2025 Esports World Cup Mobile Legends Bang Bang MSC schedule, tournament format, how to watch, and prize pool

Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) continues to dominate mobile esports, and its Mid-Season Cup (MSC) is set to be a highlight of the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). With a massive prize pool, intense competition, and global viewership, here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.

Mobile Legends Bang Bang MSC at the 2025 Esports World Cup everything you need to know

Mobile Legends Bang Bang returns to EWC after a successful 2024 debut, where Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants claimed victory. The 2025 MSC will showcase top-tier talent, with teams battling through qualifiers and a high-stakes finals bracket.

MLBB Tournament format for 2025 Esports World Cup

Tournament Qualifiers

Teams must secure spots through regional leagues and wildcard events. Here’s the breakdown:


Qualifier Event

Slots Awarded


Group stages for MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup

- Teams: 16 (split into 2 groups of 8)

- Format: Double-elimination bracket

- Advancement: Top 8 teams move to finals

MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup Finals

- Stages: Quarterfinals, semifinals, Grand Finals

- Format: Single-elimination

- Winner: Crowned MSC champion

MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup Schedule

The EWC runs from July 8 to August 24, 2025, with MLBB MSC taking place from July 23 to August 2. Key dates:

Qualifiers:

- May 24: MLBB Türkiye Championship S5 ends

- May 31: MPL MENA S7 ends

- June 1: MPL Philippines S15 and MLBB Continental Championships S4 end

- June 7: MPL LATAM S3 ends

- June 8: MLBB Super League Myanmar S1 and MPL Singapore S9 end

- June 15: MPL Indonesia S15, MPL Malaysia S15, and MSC x EWC China Qualifier end

- July 10–13: MSC Wildcard Qualifier

Main event:

- July 23: Group stage begins

- August 2: Grand Finals

How to watch MLBB 2025 Esports World Cup

Fans can catch all the action live on:

- Twitch: [twitch.tv/ewc](https://www.twitch.tv/ewc) (live chat available)

- YouTube: [@ewc](https://www.youtube.com/@ewc) (streams, VODs, and updates)

Also read: Esports World Cup 2025: All confirmed games, schedule, prize pool, and more

The MLBB MSC promises high-energy matches, strategic gameplay, and a shot at esports glory. With regional rivalries and a global stage, this tournament is a must-watch for mobile gaming enthusiasts.