Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to Return in 2026 Esports World Cup

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), developed by MOONTON Games, is set to feature again in the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC). In 2025, MLBB was the most-watched game in EWC history, capturing over a quarter of the event's viewership with 50.32 million hours watched. The game's popularity illustrates its standing among top esports titles globally.

The 2025 MLBB Mid Season Cup and Women's Invitational set new viewership records. With 3.06 million peak concurrent viewers, the Mid Season Cup became the most-watched tournament in EWC history. The Women's Invitational also achieved a record-breaking 468,976 peak concurrent viewers, becoming one of the most-viewed women's tournaments.

MOONTON Games aims to drive forward the esports industry through its partnerships and endeavors to create sustainable growth. The M7 World Championship in January 2026 in Jakarta is anticipated to be the largest yet, uniting 22 of the world's top teams.