Just moments before the Grand Finals of the M7 World Championship, MOONTON Games dropped a bombshell announcement that maps out the future of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports. The publisher revealed a jam-packed 2026 roadmap, highlighted by the M8 World Championship locations, massive prize pools for international tournaments, and the inclusion of MLBB in prestigious multi-sport events.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 MLBB Esports roadmap.
M8 World Championship: From Thailand to Turkey
The biggest news of the night is the destination for the next M-Series. The M8 World Championship is going global with a dual-location format.
- Wild Card Stage: Will be held in Thailand, bringing the action back to Southeast Asia.
- Main Stage: The world’s best teams will travel to Istanbul, Turkey, marking a major expansion for the competitive scene into the MENA/European gateway.
- Date: M8 is scheduled for January 2027, shifting the traditional timeline slightly into the new year.
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MSC x MWI at the Esports World Cup (EWC)
Following the success of last year’s collaboration, the Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) will return to the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh.
- Schedule: July – August 2026.
- Prize Pool: The stakes have never been higher, with a staggering $3.5 Million USD on the line, cementing MLBB’s status as a top-tier title at the EWC.
MLBB Returns to the Asian Games 2026
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang continues to solidify its legitimacy in traditional sports structures. MOONTON confirmed that MLBB will be a featured medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
- Schedule: Mid-September to Early October 2026.
- This creates a busy Q3 for national teams, who will have to balance league play with national duty.
MPL Malaysia Partnership & ENC 2026
A significant structural change is coming to MPL Malaysia (MPL MY). The league will officially feature 8 Partnership Teams, moving towards a franchise-like stability that encourages long-term investment and stronger team branding in the region.
Additionally, the Esports National Championship (ENC) 2026 is set to be a major event. Scheduled for November 23-29, the tournament will feature a massive $1,500,000 USD prize pool, providing a lucrative platform for national talent to shine on the global stage.
The MLBB 2026 Esports Calendar
MOONTON released a clear timeline for the upcoming competitive year:
- March – June 2026: MPL Season 1 (1st Half)
- July – August 2026: MSC x MWI at EWC 2026 (Riyadh) – $3.5M Prize Pool
- July – Early December 2026: MPL Season 2 (2nd Half)
- Mid-September – Early October 2026: Asian Games 2026 (Nagoya)
- November 23 – 29, 2026: ENC 2026 – $1.5M Prize Pool
- Late December 2026: MCT (M-Series Challenge Tournament)
- January 2027: M8 World Championship (Thailand & Turkey)
With a roadmap that spans continents—from Riyadh to Nagoya to Istanbul—and millions of dollars in prize money, 2026 promises to be a transformative year for the MLBB ecosystem.
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