The Esports World Cup 2024 has proven to be a resounding success, prompting several game publishers to confirm their participation in the 2025 event. Following Garena's Free Fire, Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has now been officially announced as part of the lineup for next year's competition.
MLBB will feature prominently with two events at the Esports World Cup: the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational. These tournaments will bring together teams from various regions to compete in Riyadh. This year, the MSC saw Selangor Red Giants clinch the gold medal, while the Women's Invitational was dominated by Smart Omega Empress, who defeated Team Vitality. The latter had an impressive record of 25 consecutive championships since 2021, making their defeat a significant upset.
While the Esports World Cup 2025 is set to include many of the games featured in the previous year, there's a noticeable trend: the competitions hosted are not the most prestigious events in their respective games. For instance, MLBB's main event at the EWC is the Mid Season Cup, which might suggest to fans that the tournament is more of a secondary event rather than the main attraction. This can be viewed in two ways: positively, as it means the EWC does not overshadow existing major leagues, and negatively, as it might be seen as less significant compared to the primary championships.
Nevertheless, fans of MLBB and other featured games will be thrilled to see their favorite titles returning to this prestigious tournament. If you're inspired to dive into Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, be sure to check out our tier list to discover which characters are currently dominating the meta!
