd like to thank MOONTON Games for bringing this event to life. Next year, Türkiye will host the M8 World Championship, and once again, I'd like to thank MOONTON Games for bringing this prestigious event to Istanbul. Throughout this journey, we'll continue to support them fully and stand alongside them—both at MTC and M8. As the Turkish Esports Federation, it's a pleasure to see the community come together at events like this, where the passion and enthusiasm of esports are on full display!"
Record partner lineup powers MTC
MTC Season 7 also featured the league's largest partner lineup to date, with global brands Red Bull, Samsung, and Popeyes joining local partners Hepsiburada, Dijipin, and EXVega. Their presence underscores the growing commercial momentum behind MLBB Esports in Türkiye. Through onsite experiences spanning community activities, product showcases, watch parties, giveaways, and stage activations, the partners helped deepen fan engagement across the sold-out Grand Finals.
Ajay added: "The participation of globally recognised and market-leading brands in MTC Season 7 reflects the commercial maturity that MLBB Esports is reaching in Türkiye. What we are seeing now goes beyond traditional sponsorships. Brands are increasingly viewing MLBB Esports as a long-term platform that can deliver meaningful engagement with highly connected digital audiences at scale. The strength of this season's partner lineup reinforces the commercial potential of the ecosystem and creates stronger foundations for the league’s long-term growth as we continue expanding MLBB Esports in the region."
Türkiye's global representatives
Following their historic victory, Aurora Gaming secured a slot at the Mid Season Cup (MSC) at 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) Main Stage and will compete for a share of the US$3 million prize pool. Meanwhile, runners-up FUT Esports will continue their international campaign through the MSC at EWC26 Wild Card, as Türkiye's MLBB teams look to a mark on the world stage.
FUT Esports FE will also represent Türkiye at the MLBB Women's International (MWI), after qualifying for EWC's largest women's tournament. Under the "Two Champions, One Game" banner, MLBB returns to EWC for the third consecutive year as it continues to establish itself as one of the event's mainstary esports titles. According to Esports Charts, EWC 25 delivered record-breaking viewership across both MLBB tournaments. MSC emerged as the most-watched tournament in the event's history and the first to surpass 3 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV). Meanwhile, MWI delivered its strongest performance to date, reaching 496,995 PCV. It also became the first women's tournament in history to surpass 100,000 Average Concurrent Viewers (ACV).
Across the world, Team Spirit clinched their seventh MLBB Continental Championships (MCC) title to secure their spot at the MSC at EWC 26 Main Stage. The Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region also welcomed a new international contender in Verso Time, who will represent the region in the Wild Card after emerging as the MCC Season 7 runners-up.
In Singapore, Ignite Gaming booked their spot in the MSC at EWC 2026 Main Stage after being crowned MPL Singapore Season 11 champions. The team mounted a fierce comeback to defeat Season 10 champions, Team EVIL, 4-3 in the Grand Finals.
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