The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) as the first of the 16 world-class titles that national teams will compete in at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November. The MLBB main event will consist of a round-robin group stage followed by a single-elimination playoff in the closing week of the ENC.
The M7 World Championship (M7) has set yet another viewership record! Just days after the M7 Wild Card became the most-watched Wild Card in M Series history, the M7 Swiss Stage, which concluded today, now has the most-watched M Series match before a Knockout Stage. The world now turns to Knockout Stage, where the top eight teams will compete for the USD 1 million prize pool and the world title on the home ground of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the star game of international video game developer, MOONTON Games, has joined forces with Visa and GCash to power up the esports and gaming community as Team Philippines represent the nation at M7 World Championship, the world's biggest and most prestigious MLBB tournament of the year.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the star game of international video game company MOONTON Games, is set to usher in a new era for creators, community, and esports in Thailand in 2026. This milestone marks a major expansion driven by deep localization, creator and community empowerment, and a long-term commitment to building Thailand into a globally competitive esports nation.
At the M7 Opening Ceremony on 9 January, realme presented the realme 15 Pro as the Official Gaming Phone of the M7 World Championship (M7), placing Indonesia in the spotlight as a global hub for gaming and esports. The announcement was made during the M Series' first-ever grand opening, where the device was formally introduced to 16 of the world's top Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams. The partnership between realme and MOONTON Games reflects a shared commitment to competitive integrity as teams embark on their pursuit of the world title.
Malaysia's beloved animated hero, Ejen Ali, has made his debut at the M7 World Championship (M7), marking a new milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the homegrown animation and international video game company, MOONTON Games. While rooted in Malaysian storytelling, Ejen Ali's themes of courage and teamwork resonates with younger audiences across Southeast Asia. The "Cuti-Cuti MLBB Bersama Ejen Ali" campaign—which translates to “MLBB Holiday with Ejen Ali”—brings this Malaysian icon to the global stage of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's (MLBB) flagship tournament, bridging local entertainment with the thriving global esports community.