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M7 World Championship Set for January 2026, Highlights from the M6 Summit!
MOONTON Games, the international video game developer behind the global mobile gaming phenomenon Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), has unveiled its ambitious 2025 Esports Roadmap during the M6 Summit in Malaysia. This annual industry event, now in its third edition, serves as a pivotal platform for shaping the future of MLBB esports. The announcement promises an exciting year ahead for fans, players, and stakeholders of the world’s most popular mobile esports title.
A Full Calendar of International Competitions
MOONTON Games confirmed the return of its two flagship international tournaments, the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the M Series World Championship, marking significant milestones in the MLBB esports calendar:
- MSC 2025: Scheduled from mid-July to early August 2025, this tournament will showcase the best mid-season talent.
- M7 World Championship: The pinnacle event of MLBB esports will take place in January 2026, offering teams a chance to etch their names in esports history.
The host countries for these marquee events will be revealed on 15 December 2025, coinciding with the Grand Finals of the M6 World Championship. Fans worldwide eagerly await this announcement, adding another layer of anticipation to the already thrilling esports season.
MLBB Professional League (MPL): The Foundation of the Ecosystem
Supporting the international events, MOONTON Games will continue to host the MLBB Professional League (MPL) across multiple regions. The league’s schedule will feature two halves:
- First Half: Runs from early March to late June.
- Second Half: Spans late August to early November.
These leagues serve as the backbone of MLBB’s competitive ecosystem, providing a stage for emerging talent and seasoned professionals alike.
A Growing Global Footprint
Reflecting on MLBB’s expansion, Mike Chu, Head of Regional Esports & China at MOONTON Games, shared:
“MLBB’s global expansion continued in 2024 with the establishment of the Chinese league. We are excited to witness one of the world’s gaming powerhouses test their strength in the MLBB esports ecosystem.”
Chu highlighted the increased diversity at MLBB tournaments:
“For the first time in M Series history, four teams from different regions have reached the Semi-Finals of the ongoing M6 World Championship. This milestone underscores our strategy to grow the ecosystem internationally, solidifying MLBB as a truly global esports brand.”
Third-Party Tournaments and Additional Highlights
The MLBB calendar year will feature a range of third-party tournaments, including the Snapdragon Pro Series by ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., known as the world’s largest multi-title mobile esports ecosystem:
- Mobile Challenge Finals: February 2025.
- Mobile Masters: April 2025.
- New Season Events: August to November 2025.
Esports at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games
The year will conclude with MLBB’s inclusion in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, set to take place in Thailand in December 2025. For the first time, the title will feature both men’s and women’s medal events. MOONTON Games has pledged to support participating teams and collaborate with national esports federations to ensure successful qualifiers.
Magic Chess: Go Go – A New Esports Ecosystem
In a significant announcement, MOONTON Games revealed plans to develop an esports ecosystem for its new multiplayer strategy title, Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG). Set in the MLBB universe, the game will launch officially in 2025 following its soft launch in Malaysia and Singapore. With over 10 million pre-registrations, MCGG is already one of the most anticipated mobile titles.
MOONTON Games is committed to growing the MCGG community through:
- Collaborations with streaming platforms.
- Cultivating key opinion leaders (KOLs).
- Building engaging content ecosystems.
The esports scene for MCGG will initially debut in Indonesia, with plans to expand across Southeast Asia.
M6 Summit: A Platform for Collaboration
The M6 Summit, held on 13 December 2025 at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, brought together over 200 business leaders, government representatives, and esports luminaries. This closed-door event fostered collaboration and innovation within the esports ecosystem.
Highlights included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Esports Federation (JEF). This agreement aims to develop Jordan’s gaming and esports infrastructure through MLBB tournaments, educational programs, and national qualifiers.
The summit was supported by:
- Global Presenting Partner: Qiddiya.
- Official 5G Internet Provider: Hotlink.
A Bright Future for MLBB Esports
With a meticulously planned roadmap, expanding global reach, and an ever-growing ecosystem, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang continues to solidify its position as a leading force in mobile esports. Fans and players alike can look forward to a thrilling year of competitions, culminating in the grand spectacle of the M7 World Championship in January 2026.
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